| Duration | 8 May 1997 – 19 October 1997 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 17 |
| Most wins |  Tommy Horton (6) |
| Order of Merit | Tommy Horton |
← 1996 1998 → | |
The 1997 European Seniors Tour was the sixth 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 1997 season. [1] [2]
The following events were sanctioned by the European Seniors Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (£) | Winners | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Praia d'El Rey European Cup | Portugal | n/a | European Seniors Tour | New team event |
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 | 158,427 |
| 2 |  Noel Ratcliffe | 86,060 |
| 3 |  Antonio Garrido | 62,671 |
| 4 | Brian Waites | 61,978 |
| 5 | Jim Rhodes | 55,839 |
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