| Duration | April 2, 1981 – December 6, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 7 |
| Most wins |  Miller Barber (3) |
| Money list | Miller Barber |
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The 1981 Senior PGA Tour was the second 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 1981 season. [1] [2]
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse (US$) | Winner [lower-alpha 1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 | Michelob-Egypt Temple Senior Classic | Florida | 125,000 | Don January (2) | New tournament |
| Jun 7 | Eureka Federal Savings Classic | California | 150,000 | Don January (3) | New tournament |
| Jun 14 | Peter Jackson Champions | Canada | 200,000 | Miller Barber (1) | New tournament |
| Jun 28 | Marlboro Classic | Massachusetts | 150,000 | Bob Goalby (1) | New tournament |
| Jul 12 | U.S. Senior Open | Michigan | 149,000 | Arnold Palmer (2) | Senior major championship |
| Oct 18 | Suntree Seniors Classic | Florida | 125,000 | Miller Barber (2) | |
| Dec 6 | PGA Seniors' Championship | Florida | 125,000 | Miller Barber (3) | Senior major championship. Now regarded as a 1982 major. |
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars. [3]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Barber | 83,136 |
| 2 | Don January | 74,175 |
| 3 | Bob Goalby | 66,494 |
| 4 | Arnold Palmer | 55,100 |
| 5 | Art Wall Jr. | 37,556 |
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring leader (Byron Nelson Award) | Miller Barber | [4] |
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