The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the USA's main professional golf tours. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the It is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, U.S. Its name is officially rendered in all-capital letters as “PGA TOUR". This page is for the community in Florida For other places see Pontevedra (disambiguation. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
The PGA Tour became a separate entity in 1968, branching off from the PGA of America, which is now primarily an association of club professionals. Athletics Marathon December 8 &mdash Fukuoka Marathon, Japan Men's Winner Bill Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization In Golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained (Before 1968, the tour was known as the PGA of America's "Tournament Players Division. ")
Due to a multiplicity of similar names, it is worth emphasizing what the PGA Tour does and does not organize. The PGA Tour does not run any of the four major golf tournaments or the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from The PGA of America, not the PGA Tour, runs the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and co-organizes the Ryder Cup with the PGA European Tour. Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America The Senior PGA Championship is one of the major championships in men's senior Golf. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from The PGA European Tour is an organisation which operates the three leading men's professional Golf tours in Europe the elite European Tour, the European The PGA Tour is not involved with the women's tours in the U. S. ; they are controlled by the LPGA. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are The PGA Tour is also not the governing body for the game of golf in the United States; this, instead, is the role of the USGA, which organizes the U.S. Open. The United States Golf Association ( USGA) is the United States ' national association of golf courses, clubs and facilities and the governing body The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US What the PGA Tour does organize are the remaining week-to-week events, including The Players Championship and the FedEx Cup events, as well as the biennial Presidents Cup. The Players Championship (often styled THE PLAYERS Championship) is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The FedEx Cup is a championship trophy for the PGA Tour. It is the first time that men's professional Golf will have playoffs The Presidents Cup is a series of men's Golf matches between a United States team and an International Team representing the rest of the world less Europe
In 1981, the PGA Tour had a marketing dispute with the PGA of America and decided to officially change its name. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Beginning in late August 1981, it became the TPA Tour, for the "Tournament Players Association. The TPA Tour was a temporary name for the primary professional golf tour in the U " [1] The disputed issues were resolved within seven months and the tour's name was changed back to the "PGA Tour" in March 1982, before any majors (or The Players Championship) were played. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) The Players Championship (often styled THE PLAYERS Championship) is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. [2]
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Tours operated by the PGA Tour
The PGA Tour operates three tours, which are played mostly in the U.S., with occasional events in Canada and Mexico, and one major championship in the U.K. in each of the first two listed. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
- PGA Tour, the top tour
- Champions Tour, for golfers age 50 and over
- Nationwide Tour, a second-level tour
The PGA Tour also conducts an annual Qualifying Tournament (known colloquially as Q-School), a six-round tournament held each fall; the top 25 finishers, including ties, receive privileges to play on the following year's PGA Tour. The Champions Tour, a Golf tour run by the PGA Tour, hosts a series of events annually The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the US-based PGA Tour, and features Professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough In professional Golf the term qualifying school is used for the annual qualifying tournaments for leading golf tours such as the U Autumn (also known as fall in North American English) is one of the four Temperate Seasons Autumn marks the transition from Summer Remaining finishers in the top 75, plus ties, receive full privileges on the Nationwide Tour. The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the US-based PGA Tour, and features Professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough
The top 25 money-winners on the Nationwide Tour also receive privileges on the following year's PGA Tour. The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the US-based PGA Tour, and features Professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough A golfer who wins three events on that tour in a calendar year earns a "battlefield promotion" which garners PGA Tour privileges for the remainder of the year.
At the end of each year, the top 125 money-winners on the PGA Tour receive a tour card for the following season, which gives them exemption from qualifying for most of the next year's tournaments. However at some events, known as invitationals, exemptions apply only to the previous year's top seventy players. Players who are ranked between 126-150 receive a conditional tour card, which gives them priority for places that are not taken up by players with full cards.
Winning a PGA Tour event provides a tour card for a minimum of two years, with an extra year added for each additional win with a maximum of five years. Winning a World Golf Championships event or The Tour Championship provides a three-year exemption. The World Golf Championships are a group of three annual events for male professional golfers created by the International Federation of PGA Tours, which are official money events The Tour Championship (sometimes typeset as THE TOUR Championship) was historically the final event of golf's PGA Tour season Winners of the major championships and The Players Championship earn a five-year exemption. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The Players Championship (often styled THE PLAYERS Championship) is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Other types of exemptions include lifetime exemptions for players with twenty wins on the tour; one-time, one year exemptions for players in the top fifty on the career money earnings list who are not otherwise exempt; two-time, one year exemptions for players in the top twenty-five on the career money list; and medical exemptions for players who have been injured, which give them an opportunity to regain their tour card after a period out of the tour.
Similar to other major league sports, there is no rule limiting PGA Tour players to "men only. " In 2003, Annika Sörenstam and Suzy Whaley played in PGA Tour events, and Michelle Wie has done so in each year from 2004 through 2007. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Childhood and amateur career Annika Sörenstam was born in Bro near Stockholm, Sweden. Suzy Whaley is a professional golfer from Connecticut, who in 2003 became the first woman in 58 years to qualify for a PGA Tour event when she qualified for Early years Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Korean-born parents Wie began playing golf at the age of four "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. None of these three made the cut, although Wie missed by only one stroke in 2004.
The LPGA, like all other women's sports, is limited to female participants only. The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are
The PGA Tour places a strong emphasis on charity fundraising, usually on behalf of local charities in cities where events are staged. With the exception of a few older events, PGA Tour rules require all Tour events to be non-profit; the Tour itself is also a non-profit company. In 2005, it started a campaign to push its all-time fundraising tally past one billion dollars, and it reached that mark one week before the end of the season.
On the controversial side, however, this PGA Tour "fundraising" claim is misleading because the TV promotional spots claim the Tour has "donated" over $1 billion to charity ("Drive to a Billion"). The reality is that the monies raised for charities derive from the tournament's positive revenues (if any), thanks mainly to hundreds of volunteers providing free labor -- and not any actual monetary donation from the PGA Tour, whose purse monies and expenses are guaranteed.
There is also a PGA European Tour, which is separate from either the PGA Tour or the PGA of America; this organization runs a tour, mostly in Europe but with events throughout the world outside of North America, that is second only to the PGA Tour in worldwide prestige. The PGA European Tour is an organisation which operates the three leading men's professional Golf tours in Europe the elite European Tour, the European There are several other regional tours around the world. Top level professional Golf consists of a year round schedule of weekly tournaments played all around the world However, the PGA Tour, European Tour, and many of the regional tours co-sponsor the World Golf Championships. These, along with the major championships, usually count toward the official money lists of each tour as well as the Official World Golf Ranking. The Official World Golf Rankings is a system for rating the performance level of male professional Golfers.
Television and radio coverage
In January 2006 the PGA Tour announced a new set of television deals covering 2007 to 2012. CBS Sports will remain the main carrier of PGA Tour golf, and will increase its events from 16 to 19 per season. CBS Sports is a division of CBS which airs many of the sports telecasts in the United States. NBC Sports will increase its coverage from 5 to 10 events. NBC Sports is the brand used for sports programming on NBC, responsible for the televising of many Sports events on the network The Golf Channel will be the Tour's cable partner on a 15 year contract, providing early round coverage of all official money events and four round coverage of a few events at the beginning and towards the end of the season. The Golf Channel, sometimes abbreviated as TGC, is an American Cable television network with coverage focused on the game of Golf. These deals do not cover the major championships as the PGA Tour does not own the rights to them. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The fees involved were not mentioned in the press release, but it stated, "total prize money and other financial benefits to players will increase approximately $600 million over the term as compared to the previous six years, a 35-percent increase". [3]
The PGA Tour is also covered extensively outside the United States. In the United Kingdom Sky Sports was the main broadcaster of the tour for a number of years up to 2006. However Setanta Sports won exclusive UK and Ireland rights for six years from 2007 for a reported cost of £103 million. Setanta Sports (sɛˈtantə is a sports broadcaster based in Ireland, operating 12 channels in 24 countries The deal includes Champions Tour and the Nationwide Tour events, but like the U. S. television deals it does not include the major championships, and unlike the U. S. deal, it does not include the World Golf Championships. Setanta has set up the Setanta Golf channel to present its coverage. Setanta Golf is a sports channel from Setanta Sports dedicated to golfing [4]
In the United States and Canada, radio coverage of the PGA Tour is available on XM Satellite Radio, on the PGA Tour Network, channel 146. PGA Tour Network is XM Satellite Radio 's Golf channel located on XM channel 146
The structure of the PGA Tour season
Outline of the season
The table below illustrates the structure of the PGA Tour season.
Three of the four majors take place in eight weeks between June and August. In the past, this has threatened to make the last two and a half months of the season anti-climactic, as some of the very top players competed less from that point on. In response, the PGA Tour has introduced a new format, the FedEx Cup. The FedEx Cup is a championship trophy for the PGA Tour. It is the first time that men's professional Golf will have playoffs From January through mid-August players compete in "regular season" events and earn FedEx Cup points, in addition to prize money. At the end of the regular season, the top 144 FedEx Cup points winners are eligible to compete in the "playoffs," four events taking place from mid-August to mid-September. The field sizes for these events are reduced from 144 to 120 to 70 and finally the traditional 30 for the Tour Championship. Additional FedEx Cup points are earned in these events. At the end of the championship, the top point winner is the season champion. To put this new system into place, the PGA Tour has made significant changes to the traditional schedule.
In 2007 The Players Championship moved to May so as to have a marquee event in five consecutive months. The Players Championship (often styled THE PLAYERS Championship) is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The Tour Championship moved to mid-September, with an international team event (Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup) following at the end of September. The Tour Championship (sometimes typeset as THE TOUR Championship) was historically the final event of golf's PGA Tour season The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from The Presidents Cup is a series of men's Golf matches between a United States team and an International Team representing the rest of the world less Europe In 2008, the schedule was tweaked slightly. After the third FedEx Cup playoff event, the BMW Championship, the Tour will take a full week off before the international team event, which in 2008 is the Ryder Cup. There is also a BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour The BMW Championship is a professional Golf tournament which The Tour Championship will take place the week after the team event.
The Tour will continue through the fall, with the focus on the scramble of the less successful players to earn enough money to retain their tour cards. A seven-tournament circuit known as the Fall Series was introduced in 2007. The PGA Tour Fall Series is a series of events on the PGA Tour that covers the end of the calendar year In its inaugural year, its events were held in seven consecutive weeks, starting the week after the Tour Championship. As was the case for the FedEx Cup playoff schedule, the 2008 Fall Series schedule was also tweaked. The first Fall Series event will be held opposite the Ryder Cup. Then, the Fall Series takes a week off for the Tour Championship before continuing with its remaining six events.
2007 saw the introduction of a tournament in Mexico, an alternate event staged the same week as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. The WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is one of the annual World Golf Championships for male professional golfers [5] A tournament in Puerto Rico will be introduced in 2008 as an alternate event staged opposite the WGC-CA Championship. Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} The WGC-CA Championship is one of the three annual World Golf Championships tournaments for male professional golfers
Tournaments
The 2008 regular season will feature 49 events in 45 weeks, of which 48 are official money events, including four alternate events played the same week as a higher status tournament. The 49th event is the Ryder Cup team event. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from Most members of the tour play between 20 and 30 tournaments in the season. The geography of the tour is determined by the weather. It starts in Hawaii in January and spends most of its first two months in California and Arizona during what is known as the "West Coast Swing," and then moves to the American Southeast for the "Southern Swing. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. " Each swing culminates in a significant tour event. In April, tour events begin to drift north. The summer months are spent mainly in the Northeast and the Midwest, and in the fall (autumn) the tour heads south again.
In most of the regular events on tour, the field is either 132, 144 or 156 players, depending on time of year (and available daylight hours). All players making the cut earn money for the tournament with the winner usually receiving 18% of the total purse.
In 2008, the PGA Tour Policy Board approved a change in the number of players that will continue playing to the next rounds. The cut will continue to be low 70 professionals and ties, unless that results in a weekend field size of more than 78 players. Under that circumstance, the cut would be made to the number closest to 70. Players cut from playing the weekend in this instance with a placing of 70th or better will get credit for making the cut and will earn official money and FedEx Cup points. This policy affected two of the first three events with cuts, the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Buick Invitational. The Sony Open in Hawaii is a professional Golf tournament on the PGA Tour, and is part of the tour's FedEx Cup Series. The Buick Invitational, is a PGA Tour professional Golf tournament played in the San Diego California area in the early part of the Tour season known In late February, the Policy Board announced a revised cut policy, effective beginning with the Honda Classic. The Honda Classic is a PGA Tour golf tournament that is played each March in Florida. The new policy calls for 36-hole cut to the low 70 professionals and ties and, if that cut results in more than 78 players, a second 54-hole cut to the low 70 professionals and ties. [6]
2008 schedule
The following table lists the main season events for 2008. The designations in the "Status" column are explained in the notes below the table. The numbers in parentheses after the winners' names are the number of wins they had on the tour up to and including that event.
Event categories
- Majors: The four leading annual events in world golf are the Masters Tournament, U. The Official World Golf Rankings is a system for rating the performance level of male professional Golfers. For the identically named event on the European Tour see Mercedes-Benz Championship (European Tour. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Amateur wins 1988 All India Junior Championship 1990 All India Junior Championship 1991 All India Junior Championship Doug Sanders World Junior The Sony Open in Hawaii is a professional Golf tournament on the PGA Tour, and is part of the tour's FedEx Cup Series. The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Biography Choi was born in Wando, South Korea. After establishing his career on the Asian Tour, where he picked up his first professional win at The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic is a professional Golf tournament played each January in California's Coachella Valley. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Amateur wins (11 2000 US Amateur Public Links 2001 Jones Cup South Carolina Amateur 2002 Azalea Invitational, Monroe The Buick Invitational, is a PGA Tour professional Golf tournament played in the San Diego California area in the early part of the Tour season known California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The FBR Open is a nationally televised Golf tournament a part of the PGA Tour, held at the Tournament Players Club (TPC of Scottsdale Arizona around The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. Early life Holmes was born in Campbellsville, the seat of Taylor County in central Kentucky. The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, an event originally known as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Amateur or just the Crosby Clambake is a PGA Tour Golf tournament California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Stephen Brent Lowery (born October 12 1960) is an American professional Golfer Lowery was born in Birmingham Alabama. The Northern Trust Open, formerly known as the Nissan Open and originally known as the Los Angeles Open is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Career summary Early years through college Mickelson was born in San Diego California and raised there and in Arizona. The WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is one of the annual World Golf Championships for male professional golfers The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The World Golf Championships are a group of three annual events for male professional golfers created by the International Federation of PGA Tours, which are official money events Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The Mayakoba Classic at Riviera Maya is a PGA Tour Golf tournament which was played for the first time in the week of February 19-25 2007 The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Professional wins (1 PGA Tour (1 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun Results in major championships The Honda Classic is a PGA Tour golf tournament that is played each March in Florida. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Early life Growing up just east of Johannesburg in Kempton Park South Africa he played Rugby union, Cricket, Tennis, and starting at age 8 Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Professional career O'Hair entered PGA Tour Qualifying School regularly from 1999 but was unsuccessful at his first five attempts The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard is a PGA Tour Golf tournament Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The WGC-CA Championship is one of the three annual World Golf Championships tournaments for male professional golfers Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The World Golf Championships are a group of three annual events for male professional golfers created by the International Federation of PGA Tours, which are official money events Amateur wins (2 1996 German Amateur Open Championship 1997 Lake Macquarie Amateur Professional wins (4 PGA The Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular is a professional golf tournament played for the first time on the PGA Tour from March 20 to March 23, Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} Greg Kraft (born April 4, 1964) is an American Professional golfer on the PGA Tour. The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America Professional wins (7 PGA Tour wins (1 2008 (1 Zurich Classic of New Orleans European Tour wins (1 The Shell Houston Open is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 2001 Metropolitan Amateur 2002 Metropolitan Amateur Professional The Masters Tournament, also known as The Masters or The US Masters (outside of the United States is one of four major championships in men's The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. Biography Immelman was born in Cape Town, South Africa Born into a golfing family (his father Johan is the former commissioner of the Sunshine Tour in South The Verizon Heritage is a PGA Tour FedEx Cup event first played in 1969 South Carolina ( is a state in the southern region ( Deep South) of the United States of America. Professional wins (2 PGA Tour wins (2 2007 Verizon Heritage 2008 Verizon Heritage See also Dallas Open (tennis The EDS Byron Nelson Championship is a Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Professional wins (14 PGA Tour (6* European Tour (6 2001 Alfred Dunhill Championship (co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Wachovia Championship is a PGA Tour Golf tournament The event is held at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte North Carolina in early May North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States Professional career Kim turned professional in 2006 and after receiving a sponsor's invitation he finished in a tie for second on his PGA Tour debut at the 2006 Valero The Players Championship (often styled THE PLAYERS Championship) is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Career outline García began playing golf at the age of three taught by his father Vitor The AT&T Classic, formerly known as the BellSouth Classic, is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1995 Porter Cup 1996 Azalea Invitational Professional wins The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Career summary Early years through college Mickelson was born in San Diego California and raised there and in Arizona. The Memorial Tournament is a PGA Tour Golf tournament which is closely associated with Jack Nicklaus. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads Professional wins (13 PGA Tour wins (12 1991 (1 Memorial Tournament 1994 (1 New England Classic The Stanford St Jude Championship is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. Amateur wins (6 1992 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur, US Amateur 1993 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The Travelers Championship is a Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The Buick Open is a PGA Tour Golf tournament which is held at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc Michigan. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The AT&T National is a PGA Tour event held in the Washington D The John Deere Classic is an American professional golf event which is on the PGA Tour schedule The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The Open Championship, or simply The Open (often referred to as the British Open outside the UK) is the oldest of the four major championships See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The US Bank Championship in Milwaukee is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States The Canadian Open (currently sponsored as the RBC Canadian Open) is a Golf tournament which was founded in 1904 Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The WGC-Bridgestone Invitational is one of the annual World Golf Championships for male professional golfers Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads The World Golf Championships are a group of three annual events for male professional golfers created by the International Federation of PGA Tours, which are official money events This article is about the PGA Tour event for information on the former Nationwide Tour event see Reno Open. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The Wyndham Championship is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States The Barclays is a Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The tournament began in 1967 as the Westchester Classic. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The Deutsche Bank Championship is a PGA Tour golf tournament that occurs every year on Labor Day weekend The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. There is also a BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour The BMW Championship is a professional Golf tournament which Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from The Commonwealth of Kentucky ( is a state located in the East Central United States of America. The Viking Classic is a Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is played annually in September in Madison Mississippi. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The Tour Championship (sometimes typeset as THE TOUR Championship) was historically the final event of golf's PGA Tour season The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The Turning Stone Resort Championship is a PGA Tour professional Golf tournament New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The Valero Texas Open is an official tournament on the PGA Tour. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is a Golf tournament in the Fall Series of the PGA Tour. Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The Fryscom Open is a PGA Tour Fall Series golf tournament It was first staged in 2007 as the Fry's Electronics Open from October 18 to October The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. The Ginn sur Mer Classic is a PGA Tour Golf tournament that was announced in June 2007 as a replacement for the Running Horse Golf Championship, another Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The Children's Miracle Network Classic is an annual Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. S. Open, The (British) Open Championship, and the PGA Championship.
- World Golf Championships (WGC): A set of events co-sanctioned by the International Federation of PGA Tours which attract the leading golfers from all over the world, including those who are not members of the PGA Tour. The World Golf Championships are a group of three annual events for male professional golfers created by the International Federation of PGA Tours, which are official money events Top level professional Golf consists of a year round schedule of weekly tournaments played all around the world
- Unique: The unique status of the The Players Championship is based on the fact that it is the only event apart from the majors and the World Golf Championships which attracts entries from almost all of the world's elite golfers. The Players Championship (often styled THE PLAYERS Championship) is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Official recognition is given to its unique position in the sport by the Official World Golf Rankings, which allocate it a fixed number of points (which is 20% less than for a major), whereas the number of points allocated to "regular" events is dependent on the rankings of the players who enter each year, and is only determined once the entry list is finalized. The Official World Golf Rankings is a system for rating the performance level of male professional Golfers. It is increasingly referred to by the media as the "Fifth major". In North America some people would like to make the tournament an official major and it will be ranked equally with the majors in the FedEx Cup point system. The FedEx Cup is a championship trophy for the PGA Tour. It is the first time that men's professional Golf will have playoffs However there is little support for this in the rest of the world, and any revision to the points system for the world rankings would require a global consensus.
- Playoff event: The last four tournaments of the FedEx Cup will have fields based on the FedEx Cup rankings. The fields will be cut each week: Barclays Classic 144 players; Deutsche Bank Championship 120 players; BMW Championship 70 players; The Tour Championship 30 players.
- Team: A United States team of 12 elite players competes in the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup in alternate years. The Ryder Cup is a Golf trophy donated by Samuel Ryder, which is awarded Biennially in an event called the "Ryder Cup Matches" between teams from The Presidents Cup is a series of men's Golf matches between a United States team and an International Team representing the rest of the world less Europe The Ryder Cup, pitting a team of U. S. golfers against a European team, is arguably the highest profile event in golf, outranking the majors. The Presidents Cup, which matches a team of U. S. golfers against an international team of golfers not eligible for the Ryder Cup, is less well established, but is still the main event of the week when it is played. There is no prize money in these events, so they are irrelevant to the money list.
- Regular: Routine weekly tour events. The "regular" events vary somewhat in status, but this is a subjective matter. The relative status of the events is not based on the size of the prize fund to a very large degree, as this doesn't vary much. Some of the other factors which determine the status of a tournament are:
- Its position in the schedule, which influences the number of leading players that choose to enter.
- Its age and the distinction of its past champions.
- The repute of the course on which it is played.
- Any associations with "legends of golf". Five events in particular have such associations:
- The EDS Byron Nelson Championship, named after Byron Nelson, was until 2007 the only current event named after a PGA Tour golfer. See also Dallas Open (tennis The EDS Byron Nelson Championship is a Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Early life and career Born near Waxahachie Texas, Byron Nelson was the son of Madge Allen Nelson and John Byron Nelson Sr
- The Arnold Palmer Invitational, formerly the Bay Hill Invitational, closely identified with Arnold Palmer and played at a resort he owns. The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard is a PGA Tour Golf tournament Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club
- The Northern Trust Open and Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, both identified with Ben Hogan, although the Colonial is more closely identified with him since he won that tournament five times. The Northern Trust Open, formerly known as the Nissan Open and originally known as the Los Angeles Open is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan
- The Memorial Tournament, founded by Jack Nicklaus, played on a course he designed, and annually honoring a selected "legend". The Memorial Tournament is a PGA Tour Golf tournament which is closely associated with Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus.
- The AT&T National, while not hosted by a "legend," was able to gather a strong field because it was hosted by "future-legend" Tiger Woods. The AT&T National is a PGA Tour event held in the Washington D Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods
- Invitational: These events are similar to the regular ones, but have a slightly smaller (around 100-120 players), selective field. The top 70 on the previous year's money list can automatically take part to invitationals, as well as past champions of the event. There is an increased amount of sponsor's exemptions as well, and some invitationals allow the defending champion to invite one or several amateurs as well. Invitational tournaments include the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Verizon Heritage, the Memorial Tournament and others. The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial is a regular Golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard is a PGA Tour Golf tournament The Verizon Heritage is a PGA Tour FedEx Cup event first played in 1969 The Memorial Tournament is a PGA Tour Golf tournament which is closely associated with Jack Nicklaus. The tournaments usually do have an association with a golf legend, or in the case of the Verizon Heritage, a famous course.
- Alternate: Events which are played in the same week as a higher status tournament and therefore have weakened fields and reduced prize money. They are often considered an opportunity for players on the bubble (near or below 125th or 150th) in the money list to move up more easily or to attempt an easier two-year exemption for winning a tournament.
- Fall Series: After the final playoff event of the FedEx Cup season (The Tour Championship), the season concludes with this series of events, whose focus is expected to be the effort by players low on the Money List to secure their membership on the PGA Tour for the following season without having to re-qualify through Q-School.
There are also a number of events which are recognized by the PGA Tour, but which do not count towards the official money list. Most of these take place in the off season (November and December). This slate of unofficial, often made-for-TV events (which includes the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge, the Franklin Templeton Shootout, the Skins Game, etc. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf is the world's most exclusive golf tournament The Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge is an unofficial Golf event held every November at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson Nevada. The Merrill Lynch Shootout is a team Golf event that takes place during the PGA Tour 's Challenge Season which begins after the last official money event A skins game is a type of scoring for various sports most notably Golf but also for Curling and Bowling. ) is referred to as the "Challenge Season" or, less approvingly, the "Silly Season".
2008 money leaders
This shows the money leaders for the 2008 PGA Tour season as of June 8, 2008. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
| Rank | Player | Country | Events | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods |  United States |
5 | 4,425,000 |
| 2 | Phil Mickelson | United States |
13 | 3,872,270 |
| 3 | Justin Leonard | United States |
15 | 2,897,948 |
| 4 | Geoff Ogilvy |  Australia |
13 | 2,584,685 |
| 5 | Stewart Cink | United States |
13 | 2,516,512 |
| 6 | Kenny Perry | United States |
16 | 2,481,100 |
| 7 | Ryuji Imada |  Japan |
14 | 2,336,647 |
| 8 | Vijay Singh |  Fiji |
13 | 2,326,017 |
| 9 | Sergio García |  Spain |
11 | 2,309,940 |
| 10 | Boo Weekley | United States |
16 | 2,116,030 |
There is a full list on the PGA Tour's website here. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Career summary Early years through college Mickelson was born in San Diego California and raised there and in Arizona. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur wins (6 1992 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur, US Amateur 1993 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur wins (2 1996 German Amateur Open Championship 1997 Lake Macquarie Amateur Professional wins (4 PGA For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Professional wins (12 PGA Tour wins (5 Nationwide Tour wins (3 1996 NIKE Ozarks Open, NIKE Colorado Classic, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wins (13 PGA Tour wins (12 1991 (1 Memorial Tournament 1994 (1 New England Classic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1995 Porter Cup 1996 Azalea Invitational Professional wins For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Fiji (Matanitu ko Viti फ़िजी officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य Career outline García began playing golf at the age of three taught by his father Vitor Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Professional wins (2 PGA Tour wins (2 2007 Verizon Heritage 2008 Verizon Heritage The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
Money winners and most wins leaders
Players who lead the money list on the PGA Tour win the Arnold Palmer Award (since 1981).
Notes:
- Players with 2 wins in 1991: Billy Andrade, Mark Brooks, Fred Couples, Andrew Magee, Corey Pavin, Nick Price, Tom Purtzer, Ian Woosnam
- Players with 2 wins in 1983: Seve Ballesteros, Jim Colbert, Mark McCumber, Gil Morgan, Calvin Peete, Hal Sutton, Lanny Wadkins, Fuzzy Zoeller
- Players with 3 wins in 1969: Billy Casper, Raymond Floyd, Dave Hill, Jack Nicklaus
Multiple money list titles
The following players have won more than one money list title through 2007:
- 8: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods
- 5: Ben Hogan, Tom Watson
- 4: Arnold Palmer
- 3: Sam Snead, Curtis Strange, Greg Norman
- 2: Byron Nelson, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Tom Kite, Nick Price, Vijay Singh
Player and rookie of the year awards
PGA Tour players compete for two player of the year awards. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Men's professional golf Major championships 5-8 April '''The Masters''' - American Zach Johnson won his first major tournament Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Men's professional golf Major championships 6-9 April '''The Masters''' - Winner Phil Mickelson The Augusta Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Men's professional golf Major championships 7-10 April Masters Tournament - Tiger Woods defeated fellow American Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Background and career Amateur career Duval was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Background and career Amateur career Duval was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Professional wins (22 PGA Tour wins (5 1994 (1 Memorial Tournament 1995 (1 Colonial National Invitation Career summary Early years through college Mickelson was born in San Diego California and raised there and in Arizona. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Overview Janzen was born in Austin, Minnesota, and spent most of his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played Little League Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples John Nueman Cook (born October 2, 1957) is an American Professional golfer on the Champions Tour, currently residing in Windermere Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples Background and family Love was born to Davis M Love Jr and Helen Penta Burgin shortly after his father contended at the 1964 Masters. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Amateur wins (1 1981 North and South Amateur Professional wins (27 PGA Tour wins (15 1984 Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Wayne John Levi (born February 22, 1952) is an American Golfer He was born in Little Falls New York. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Amateur wins (1 1972 NCAA Championship (individual tie with Ben Crenshaw) Professional wins (37 PGA Tour wins Amateur wins (1 1972 NCAA Championship (individual tie with Ben Crenshaw) Professional wins (37 PGA Tour wins Early life and education Jones was born in Artesia New Mexico. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. Professional wins (15 PGA Tour wins (12 1987 (3 Phoenix Open, Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational, Canon Sammy Davis College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1978 Trans-Mississippi Amateur 1980 Southern Amateur Professional Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. Amateur wins (5 1968 Southern Amateur 1969 Eastern Amateur 1970 U Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Denis Leslie Watson (born 18 October 1955) is a professional golfer from Zimbabwe who tied for the most wins on the PGA Tour in 1984 Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Amateur wins (5 1979 Western Amateur 1980 North and South Amateur, U Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Professional wins (29 PGA Tour wins (13 1980 (2 Bob Hope Desert Classic, Greater Greensboro Open 1981 Professional wins (29 PGA Tour wins (13 1980 (2 Bob Hope Desert Classic, Greater Greensboro Open 1981 Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Calvin Peete (born July 18, 1943) is an American Golfer He was the most successful African-American on the PGA Tour, with Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Amateur wins (1 1972 NCAA Championship (individual tie with Ben Crenshaw) Professional wins (37 PGA Tour wins Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1972 Southern Amateur PGA Tour wins (6 1978 (1 Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Amateur wins (12 1971 NCAA Championship, Eastern Amateur, Southern Amateur 1972 NCAA Championship (tie with Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1966 Southern Amateur 1969 Southern Amateur Professional wins (28 Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour Johnny Miller joined the PGA Tour in 1969 at age 22 and won his first tournament in 1971 PGA Tour Johnny Miller joined the PGA Tour in 1969 at age 22 and won his first tournament in 1971 Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Early life Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas Texas in poverty to parents of Mexican descent Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas Texas in poverty to parents of Mexican descent Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Frank J Beard (born May 1, 1939) is an American professional Golfer Beard was born in Dallas Texas. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Anthony David "Champagne Tony" Lema ( February 25, 1934 &ndash July 24, 1966) was an American Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Background and family Gary Player was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the youngest of Harry and Muriel Player's three children Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Arthur Jonathan Wall Jr ( November 25, 1923 – October 31, 2001) was an American Golfer He was born in Honesdale Career outline Littler played in the 1953 United States Walker Cup team and won the U Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Ken Venturi (born May 15, 1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950s and early 1960s Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Alvin Richard "Dick" Mayer ( August 28, 1924 &ndash June 2, 1989) was an American professional Golfer His Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ted J Kroll ( August 4, 1919 &ndash April 23, 2002) was a Professional golfer. Michael Souchak ( May 10, 1927 &ndash July 10, 2008) was an American professional Golfer who won 15 times on the PGA Tour Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore PGA Tour wins (40 1945 (1 North and South Open (as an amateur 1947 (1 Charlotte Open 1948 (2 Hawaiian Open, Miami Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Robert John "Bob" Toski, born Algustoski (born September 18, 1926) is an American Golfer and teacher Robert John "Bob" Toski, born Algustoski (born September 18, 1926) is an American Golfer and teacher Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lewis Elmer "Lew" Worsham Jr ( October 5, 1917 &ndash October 19, 1990) was an American Golfer He was born Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore PGA Tour wins (16 1950 (4 Bing Crosby Pro-Am (tie with Dave Douglas, Smiley Quick, Sam Snead) Rio Grande Valley Open Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January PGA Tour wins (36 1940 (1 Thomasville Open 1941 (1 Atlantic City Open 1942 (3 New Orleans Open, Seminole Victory Golf Tournament PGA Tour wins (40 1945 (1 North and South Open (as an amateur 1947 (1 Charlotte Open 1948 (2 Hawaiian Open, Miami Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California PGA Tour wins (40 1945 (1 North and South Open (as an amateur 1947 (1 Charlotte Open 1948 (2 Hawaiian Open, Miami Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Year 1947 ( MCMXLVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (31 1938 (1 San Francisco Match Play 1939 (1 Los Angeles Open 1940 (6 Oakland Open Western Open, Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Year 1946 ( MCMXLVI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Early life and career Born near Waxahachie Texas, Byron Nelson was the son of Madge Allen Nelson and John Byron Nelson Sr Early life and career Born near Waxahachie Texas, Byron Nelson was the son of Madge Allen Nelson and John Byron Nelson Sr Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life and career Born near Waxahachie Texas, Byron Nelson was the son of Madge Allen Nelson and John Byron Nelson Sr Early life and career Born near Waxahachie Texas, Byron Nelson was the son of Madge Allen Nelson and John Byron Nelson Sr Year 1943 ( MCMXLIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Samuel Dewey Byrd ( October 15, 1906 &ndash May 11, 1981) was an American professional baseball player and professional golfer Harold Lee "Jug" McSpaden ( July 21, 1908 &ndash April 22, 1996) was an American professional Golfer Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan PGA Tour wins (31 1938 (1 San Francisco Match Play 1939 (1 Los Angeles Open 1940 (6 Oakland Open Western Open, Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the golfer for information on the Lord Mayor of London see Henry Picard (Lord Mayor of London. This article is about the golfer for information on the Lord Mayor of London see Henry Picard (Lord Mayor of London. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (31 1923 Texas Open 1924 Texas Open 1926 Los Angeles Open Del Monte Open 1929 Western N PGA Tour wins (31 1923 Texas Open 1924 Texas Open 1926 Los Angeles Open Del Monte Open 1929 Western N Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tournament career Smith's turned professional in 1926 and won his first tournament the Oklahoma City Open in 1928 PGA Tour wins (16 1931 (1 Santa Monica Open 1932 (1 Arizona Open 1934 (1 Westwood Golf Club Open Championship 1936 (3 James J Hines ( December 29, 1903 &ndash May 11, 1986) was an American Golfer He won 9 times on the PGA Tour and was selected This article is about the golfer for information on the Lord Mayor of London see Henry Picard (Lord Mayor of London. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Professional wins (28 PGA Tour wins (18 1933 (1 Miami Open 1934 (2 St This article is about the golfer for information on the Lord Mayor of London see Henry Picard (Lord Mayor of London. Professional wins (28 PGA Tour wins (18 1933 (1 Miami Open 1934 (2 St Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (29 1930 (2 North and South Open, New Jersey Open 1931 (2 Metropolitan PGA Westchester Open PGA Tour wins (29 1930 (2 North and South Open, New Jersey Open 1931 (2 Metropolitan PGA Westchester Open Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (29 1930 (2 North and South Open, New Jersey Open 1931 (2 Metropolitan PGA Westchester Open Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (39 1922 (3 Southern (Spring Open US Open, PGA Championship 1923 (1 PGA Championship Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (39 1922 (3 Southern (Spring Open US Open, PGA Championship 1923 (1 PGA Championship Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tournament career Smith's turned professional in 1926 and won his first tournament the Oklahoma City Open in 1928 Year 1928 ( MCMXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Earl Mehlhorn ( December 2, 1898 &ndash April 5, 1989) was an American Golfer who played on the PGA Tour Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. John Joseph Farrell ( April 1, 1901 &ndash June 14, 1988) was an American professional Golfer He was born Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. William Earl Mehlhorn ( December 2, 1898 &ndash April 5, 1989) was an American Golfer who played on the PGA Tour Macdonald "Mac" Smith ( March 18, 1892 &ndash August 31, 1949) (first name also given as MacDonald birth year also given as 1890 Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (30 1920 (1 Pinehurst Fall Pro-Am Bestball (with Tommy Armour) 1921 (1 Coronado Beach Open 1922 (1 Shreveport Open Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (45 1914 (1 US Open 1916 (3 Metropolitan Open, Shawnee Open Western Open 1918 (1 Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (45 1914 (1 US Open 1916 (3 Metropolitan Open, Shawnee Open Western Open 1918 (1 Joseph Henry Kirkwood Sr ( April 3, 1897 &ndash October 29, 1970) was a professional Golfer who is acknowledged as having put Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. PGA Tour wins (45 1914 (1 US Open 1916 (3 Metropolitan Open, Shawnee Open Western Open 1918 (1 Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar PGA Tour wins (21 1916 (3 North and South Open, Connecticut Open PGA Championship 1917 (2 Western Open Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Jack Fowler "Jock" Hutchison Jr ( June 6, 1884 &ndash September 27, 1977) was a Scottish - American professional Year 1919 ( MCMXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common PGA Tour wins (21 1916 (3 North and South Open, Connecticut Open PGA Championship 1917 (2 Western Open Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common PGA Tour wins (45 1914 (1 US Open 1916 (3 Metropolitan Open, Shawnee Open Western Open 1918 (1 Jack Fowler "Jock" Hutchison Jr ( June 6, 1884 &ndash September 27, 1977) was a Scottish - American professional Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year PGA Tour wins (21 1916 (3 North and South Open, Connecticut Open PGA Championship 1917 (2 Western Open Michael Joseph "Mike" Brady ( April 15, 1887 &ndash December 3, 1972) was an American Professional golfer. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year PGA Tour wins (21 1916 (3 North and South Open, Connecticut Open PGA Championship 1917 (2 Western Open Amateur wins (4 1981 Junior World Cup (with Sam Randolph) 1983 New England Amateur 1986 North and South Amateur, Sunnehanna Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1979 Trans-Mississippi Amateur 1981 Southern Amateur Professional Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples Andrew Donald Magee (born May 22, 1962) is an American Professional golfer who has played for more than 20 years on the PGA Tour. Amateur wins (1 1981 North and South Amateur Professional wins (27 PGA Tour wins (15 1984 Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Professional wins (13 PGA Tour wins (5 1977 (1 Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open 1984 (1 Phoenix Open Career outline Woosnam was born in the town of Oswestry in England, and his family lived in the nearby village of St Martin's in Shropshire Career outline Early life and career Ballesteros was born in Pedreña, Cantabria, Spain. James Joseph Colbert (born March 9, 1941) is an American professional Golfer Colbert was born in Elizabeth New Jersey. Mark Randall McCumber (born September 7, 1951) is an American golfer. Professional wins (39 PGA Tour wins (7 1977 (1 BC Open 1978 (2 Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open Calvin Peete (born July 18, 1943) is an American Golfer He was the most successful African-American on the PGA Tour, with Amateur wins (5 1979 Western Amateur 1980 North and South Amateur, U Amateur wins (5 1968 Southern Amateur 1969 Eastern Amateur 1970 U Life and career Zoeller was born in New Albany Indiana. He attended the University of Houston and became a professional golfer in 1973. Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. PGA Tour wins (22 1963 (1 St Petersburg Open Invitational 1965 (1 St James David "Dave" Hill (born May 20, 1937) is an American professional Golfer Hill was born in Jackson Michigan. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Early life and career Born near Waxahachie Texas, Byron Nelson was the son of Madge Allen Nelson and John Byron Nelson Sr Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Amateur wins (1 1972 NCAA Championship (individual tie with Ben Crenshaw) Professional wins (37 PGA Tour wins Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts The PGA Player of the Year award dates back to 1948 and is awarded by the PGA of America. Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization Since 1982 the winner has been selected using a points system with marks awarded for wins, money list position and scoring average. The PGA Tour Player of the Year award, also known as the Jack Nicklaus Trophy, is administered by the PGA Tour and was introduced in 1990; the recipient is selected by the tour players by ballot, although the results are not released other than to say who has won. More often than not the same player wins both awards; in fact, as seen in the table below, the PGA and PGA Tour Players of the Year have been the same every year since 1992. The Rookie of the Year award was also introduced in 1990. Players are eligible in their first season of PGA Tour membership; several of the winners had a good deal of international success before their PGA Tour rookie season, and some have been in their thirties when they won the award.
Multiple PGA Player of the Year Awards
The following players have won more than one player of the year award through 2007:
- 9: Tiger Woods
- 6: Tom Watson
- 5: Jack Nicklaus
- 4: Ben Hogan
- 2: Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, Nick Price
Career money leaders
The table shows the top ten career money leaders on the PGA Tour as of June 8, 2008. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods 2007 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Snedeker garnered immediate attention in January after shooting a course record equaling 61 in the first round of the Buick Invitational Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Biography Immelman was born in Cape Town, South Africa Born into a golfing family (his father Johan is the former commissioner of the Sunshine Tour in South Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Professional career O'Hair entered PGA Tour Qualifying School regularly from 1999 but was unsuccessful at his first five attempts Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts PGA Tour wins (2 2004 (2 Honda Classic, British Open Major championship is shown in bold Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Amateur wins 1999 Ohio Amateur 2000 Ohio Amateur Players Amateur PGA Tour wins (3 2003 (1 Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1999 Northeast Amateur Professional wins (4 PGA Tour wins (3 Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Amateur career Howell graduated from Westminster Schools of Augusta, and soon after attended Oklahoma State University. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Professional wins (3 PGA Tour wins (1 2000 John Deere Classic Nationwide Tour wins (2 1996 Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Carlos Daniel Franco (born 24 May 1965) is a Paraguayan professional Golfer Franco was born in Asunción, Paraguay. Professional wins (31 PGA Tour wins (16 1984 (1 Greater Milwaukee Open 1985 (2 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Professional wins (31 PGA Tour wins (16 1984 (1 Greater Milwaukee Open 1985 (2 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Professional wins (8 PGA Tour wins (4 2003 HP Classic of New Orleans 2004 Bank of America Colonial Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Professional wins (12 PGA Tour wins (5 Nationwide Tour wins (3 1996 NIKE Ozarks Open, NIKE Colorado Classic, Professional wins (22 PGA Tour wins (5 1994 (1 Memorial Tournament 1995 (1 Colonial National Invitation Professional wins (22 PGA Tour wins (5 1994 (1 Memorial Tournament 1995 (1 Colonial National Invitation Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Career outline Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Merv and Toini Norman Professional wins (5 PGA Tour wins (3 Other wins (2 1993 Waterloo Open Golf Classic 2007 Merrill Lynch Shootout Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Early life Growing up just east of Johannesburg in Kempton Park South Africa he played Rugby union, Cricket, Tennis, and starting at age 8 Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples Mark Kevin Carnevale (born May 21, 1960) is an American professional Golfer Carnevale was born in Annapolis Maryland. Amateur wins (1 1981 North and South Amateur Professional wins (27 PGA Tour wins (15 1984 Biography Couples was born in Seattle Washington, to Violet and Tom Coppola who changed the family name to "Couples John Patrick Daly (born April 28, 1966) is an American Professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Tournament career Faldo was born in Welwyn Garden City, England. Wayne John Levi (born February 22, 1952) is an American Golfer He was born in Little Falls New York. Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1989 Porter Cup Professional wins (4 PGA Tour wins (3 Amateur wins (1 1972 NCAA Championship (individual tie with Ben Crenshaw) Professional wins (37 PGA Tour wins College Strange was born in Norfolk Virginia. He is a graduate of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach Virginia. Professional wins (15 PGA Tour wins (12 1987 (3 Phoenix Open, Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational, Canon Sammy Davis Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1978 Trans-Mississippi Amateur 1980 Southern Amateur Professional Amateur wins (5 1968 Southern Amateur 1969 Eastern Amateur 1970 U Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Amateur wins (5 1979 Western Amateur 1980 North and South Amateur, U Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1972 Southern Amateur PGA Tour wins (6 1978 (1 Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. PGA Tour Johnny Miller joined the PGA Tour in 1969 at age 22 and won his first tournament in 1971 For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Early life Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas Texas in poverty to parents of Mexican descent Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Orville Moody ( December 9 1933 &ndash August 8 2008) was an American Professional golfer who won numerous tournaments For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. David Francis "Dave" Marr Jr ( December 27, 1933 &ndash October 5, 1997) was an American Professional golfer Ken Venturi (born May 15, 1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950s and early 1960s Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Carl Jerome "Jerry" Barber ( April 25, 1916 &ndash September 23, 1994) was an American professional Golfer on Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Arthur Jonathan Wall Jr ( November 25, 1923 – October 31, 2001) was an American Golfer He was born in Honesdale Dow Henry Finsterwald Sr (born September 6, 1929) is an American Professional golfer who is best known for winning the 1958 PGA Championship Alvin Richard "Dick" Mayer ( August 28, 1924 &ndash June 2, 1989) was an American professional Golfer His PGA Tour wins (16 1950 (4 Bing Crosby Pro-Am (tie with Dave Douglas, Smiley Quick, Sam Snead) Rio Grande Valley Open Professional wins (25 PGA Tour wins (19 1952 (1 Jacksonville Open 1953 (3 Virginia Beach Open Labatt Open, Miami Edward Joseph Furgol ( March 22, 1917 &ndash March 6, 1997) was an American Golfer Furgol won six times on the Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Career In 1937 his first year on the Tour he won five events including the Oakland Open at Claremont Country Club in California Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Career outline He was born in Kansas City Missouri. A lifelong golfer he was introduced to the game by his father Ray a fine player For his detailed statistics records and other achievements see List of career achievements by Jack Nicklaus. Early life and character Born in Stephenville, Texas, he was the third and youngest child of Chester and Clara (Williams Hogan Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Career outline Palmer was born in Latrobe Pennsylvania. He learned golf from his father Deacon Palmer who was head professional and greens keeper at Latrobe Country Club Background Price is a Zimbabwean citizen but was born in Durban, South Africa. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Due to increases in prize funds over the years, it is dominated by current players. The figures are not the players' complete career prize money as they do not include FedEx Cup bonuses, winnings from unofficial money events, or earnings on other tours such as the European Tour. In addition, elite golfers often earn several times as much from endorsements and golf related business interests as they do from prize money.
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods | United States |
81,004,376 |
| 2 | Vijay Singh | Fiji |
56,434,235 |
| 3 | Phil Mickelson | United States |
49,206,296 |
| 4 | Jim Furyk | United States |
36,955,143 |
| 5 | Davis Love III | United States |
35,861,958 |
| 6 | Ernie Els |  South Africa |
32,499,673 |
| 7 | David Toms | United States |
28,365,366 |
| 8 | Justin Leonard | United States |
26,063,865 |
| 9 | Kenny Perry | United States |
24,013,749 |
| 10 | Stewart Cink | United States |
23,593,205 |
There is a full list on the PGA Tour's website here. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Career history Singh recollected to reporters about his childhood "When we were kids we couldn't afford golf balls so we had to make do with coconuts Fiji (Matanitu ko Viti फ़िजी officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य Career summary Early years through college Mickelson was born in San Diego California and raised there and in Arizona. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Biography Furyk was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His early years were spent in the Pittsburgh suburbs learning the game from his father who The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Background and family Love was born to Davis M Love Jr and Helen Penta Burgin shortly after his father contended at the 1964 Masters. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Early life Growing up just east of Johannesburg in Kempton Park South Africa he played Rugby union, Cricket, Tennis, and starting at age 8 The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Professional wins (14 PGA Tour wins (12 1997 (1 Quad City Classic 1999 (2 Sprint International, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Amateur wins (6 1992 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur, US Amateur 1993 Western Amateur, Southern Amateur The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wins (13 PGA Tour wins (12 1991 (1 Memorial Tournament 1994 (1 New England Classic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wins (12 PGA Tour wins (5 Nationwide Tour wins (3 1996 NIKE Ozarks Open, NIKE Colorado Classic, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
Notes and references
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- ^ Each tournament is allocated a certain number of Official World Golf Rankings points for its champion, and points for lower finishes are based on a sliding scale. The Official World Golf Rankings is a system for rating the performance level of male professional Golfers. The major championships and the Players Championship have fixed allocations, but the points of the other tournaments depend on the strength of the field so they are not available in advance.
See also
- Professional golf tours
- Golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- Most PGA Tour wins in a year
- Most wins in one PGA Tour event
- 2007 in golf
- Vardon Trophy
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