| Duration | 10 May 1996 – 20 October 1996 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 13 |
| Most wins |  Tommy Horton (4) |
| Order of Merit | Tommy Horton |
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The 1996 European Seniors Tour was the fifth season of the European Seniors Tour, the main professional golf tour in Europe for men aged 50 and over.
The following table lists official events during the 1996 season. [1] [2] [3]
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in Pound sterling. [3] [4]
| Position | Player | Prize money (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Horton | 133,195 |
| 2 | John Morgan | 69,346 |
| 3 | Malcolm Gregson | 60,090 |
| 4 |  Noel Ratcliffe | 49,062 |
| 5 |  David Oakley | 47,430 |
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