The Ballantine Tournament was a professional golf tournament played at the Wentworth Club in England. The event was played twice, in 1960 and 1961 and was sponsored by George Ballantine & Son Ltd, whisky proprietors.
The 1960 event was the first major tournament in Britain in which the use of the larger "American" ball () was compulsory. The larger ball was also used in 1961.
Winners Year Winner Country Score Marginof victory Runner-up Winner'sshare (£) Ref 1960 Christy O'Connor Snr 277 2 strokes John Panton 1,250 1961 Neil Coles 277 5 strokes Ken Bousfield 1,500
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