1999 PGA Tour


The 1999 PGA Tour was the 84th season of the PGA Tour, the main professional golf tour in the United States. It was also the 31st season since separating from the PGA of America.

Caddie shorts policy

After caddie Garland Dempsey collapsed at the Western Open in early July, the PGA Tour allowed male caddies, on a trial basis, to wear shorts on extremely hot days. Two years earlier, the USGA changed its policy and allowed caddies to wear shorts at the U.S. Open in June 1997.

Schedule

The following table lists official events during the 1999 season.
DateTournamentLocationPurse
WinnerOWGR
points
Notes
Jan 10Mercedes ChampionshipsHawaii2,600,000

Unofficial events

The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
DateTournamentLocationPurse
WinnerNotes
Aug 3CVS Charity ClassicRhode Island1,000,000

Money list

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