Top 10 Golf Tournaments Of 2010

The 2010 schedule for US golf tournaments has 49 events in the 44 weeks. The top ten US golf tournaments of 2010 would include:

• The Ryder Cup - A biennial golf tournament held between American and European teams, it is jointly organized by PGA European Tour and PGA of America. Named after Samuel Ryder, the competition began in 1926 as an exhibition match. The 2010 edition of the Ryder Cup is to be held at Celtic Manor Resort, at Newport, Wales.
• The Master's Tournament - One of the four main golf championships, it is popularly referred to as the Masters or U.S. Masters. The first major tournament to be played each year, it takes place in the first week of April at the Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA. An invitational event, it is an official event on the PGA European Tour, PGA Tour and Japan Golf Tour. The 2010 edition held in April 11 was won by Phil Mickelson of USA.
• US Open Championship - The second of the four main championships in the golf calendar, the US Open as it's popularly called is USA's annual open golf tournament. An official event of the both European Tour and PGA Tour, it is hosted by the USGA in mid-June. Held in June 20, the 2010 edition was won by Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.
• The Open Championship - Known as the British Open, it is the only major championship which is held in the UK. Held in July, it is the 3rd main tournament to be held every year and takes place either in England or Scotland. Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa won the 2010 edition.
• PGA Championship - Part of the PGA tour, it is the annual golf tournament hosted by the PGA of America. The final of the four main golf tournaments, it is usually held in mid-August. This year's PGA championship held on Aug 15, 2010 was won by Martin Kaymer of Germany.
• WGC-Bridgestone Invitational - Organized by International Federation of PGA Tours, it is an annual Men's World Golf Championship. The 2010 edition was won by Hunter Mahan of USA.
• WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship - Sponsored by the Accenture firm, this knockout tournament is held usually in the first two months of the year. This event is one among the top Men's Annual World Golf Championships. England's Ian Poulter won 2010's championship.
• WGC-CA Championship - Another of the four annual World Golf Tournaments for male golfers, it is hosted by the International Federation of PGA Tours. Held in March 14, 2010, this year's tournament was won by Ernie Els of South Africa.
• The Barclays - A PGA tour golf tournament, it is often referred to as 'The Westchester' based on its place of origin, the Westchester Country Club of New York. The 2010 edition of the tournament was won by Matt Kuchar of the USA.
• The Memorial Tournament - A PGA golf tournament started by Jack Nicklaus it is played in Dublin Ohio. The 2010 edition was won by Justin Rose of England.

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