The Double Diamond International was a team golf tournament that was played from 1971 to 1977. It was hosted in England for the first three years, and then in Scotland. From 1974 and 1977 the event was preceded by an individual 36-hole stroke play tournament that was included on the British PGA tournament circuit; the circuit would later become officially recognised as the European Tour. Winners England won in 1976 by being 2 holes up in the four matches played in the final against the Rest of the World. 1971 The tournament was played on 21, 22, and 23 October, between the four home nations at South Staffs Golf Club, with each team playing the other three. There were teams of 6, with 2 foursomes matches in the morning and 6 singles in the afternoon. All matches were over 18 holes. The total prize money was £10,250. The teams were: England: Bernard Hunt (captain), Peter Butler, Neil Coles, John Garner, Tommy Horton, Peter Townsend Scotland: Eric Brown (captain), Andrew Brooks, Bernard Gallacher, David Ingram, Frank Rennie, Ronnie Shade Wales: Dai Rees (captain), Kim Dabson, Craig Defoy, Brian Huggett, David Llewellyn, David Vaughan Ireland: Christy O'Connor Sr (captain), Hugh Boyle, Vince Hood, Hugh Jackson, Jimmy Kinsella, Paddy Skerritt Matches Thursday 21 October Friday 22 October Saturday 23 October Final table Neil Coles, John Garner, Tommy Horton, Jimmy Kinsella, Peter Townsend won their 3 singles matches and shared the individual prize of £350. Kinsella beat all the three opposing captains in his singles matches. 1972 The tournament was played on 31 August and 1 and 2 September between six teams, the four home nations, Continental Europe and the Rest of the World. The event was played at Pannal Golf Club, Harrogate with each team playing the other five. There were teams of 8 with each match consisting of 6 singles matches over 18 holes. Two points were awarded for each match won with one point for a halved match. The overall winner was decided on points won. The total prize money was £15,000. The teams were: England: Bernard Hunt (Captain), Peter Butler, John Garner, Guy Hunt, Tony Jacklin, Doug McClelland, Lionel Platts, Peter Townsend Scotland: Eric Brown (Captain), Harry Bannerman, Brian Barnes, Gordon Cunningham, Bernard Gallacher, Ronnie Shade, Bobby Walker, Norman Wood Wales: Dai Rees (Captain), Kim Dabson, Craig Defoy, Brian Huggett, David Llewellyn, Andrew Phillips, Dave Thomas, David Vaughan Ireland: Christy