| Duration | January 6, 1961 – December 10, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 48 |
| Most wins |  Arnold Palmer (6) |
| Money list |  Gary Player |
| PGA Player of the Year | Jerry Barber |
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The 1961 PGA Tour was the 46th season of the PGA Tour, the main professional golf tour in the United States.
The following table lists official events during the 1961 season. [1] [2]
The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse ($) | Winner(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | Ryder Cup | England | n/a | Team USA | Team event |
| Jun 4 | Canada Cup | Puerto Rico | 6,300 | Jimmy Demaret and Sam Snead | Team event |
| Canada Cup Individual Trophy | Sam Snead |
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars. [3]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Player | 64,540 |
| 2 | Arnold Palmer | 61,091 |
| 3 | Doug Sanders | 57,428 |
| 4 | Billy Casper | 37,767 |
| 5 | Jay Hebert | 35,583 |
| 6 | Johnny Pott | 33,268 |
| 7 | Gay Brewer | 31,150 |
| 8 | Bob Goalby | 30,919 |
| 9 | Gene Littler | 29,246 |
| 10 | Billy Maxwell | 28,335 |
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| PGA Player of the Year | Jerry Barber | [4] |
| Scoring leader (Vardon Trophy) | Arnold Palmer | [5] |
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