1981 PGA Tour
The 1981 PGA Tour season was played from January 8 to October 25, with 44 official money events. Bill Rogers won the most tournaments, four, and there were five first-time winners. The tournament results, leaders, and award winners are listed below.
| Duration | January 8, 1981 – October 25, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 44 |
| Most wins | 4: Bill Rogers |
| Money winner | Tom Kite |
| Player of the Year | Bill Rogers |
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The tour changed its name to the "TPA Tour" in late August, for the "Tournament Players Association".[1][2] After less than seven months, it reverted to the "PGA Tour" in mid-March 1982.[3][4]
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 1981 season.[5][6]
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Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse ($) |
Winner(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 | Ryder Cup | England | n/a | Team USA |
Team event |
| Dec 6 | JCPenney Mixed Team Classic | Florida | 550,000 | Beth Daniel and Tom Kite |
Team event |
Money leaders
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[7]
| Position | Player | Events | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Kite | 26 | 375,699 |
| 2 | Raymond Floyd | 23 | 359,360 |
| 3 | Tom Watson | 21 | 347,660 |
| 4 | Bruce Lietzke | 24 | 343,446 |
| 5 | Bill Rogers | 26 | 315,411 |
Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Money winner (Arnold Palmer Award) | Tom Kite |
| PGA Player of the Year | Bill Rogers |
| Scoring leader (PGA – Vardon Trophy) | Tom Kite |
| Scoring leader (PGA Tour – Byron Nelson Award) | Tom Kite |
Notes
- The number in parentheses after each winner's name is the number of PGA Tour events they had won up to and including that tournament. This information is only shown for PGA Tour members.
- Official money; unofficial win.
References
- "Pro golf tour changes name". The New York Times. August 31, 1981. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- "Touring pros get new name - TPA". Eugene Register-Guard. Associated Press. August 31, 1981. p. 2B.
- "Tour changes its name again". The New York Times. March 20, 1982. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- "Professional golf gets a new look". Montreal Gazette. Associated Press. March 20, 1982. p. H10.
- "1981 Schedule". PGA Tour.
- "1982 PGA Tour Media Guide" (PDF). PGA Tour.
- "Money Leaders – 1981". PGA Tour.
External links
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