1973 European Tour


The 1973 European Tour, titled as the 1973 PGA European Tour, was the second season of the European Tour, the main professional [golf tour] in Europe since its inaugural season in 1972.

Changes for 1973

There were three changes from the previous season, with the addition of the Portuguese Open and the Scandinavian Enterprise Open and the loss of the John Player Trophy.

Schedule

The following table lists official events during the 1973 season.
DateTournamentHost countryPurse
WinnerNotes
31 MarMadrid OpenSpain15,000|1945

Unofficial events

The following events were sanctioned by the European Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
DateTournamentHost countryPurse
WinnerNotes
19 MaySumrie Better-BallScotland8,000

Order of Merit

The Harry [Vardon Trophy#Winners|Order of Merit] was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system.
PositionPlayerPointsPrize money
1

Awards