The International, Golf tournament in Castle Rock, US.
The International was a professional golf tournament held at Castle Pines Golf Club in the Colorado mountains. The course sat at an elevation of about 6,300 feet (1,920 m) in mountainous terrain.
The tournament ran from 1986 to 2006 as a regular event on the PGA Tour. It used an unusual points system that differed from traditional stroke play.
Professional golfers Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els demonstrated exceptional skills by achieving identical tournament records of 48 points during different editions.
The tournament was typically held on the first weekend in July to encourage participation from top-ranked players. This timing helped secure the best field quality for the event.
The tournament was known for rewarding birdies and eagles with higher points than traditional golf competition. This rule made aggressive and risky play more attractive to competitors.
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