As one of 20 events across four continents, the Barbados Legends is now firmly rooted on the tour’s map. Hosted by former world number one and Apes Hill ambassador Ian Woosnam, the tournament brings together champions of Ryder Cups and Majors past, as well as passionate amateurs looking to share the fairway with their heroes.

Under the ever-watchful eye of Ian Woosnam - Masters Champion, five-time Legends Tour winner, and the embodiment of Welsh grit and charm - the Barbados event once again rose to the occasion.

As Apes Hill’s ambassador, Woosnam continues to lend his clout and character to the tournament, which drew 60 professional golfers from far and wide: England to Argentina, India to New Zealand.

“This is a great course to have a Legends Tour event on,” Woosnam remarked after round two. “It’s spectacular. It’s not too long, it’s nice and breezy, and the views really are incredible. For a redesigned and remodelled venue, the quality is extraordinary. What a showpiece for Apes Hill and the Legends Tour.”

Returning champion Peter Baker joined Legends Tour favourites including Michael Campbell,  Stephen Gallacher, Thomas Levet and Paul McGinley. It was a field rich in stories and ready for more.

True to the spirit of Apes Hill, the tournament also opened its arms to 30 amateur players from as near as Barbados and as far as Canada. These weren’t just spectators, but spirited contenders, playing shoulder-to-shoulder with the sport’s most revered names.

“It’s a place I’d never get tired of coming back to,” said former Ryder Cup Captain  McGinley. “It asks all the right questions - distance, wind, grain. It’s a course you have to think your way around. I’ve loved every minute of it, and the views across both coasts are just the icing on the cake.”

Among the standout performances, Scotland’s David Drysdale made a memorable Legends Tour debut. Not just for his scorecard, but for his personal connection to the island.

“I proposed here, got married here, and now I’m back playing in my debut Legends Tour event,” he shared. “It’s a perfect venue with amazing natural beauty. The run of 12, 13 and 14 makes you feel you’re in an Amazon rainforest, while 16 is an amazing golf hole with that cave in the background. It’s spectacular.”

For Drysdale and many others, Apes Hill delivered more than a tournament, it was a return to something meaningful, framed by gullies, palms, and timeless memories.

The drama built gently, before Australia’s Scott Hend, beaten in a play-off 12 months ago, turned up the heat in the final round. A course record 64 saw him finish at 11-under-par, an inspired performance crowned with a flurry of birdies from holes 15 to 17.

England’s Greg Owen came in a strong second with a final score of 9-under, while Drysdale and French newcomer Lionel Alexandre tied for third at 8-under. Baker’s defence of his title saw him land in a tie for 12th.

One unforgettable moment came courtesy of Swede Niclas Fasth, whose hole-in-one on the Pro-Am on their final hole, the fifth on the course, was caught on video by amateur partner Mark Richardson, an Apes Hill member who joked it was the first shot he’d filmed that day.

With a championship course perched 1,000 feet above sea level, framed by gullies, coral rock, and twin-ocean views, Apes Hill is more than a beautiful backdrop, it’s a proving ground for those who love the game.

Our Ron Kirby-designed, 18-hole par-71 course challenges and delights in equal measure, while a bonus 19th hole, a flexible 9-hole short course, and floodlit driving range round out the offering. Here, golfers of every generation find their rhythm.

“It’s a real joy to come back here and play,” said former US Open Champion Michael Campbell, staying in the Hilltop Villas. “The practice facilities are excellent, the people are welcoming, and the views - especially from the 14th and 15th tee - are just magnificent. It’s the kind of place you look forward to all year.”

Beyond the course, life at Apes Hill stretches from Padel courts to hiking trails, from the Beach Club to fireside villa evenings, each moment grounded in nature, warmth, and quiet luxury.

Whether you’re lining up a birdie putt or guiding a grandchild through their first swing, this is golf on your terms; refined yet relaxed, serious but never stiff.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can live, stay and play at Apes Hill, enquire with us today.