The South Seas Classic was a professional golf tournament played at Pacific Harbour in Fiji from 1976 to 1979. Prize money was A$27,500 in 1976, A$30,000 in 1977 and 1978, and A$43,000 in 1979.
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Seas Classic | ||||||||
| 1979 | Rick Mallicoat |  | 285 | −3 | 1 stroke |  | [1] | |
| Gilbey's Gin South Seas Classic | ||||||||
| 1978 | Greg Norman | | 288 | E | Playoff | | [2] | |
| 1977 | Bill Brask | | 275 | −13 | 5 strokes |  | [3] | |
| South Seas Classic | ||||||||
| 1976 | Ian Stanley | | 288 | E | Playoff | | [4] | |
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