| Duration | January 7, 1971 – December 12, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 44 |
| Most wins |  Lee Trevino (6) |
| Money list | Jack Nicklaus |
| PGA Player of the Year | Lee Trevino |
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At the Colonial National Invitation, Dave Hill shot rounds of 77-85 to miss the cut. On his last hole, Hill threw a ball out of a sand trap. [1] Hill was disqualified but it was for his signing a scorecard with an incorrect score on it. [2] When Hill went to play in his next tournament, the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, Hill was informed that he was being fined $500 for conduct unbecoming a professional golfer. [3] Hill was required to pay the fine before teeing it up in the tournament. He did so, but less than a week later, Hill filed a one-million dollar antitrust suit against the PGA Tour. [4] In response, the tour put Hill on probation for one year. [5]
The following table lists official events during the 1971 season. [6]
The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse ($) | Winner(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 | Ryder Cup | Missouri | n/a | Team USA | Team event |
| Nov 14 | World Cup | Florida | 6,300 | Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino | Team event |
| World Cup Individual Trophy | Jack Nicklaus |
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars. [7]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Nicklaus | 244,491 |
| 2 | Lee Trevino | 231,202 |
| 3 | Arnold Palmer | 209,604 |
| 4 | George Archer | 147,769 |
| 5 |  Gary Player | 120,917 |
| 6 | Miller Barber | 117,359 |
| 7 | Jerry Heard | 112,389 |
| 8 | Frank Beard | 112,338 |
| 9 | Dave Eichelberger | 108,312 |
| 10 | Billy Casper | 107,276 |
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| PGA Player of the Year | Lee Trevino | [8] |
| Scoring leader (Vardon Trophy) | Lee Trevino | [9] |
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