MCB Tour Championship Pressbook 2022

True, he had hit the senior circuit running, but he had never established himself on the European Tour. No matter, that first win saw him go head-to-head with Colin Montgomerie in the final round and emerge triumphant in style.

Two years later Monty returned to the island and had his revenge, overhauling Frost’s early lead to win by three and he was succeeded by his European Ryder Cup team-mate Barry Lane, who had twice finished second before tasting success.

In the last three renewals going low in the final round has been essential. Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant carded a Sunday 62 for an eight shot win in 2017, American Clark Dennis matched that winning margin with a final lap 64, and Jarmo Sandelin turned a four shot deficit into a three shot win with a final round 65 in 2019.

The venue

It’s no surprise that t he field enjoys this final stop of the season, however delayed.

Constance Belle Mare Plage sits on the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean and it’s not unknown for the players to spend a morning snorkelling ahead of their tee time or to take a dip straight after signing their card.

The Legends Course is a mere stroll across the road, a layout that twists between lush vegetation, always dodging the larger outcrops of volcanic rock. Big scores and low scores are