| Duration | January 3, 1964 – November 22, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 44 |
| Most wins |  Tony Lema (5) |
| Money list | Jack Nicklaus |
| PGA Player of the Year | Ken Venturi |
← 1963 1965 → | |
The 1964 PGA Tour was the 49th season of the PGA Tour, the main professional golf tour in the United States.
The following table lists official events during the 1964 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 ($) | Winner(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6 | Canada Cup | Hawaii | n/a | Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer | Team event |
| Canada Cup Individual Trophy | Jack Nicklaus |
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars. [3] [4]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Nicklaus | 113,285 |
| 2 | Arnold Palmer | 113,203 |
| 3 | Billy Casper | 90,130 |
| 4 | Tony Lema | 74,130 |
| 5 | Bobby Nichols | 74,013 |
| 6 | Ken Venturi | 62,466 |
| 7 |  Gary Player | 61,450 |
| 8 | Mason Rudolph | 52,569 |
| 9 | Chi-Chi Rodríguez | 49,339 |
| 10 | Mike Souchak | 39,559 |
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| PGA Player of the Year | Ken Venturi | [5] |
| Scoring leader (Vardon Trophy) | Arnold Palmer | [4] |
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