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 [Open (golf)|Madrid Open]Spain15,000|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 Order of Merit was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system.
PositionPlayerPointsPrize money
1

Awards