| Duration | January 24, 2008 – November 9, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 30 |
| Most wins |  Matt Bettencourt (2) Colt Knost (2) Jarrod Lyle (2) Scott Piercy (2) |
| Money list | Matt Bettencourt |
| Player of the Year |  Brendon de Jonge |
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The 2008 Nationwide Tour was the 19th season of the Nationwide Tour, the official development tour to the PGA Tour.
The following table lists official events during the 2008 season. [1] [2]
For full rankings, see 2008 Nationwide Tour graduates.
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars. [4] [5] The top 25 players on the money list earned status to play on the 2009 PGA Tour. [6]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Bettencourt | 447,863 |
| 2 | Brendon de Jonge | 437,035 |
| 3 | Jeff Klauk | 407,418 |
| 4 | Jarrod Lyle | 382,738 |
| 5 | Bill Lunde | 341,446 |
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Year | Brendon de Jonge | [7] |
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