Celtic Classic facts for kids
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Newport, Wales, U.K. |
| Established | 2020 |
| Course(s) | Celtic Manor Resort Twenty-Ten Course |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 7,354 yd (6,724 m) |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | €1,000,000 |
| Final year | 2020 |
| Tournament record score | |
| To par | 266 Sam Horsfield (2020) |
| Score | −18 as above |
| Final champion | |
 Sam Horsfield |
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The Celtic Classic was a professional golf tournament that happened for one time only. It took place from August 13 to 16, 2020. The tournament was held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales, on their special Twenty-Ten Course.
About the Tournament
The Celtic Classic was a unique event in the world of golf. It was part of the European Tour, which is a big series of golf competitions held across Europe and beyond. This tournament was the fourth event in a special six-week series called the UK swing.
Why the UK Swing Happened
The UK swing was created because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The pandemic caused many changes to sports schedules around the world. To keep the golf season going safely, the European Tour decided to hold several tournaments close together in the United Kingdom. The Celtic Classic was one of these important events. After the Celtic Classic, another tournament called the Wales Open was held at the same golf course.
A Challenge for Players
During the first day of the Celtic Classic, something unusual happened. A player named Alexander Lévy had to leave the tournament after a health check. Another player, Romain Wattel, who had been in close contact with Lévy, also had to withdraw. This showed how serious the health rules were during the pandemic.
The Winner
The winner of the Celtic Classic was an English golfer named Sam Horsfield. He played incredibly well, finishing two strokes ahead of Thomas Detry from Belgium. This was a big win for Sam Horsfield. It was his second victory on the European Tour in just three weeks! He had won his first title, the Hero Open, earlier that same month.
Winners
This table shows the winner of the Celtic Classic:
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sam Horsfield |
266 | −18 | 2 strokes |  Thomas Detry |
