| Duration | June 19, 1980 – December 7, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 4 |
| Money list |  Don January |
1981 → | |
The 1980 Senior PGA Tour was the inaugural season of the Senior PGA Tour, the main professional golf tour in the United States for men aged 50 and over.
The following table lists official events during the 1980 season. [1] [2]
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse (US$) | Winner [lower-alpha 1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 | Atlantic City Senior International | New Jersey | 125,000 | Don January (1) | New tournament |
| Jun 29 | U.S. Senior Open | New York | 100,000 |  Roberto De Vicenzo (1) | New tournament Senior major championship |
| Nov 16 | Suntree Classic | Florida | 125,000 | Charlie Sifford (1) | New tournament |
| Dec 7 | PGA Seniors' Championship | Florida | 125,000 | Arnold Palmer (1) | Senior major championship |
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars. [3]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don January | 44,100 |
| 2 | Charlie Sifford | 34,929 |
| 3 | Art Wall Jr. | 20,829 |
| T4 | Roberto De Vicenzo | 20,000 |
| Arnold Palmer |
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring leader (Byron Nelson Award) | Don January | [4] |
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