The weather

16 h 21 m

of daylight on the final day, the sun 60° up at noon, and that night a waxing crescent moon (computed from the date and the place).

1. R117°/11°C · wind 30 km/h SSW, gusts 58 · 5.3 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the town centre Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
2. R216°/13°C · wind 20 km/h SSW, gusts 40 · 5.1 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the town centre Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
3. R316°/13°C · wind 10 km/h SE, gusts 22 · 11.9 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the town centre Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis
4. R417°/10°C · wind 16 km/h WSW, gusts 34 · 1.4 mm rainERA5 reanalysis at the town centre Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis

The name over time

Not yet traced: its earlier names, sponsors and courses come with research.

The ones it got away from

• Michael Campbell NZL · 276led after every round (by six after a first-round 63, two overnight); dropped shots at the 13th and 15th, then missed a birdie putt at the 18th that would have forced a playoff Golftoday: Clarke retains title with closing 65 (Wayback Machine)
• Mark James ENG · 276closed with a 69 to share second, one behind, missing birdie chances at the 16th and 17th CNNSI.com: Clarke takes English Open with final-round 65 (AP) (Wayback Machine)

155 started, 76 made it

Same week

• Kathy Ireland Greens.com LPGA ClassicGrace Park
• Kemper Insurance OpenTom Scherrer