1981 PGA Tour


The 1981 PGA Tour, titled as the 1981 TPA Tour, was the 66th season of the PGA Tour, the main professional [golf tour] in the United States. It was also the 13th season since separating from the PGA of America.

Changes for 1981

The tour changed its name to the TPA Tour in late August, for the "Tournament Players Association". After less than seven months, it reverted to the PGA Tour in mid-March 1982.

Schedule

The following table lists official events during the 1981 season.
DateTournamentLocationPurse
WinnerNotes
Jan 11Joe Garagiola-Tucson OpenArizona300,000

Unofficial events

The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
DateTournamentLocationPurse
WinnerNotes
Sep 201981 [Ryder Cup|Ryder Cup]Englandn/aUnited States

Money list

The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.
PositionPlayerPrize money
1