| Ballantine Tournament | |
| Location: | Virginia Water, Surrey, England |
| Establishment: | 1960 |
| Course: | Wentworth Club |
| Final Year: | 1961 |
| Final Champion: | Neil Coles |
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 (1.68inches) was compulsory.[1] The larger ball was also used in 1961.
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 277 | 2 strokes | 1,250 | [2] | ||||
| 1961 | 277 | 5 strokes | 1,500 | [3] |