1980 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "1980 - Men (All)" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Majors
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The Masters Tournament (44th) (April 10-13). Second-placed Gibby Gilbert (USA) and Jack Newton (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp). Celebrating his 23rd birthday during the tournament, Ballesteros became the youngest winner of the Masters, and first European to put on the coveted green jacket. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (109th) (July 17-20). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 4 shots behind Watson (USA), who recorded the third of his five Open Championship wins. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (80th) (June 12-15). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Nicklaus (USA). Nicklaus's 272 was a record low score in US Open history. This was the last of Nicklaus's four US Open wins. [Lower course, Baltusrol GC, Springfield, NJ].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (62nd) (Aug 7-10). Second-placed Andy Bean (USA) finished 7 shots behind 40-year-old Nicklaus (USA), who recorded his 70th PGA Tour win, the last of his five US PGA titles, and 17th of 18 major championship victories. [East Course, Oak Hill CC, Pittsford, Rochester, NY].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (85th). Evans (Wales) beat David Suddards (RSA) 4 and 3 in the final. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (80th) (Aug 26-31). Hal Sutton (USA) beat Bob Lewis (USA) 9 and 8 in the 36-hole final. [Dogwood course, CC of North Carolina, Pinehurst, NC].
Amateur
USGA
Played as the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Mudd (USA) beat Rick Gordon (USA) 9 and 8 in the 36-hole final, to emualte his brother who won the event in 1976. The Mudds became the only brothers to take the title. [Edgewood Tahoe GC, Lake Tahoe, Nevada].
America
x
Played as the Bob Hope Desert Classic (Jan 10-13; PGA Tour 1980 season-opener). Second-placed Tom Purtzer (USA) and Mike Sullivan (USA) finished 2 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner Stadler (USA). [La Quinta CC, Coachella Valley, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Bermuda Dunes CC; Indian Wells CC; Eldorado CC].
America
x
Played as the 75th Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Vicente Fernandez (Arg) finished in second place behind Hallberg (USA). [Jockey Club, Buenos Aires].
America
x
Played as the Bay Hill Classic (Feb 28-Mar 2). Second-placed Leonard Thompson (USA) finished 3 shots behind Eichelberger (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
x
Played as the Atlanta Classic (June 5-8). Second-placed Don Pooley (USA) and defending champion Andy Bean (USA) finished 7 shots behind Nelson (USA). [Atlanta CC, Marietta, Georgia].
America
x
Played as the B.C. Open (Aug 28-31). Second-placed Peter Jacobsen (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Pooley (USA). Jacobsen had just recorded his first PGA Tour title one week earlier. [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
WGA
Played as the Western Open (July 3-6). Second-placed Andy Bean (USA) finished 5 shots behind 24-year-old Simpson (USA), who recorded his first of his seven PGA Tour wins. [Butler National GC, Oak Brook, IL].
America
x
Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Manuel Pinero (Esp) finished in second place behind Pate (USA). [Sao Fernando GC, Cotia, nr Sao Paulo].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Goodwrench Open (Aug 21-24). Second-placed Billy Kratzert (USA) and Mark Lye (USA) finished 1 shot behind 26-year-old Peter Jacobsen (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
America
x
Played as the Canadian Open (June 19-22). Second-placed Jerry Pate (USA) and Leonard Thompson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Bob Gilder (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Blue course, Royal Montreal GC, Ile Bizard, Montreal].
America
x
Played as the Colonial National Invitation (May 15-18). Second-placed Ben Crenshaw (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bruce Lietzke (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile). Won by Player (RSA).
America
x
Played as the Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 8-11). Second-placed Bill Rogers (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who recorded his third PGA Tour win in the space of four weeks, and his third straight win in this event. Rogers was runner-up to Watson in this event for the second straight year. [Preston Trail GC, Dallas, TX].
America
Jackie Gleason
Played as Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic (March 6-9). Second-placed Charles Coody (USA) and Bruce Lietzke (USA) finished 2 shots behind Miller (USA). [East course, Inverrary CC, Ft Lauderdale, FL].
America
x
Played as the Colombian Open (Abierto de Colombia). Won by Langer (Ger). [CC of Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia].
Played as the Doral-Eastern Open (March 13-16). Raymond Floyd (USA) beat Jack Nicklaus (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record the first of his three wins in this event. [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
Andy Williams
Played as the Andy Williams San Diego Open Invitational (Jan 24-27). Watson (USA) beat D.A. Weibring (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to win this event for the second time. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].
America
Glen Campbell
Played as the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open (Feb 21-24). Second-placed Bob Gilder (USA) and Don January (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who recorded his 20th PGA Tour win. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (July 1; unofficial event for the previous year's winners of the three US-based Majors and the Tournament Plyrs). Second-placed Hale Irwin (US Open) finished 2 shots behind Wadkins (Tournament Plyrs). Tied third on 74 were David Graham (US PGA) and Fuzzy Zoeller (The Masters). [Hazeltine National GC, Chaska, Minn.].
America
x
Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (July 10-13). Second-placed Howard Twitty (USA) finished 4 shots behind Billy Kratzert (USA). [Tuckaway CC, Franklin, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
x
Played as the Hall of Fame Classic (Sept 11-14). Second-placed Scott Simpson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Hancock (USA), who claimed his only win on the PGA Tour. [No.2 course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
America
Sea Pines
Played as the Sea Pines Heritage Classic (March 27-30). First-time PGA Tour winner Tewell (USA) beat Jerry Pate (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Michelob
Played as the Michelob Houston Open (May 1-4). Curtis Strange (USA) beat Lee Trevino (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to claim his second PGA Tour win. [The Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
America
JCPenney
Played as the JCPenney Mixed Team Classic (Dec 11-14; two-person team event; one PGA Tr, one LPGA Tr). Second-placed team of Craig Stadler (USA) & Lori Garbacz (USA) and Gibby Gilbert (USA) & Sandra Spuzich (USA) finished 2 shots behind Curtis Strange (USA) & Nancy Lopez (USA). [Bardmoor CC, Largo, FL].
America
x
Played as the Quad Cities Open (July 17-20). Second-placed Curtis Strange (USA) finished 3 shots behind Tour rookie Hoch (USA), who recorded the first of his 11 PGA tour wins. [Oakwood CC, Coal Valley, Quad Cities, IL].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Open (May 29-Jun 1). Second-placed Craig Stadler (USA) finished 3 shots behind John Mahaffey (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Maryland].
America
x
Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 22-25). Second-placed and defending champion Tom Watson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Graham (Aus), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
America
x
Played as the Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf) (for the first time since 1977). Jerry Pate (USA) finished in second place behind Graham (Aus). [GC Bellavista, Ciudad López Mateos, nr Mexico City].
America
Anheuser-Busch
Played as the Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic (Sept 25-28). Second-placed Jack Renner (USA) finished 4 shots behind Ben Crenshaw (USA). [North course, Silverado Resort, Napa, CA].
America
x
Played as the Pleasant Valley Jimmy Fund Classic (Sept 4-7). Wayne Levi (USA) beat Gil Morgan (USA) with a par at the fourth playoff hole. [Pleasant Valley CC, Sutton, MA].
America
x
Played as the Greater New Orleans Open (April 24-27). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded back-to-back PGA Tour wins. [Lakewood GC, New Orleans, LA].
Played as the Panama Open. Won by Fleisher (USA).
America
Bing Crosby
Played as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am (Jan 31-Feb 3). Second-placed Dan Pohl (USA) finished 1 shot behind Burns (USA), who posted his second PGA Tour win. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Cypress Point Club and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
x
Played as the Pensacola Open (Oct 9-12). Second-placed Gary Hallberg (USA) and Mike Sullivan (USA) finished 2 shots behind Halldorson (Can), who recorded his only win on the PGA Tour. [Perdido Bay GC, Pensacola, FL].
America
IVB
Played as the (last) IVB-Golf Classic (Jul 31-Aug 3). Second-placed Tom Kite (USA) finished 1 shot behind Doug Tewell (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Whitemarsh Valley CC, Lafayette Hill, nr Philadelphia, PA].
America
x
Played as the Phoenix Open (Jan 17-20). Second-placed Rik Massengale (USA) finished 4 shots behind Mitchell (USA), who recorded his only win on the PGA Tour. [Phoenix CC, Phoenix, AZ].
America
x
Played as the Tournament Players Championship (March 20-23). Second-placed Ben Crenshaw (USA) finished 1 shot behind Trevino (USA), who recorded his 25th PGA Tour win. [Sawgrass CC, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Played on the Oceanside course, a combination of the East & West nines].
America
x
Played as the Magnolia Classic (April 10-13; unofficial PGA Tour "satellite" event). Second-placed Lee Carter (USA) finished 1 shot behind Maltbie (USA). Maltbie was declared the winner and received half the winner's purse based on his opening round lead. Rain washed-out the final three days. [Hattiesburg CC, Hattiesburg, MS].
America
MONY
Played as the MONY Tournament of Champions (April 17-20). Second-placed Jim Colbert (USA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Watson (USA), who recorded the second of his three wins in this event. [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].
America
PGA of America
Played as the Shawnee Open (Philadelphia section of PGA of America event). Won by Pete Oakley (USA). [Shawnee Inn & CC, Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania].
America
x
Played as the Hawaiian Open (Feb 7-10). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 3 shots behind Andy Bean (USA). [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
x
Played as the Southern Open (Oct 2-5). Second-placed Dave Eichelberger (USA) and Johnny Miller (USA) finished 5 shots behind 25-year-old Mike Sullivan (USA), who recorded the first of his three PGA Tour wins. [Green Island CC, Columbus, Georgia].
America
Manufactures Hanover
Played as the Manufactures Hanover Westchester Classic (Aug 14-17). Second-placed Gibby Gilbert (USA) finished 2 shots behind Strange (USA). [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
America
Danny Thomas
Played as the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic (Jun 26-29). Second-placed Tom Purtzer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Trevino (USA). [South course, Colonial CC, Cordova, nr Memphis, TN].
America
x
Played as the Tallahassee Open (April 17-20). Second-placed Mark Lye (USA) and Bill Rogers (USA) finished 2 shots behind Pfeil (USA), who recorded his only win on the PGA Tour. [Killearn CC, Tallahassee, FL].
America
x
Played as the San Antonio Texas Open (Sept 18-21). Second-placed Terry Diehl (USA) finished 1 shot behind home-state winner Lee Trevino (USA). [Oak Hills CC, San Antonio, TX].
America
Sammy Davis, Jr.
Played as the Sammy Davis Jr. Greater Hartford Open (July 24-27). Howard Twitty (USA) beat Jim Simons (USA) with a birdie at the sixth playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. [Wethersfield CC, nr Hartford, CT].
America
Joe Garagiola
Played as the Joe Garagiola Tucson Open (Feb 14-19). Second-placed Dan Halldorson (Can) finished 4 shots behind Jim Colbert (USA). Tuesday finish required due to earlier bad weather. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].
America
Disney World
Played as the Walt Disney World National Team Championship (Oct 16-19; two-man team event). Second-placed Gibby Gilbert (USA) & Grier Jones (USA), Dan Halldorson (Can) & Dana Quigley (USA), and Mike Harmon (USA) & Barry Harwell (USA) finished 2 shots behind brothers Danny & David Edwards (USA). This was the first PGA Tour win for 24-year-old David Edwards, and second for 29-year-old Danny. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
Disney World
Played as the Walt Disney World National Team Championship (Oct 16-19; two-man team event). Second-placed Gibby Gilbert (USA) & Grier Jones (USA), Dan Halldorson (Can) & Dana Quigley (USA), and Mike Harmon (USA) & Barry Harwell (USA) finished 2 shots behind brothers Danny & David Edwards (USA). This was the first PGA Tour win for 24-year-old David Edwards, and second for 29-year-old Danny. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
x
Played as the World Cup of Golf (individual low score) (Dec 11-14). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Sandy Lyle (Scot) who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Dan Halldorson & Jim Nelford (Can). [Club El Rincón, Cajicá, nr Bogota, Colombia].
America
x
Played as the World Series of Golf (Aug 21-24). Second-placed Raymond Floyd (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded his 25th PGA Tour win. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
America
x
Played as the Greater Greensboro Open (April 3-6). Second-placed George Burns (USA), Billy Kratzert (USA), Jerry Pate (USA) and Jack Newton (Aus) finished 6 shots behind Stadler (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (Aug 7-10). Second-placed John Bland (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Marsh (Aus). [Fulford GC, York, North Yorkshire].
Europe
Sun Alliance
Played as the Sun Alliance PGA Championship (May 23-26). Second-placed Ken Brown (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Faldo (Eng), who claimed his second PGA Championship title. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (Oct 1-4). Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 5 shots behind 23-year-old Langer (Ger), who recorded the first of his 42 European Tour wins. [Old course, St Pierre Hotel & CC, Chepstow, S Wales].
Europe
Bob Hope
Played as the inaugural Bob Hope British Classic (Sept 25-28). Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp), Lee Trevino (USA) and Brian Waites (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Canizares (Esp). [Old course, Royal Automobile Club GC, Epsom, Surrey].
Europe
x
Played as the Cannes Invitational (not on European Tour schedule). Won by Jean Garaialde (Fra). [Cannes Mougins GCC, Mougins, nr Cannes, France].
Europe
x
Played as the Dutch Open (July 24-27). Second-placed Sandy Lyle (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp), who won this event for the second time. [Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, nr Amsterdam].
Europe
Mazda
Played as the Mazda Cars English Classic (July 9-12). Second-placed Sandy Lyle (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Manuel Piñero (Esp). [Brabazon course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
Europe
x
Played as the Swiss Open. Second-placed Manuel Calero (Esp) finished 6 shots behind Nick Price (Zim). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
x
Played as the European Open Championship (Sept 4-7). Second-placed Lon Hinkle (USA) and Leonard Thompson (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Kite (USA). [Composite course (predominantly based on the Old course), Walton Heath GC, Walton on the Hill, Surrey].
Europe
Paco Rabanne
Played as the Paco Rabanne Open de France. Second-placed Ian Mosey (Eng) finished 10 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Europe
Braun
Played as the Braun German Open. Second-placed Neil Coles (Eng) and Tony Charnley (Eng) finished 1 shot behind McNulty (Zim). [Berlin-Wannsee G&LC, nr Potsdam, Berlin].
Europe
Cold Shield
Played as the Cold Shield Greater Manchester Open (June 19-22). Smyth (Ire) beat Brian Waites (Eng) with a birdie at the sixth playoff hole. [Wilmslow GC, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire].
Europe
x
Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Oct 30-Nov 2; unofficial limited-field event). Lee Trevino (USA) finished in second place behind Sneed (USA). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 1 shot behind defending champion James (Eng). [Portmarnock GC, nr Dublin, Ireland].
Europe
x
Played as the Italian Open. Second-placed John Bland (RSA) and Ken Brown (Scot) finished 5 shots behind Mannelli (Italy). [GC Roma Acquasanta, Acqua Santa, Rome].
Europe
Avis
Played as the Avis Jersey Open (May 29-Jun 1). Second-placed Steve Martin (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Cañizares (Esp), who recorded his second European Tour win. [La Moye GC, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Europe
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Trophy (Oct 24-26; 54-hole post-season limited field unofficial money event). Second-placed Sandy Lyle (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Trevino (USA). [Real (Royal) GC El Prat, nr Barcelona; at the time known as El Prat de Llobregate Royal GC].
Europe
x
Played as the Madrid Open. Second-placed Manuel Pinero (Esp) finished 3 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp). [Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (May 15-18). Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Ballesteros (Esp), who recorded his second win in this event in three years. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
x
Played as the first (and only) Merseyside International Open (Sept 11-13). Mosey (Eng) beat Tony Jacklin (Eng) at the first playoff hole. This was Mosey's first professional win, and maintained his remarkable record of twelve wins out of twelve in sudden-death playoffs. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].
Europe
Newcastle Brown
Played as the first (and only) Newcastle Brown "900" Open (June 5-8). Second-placed Graham Burroughs (Eng), Greg Norman (Aus) and Neil Coles (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Des Smyth (Ire), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Northumberland GC, Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne].
Europe
x
Portuguese Open not played in 1980.
Europe
Scandinavian Enterprise
Played as the Scandinavian Enterprise Open (July 3-6). Second-placed Mark James (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Spanish Open. Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp) and Mark James (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Polland (N.Ire). [GC Escorpion, Bétera, nr Valencia].
Europe
Haig Whisky
Played as the Haig Whisky TPC (Sept 18-21). Second-placed Nick Faldo (Eng) and Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 3 shots behind Gallacher (Scot). [Moortown GC, nr Leeds, W Yorks].
Europe
Lancome
Played as the Trophee Lancome. Won by Lee Trevino (USA). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
Coral
Played as the Coral Welsh Classic (June 26-29). Second-placed Martin Foster (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Lyle (Scot). [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, S Wales].
Europe
Suntory
Played as the Suntory World Match Play Championship (Oct 9-12). Norman (Aus) beat Sandy Lyle (Scot) by 1 hole in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
x
Played as the Hong Kong Open. Second-placed "Mr" Liang-huan Lu (Taiw) finished 2 shots behind Kuo (Taiw). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].
Asia
x
Played as the Indian Open. Liu Kuo Chi (Taiw) and Mya Aye (Burma) finished 4 shots behind Cox (USA). [Royal Calcutta GC, Kolkata, West Bengal, India].
Asia
x
Played as the Indonesian Open (April 3-6; Asian circuit event). Second-placed Mya Aye (Burma) finished 8 shots behind defending champion Lu (Taiw). [Jakarta GC, Rawamangun, Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
KPGA
Played as the Korea Open (April 17-20; Asian circuit event). Won by Chen (Taiw) by 1 shot from one Japanese and four South Korean players. Third days play cancelled due to high winds. [Gwanak CC, nr Seoul, S Korea].
Asia
KPGA
Played as the KPGA Championship (Nov 5-8; Korean Tr event). Jung-woong Park (S Kor) finished in second place behind Seung-hak Kim (S Kor). [Hanyang CC, Goyang, nr Seoul, S Korea].
Asia
x
Played as the Malaysian Open. Second-placed Tsao Chien-teng (Taiw) finished 9 shots behind McNulty (Zim). [Old course, Royal Selangor GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open. Won by Lu (Taiw). [Wack Wack G&CC, Manila, Philippines].
Asia
Rolex
Played as the Rolex Masters (Asian circuit event). Won by Chang (Taiw). [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Singapore Open. Second-placed Mya Aye (Burma) and Sheng-san Hsu (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Cox (USA). [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Republic of China Open (Asian circuit event). Second-placed Mike Krantz (USA) and defending champion Liang-huan Lu (Taiw) finished 4 shots behind Kuo (Taiw).
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Open. Won by Lu (Taiw).
Japan
x
Played as the United States-Japan Professional Golf Match (Nov 6-9; Japan Tr event; individual low score winner). Second-placed Norio Suzuki (Jpn) and defending champion Tom Purtzer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Pate (USA), who recorded the second of his two Japan Tour wins. [Sports Shinko CC, Kawanishi, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Aso National Park Open (Japan Tr event). Won by Kusakabe (Jpn). Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Aso GC, Aso, Kumamoto].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Tournament (Oct 23-26; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind first-time Japan Tour winner Gilder (USA). [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Mike Reid (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA), whose first prize equated to $52,173. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 31-Nov 3; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) and K. Yoshikawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Kikuchi (Jpn), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour victory. [East course, Sagamihara GC, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Jpn].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (Oct 2-5; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Seiichi Kanai (Jpn) and Minami(?) Takahashi (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Yamamoto (Jpn). [Akagi course, Northern CC, Shibukawa, Gunma, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as the Golf Nippon Series (Dec 3-7; Japanese major ch'ship and season-ending event). Won by Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn). [Co-hosted by Yomiuri CC, Nishinomiya, Hyogo and Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo].
Japan
x
Played as the Toshiba Taiheiyo Pacific Masters (Nov 13-16; Japan Tr event). Defending champion Suzuki (Jpn) beat Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) at the first playoff hole. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Played as the Chunichi Crowns - International Invitation Golf (May 1-4; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Aoki (Jpn), who recorded his third straight and fifth overall win in this event. [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
Pepsi / Wilson
Played as the Pepsi-Wilson Tournament (May 19-22). Suzuki (Jpn) recorded his tenth Japan Tour win. [Mannennike West course, Ube 72 CC, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan].
Aus/NZ
Air NZ/Shell
Played as the Air New Zealand Shell Open (Nov 27-30). Second-placed Lanny Wadkins (USA) finished 2 shots behind Darcy (Ire), who secured his first and only Australia Tour win. [Titirangi GC, New Lynn, Auckland, NZ].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian Masters. Rodger Davis (Aus) finished in second place behind Littler (USA).
Aus/NZ
Dunhill
Played as the Dunhill Australian Open (Nov 13-16). Second-placed Brian Jones (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus), who posted the first of his five Australian Open wins. [The Lakes GC, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Mayne Nickless
Played as the Mayne Nickless Australian PGA Ch'ship. Seve Ballesteros (Esp) finished in second place behind Torrance (Scot).
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the New Zealand Open (Dec 4-7). Second-placed Eamonn Darcy (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Allin (USA), who recorded his first and only Australia Tour win. [New Plymouth GC, Ngamotu Links, New Plymouth, NZ].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 30-Jan 2). Second-placed Roger Davis (Aus) finished 6 shots behind defending champion Bob Charles (NZ). [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].
Africa
B&H
Played as the Benson & Hedges Kenya Open. Won by Waites (Eng). [Muthaiga GC, Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
x
South African Masters not played in 1980.
Played as the South African Open. Mark McNulty (Zim) finished in second place behind Cole (RSA). [Durban CC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa].
Africa
Lexington
Played as the Lexington PGA Championship. Won by Baiocchi (RSA). [The Wanderers GC, Ilovo, Johannesburg, RSA].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Ballesteros (Esp) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Sandy Lyle (Scot) was second with 70.74; Greg Norman (Aus) was third with 70.85.
Awards
PGA of America
Trevino (USA) won his fifth PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 80 rounds). Tom Watson (USA) was second with 69.95; Jerry Pate (USA) was third with 70.72.
Awards
PGA Tour
Trevino (USA) won the inaugural PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Tom Watson (USA) was second with 69.95; Jerry Pate (USA) was third with 70.72.
Awards
Japan Tr
Isao Aoki (Jpn) won his fourth (and third straight) Japan Golf Tour Money List, with 1980 season earnings of Yn60,532,660 from Japan Tour events and golf's four top majors (Masters, Open, US Open, US PGA).
Awards
PGA Tour
Watson (USA) won his fourth straight PGA Tour leading money winner title, with 1980 season earnings of $530,808 on the Tour. Lee Trevino (USA) was second with $385,814; Curtis Strange (USA) was third with $271,888.
Awards
Asia Circuit
Lu (Taiw) won the Asia Golf Circuit Order of Merit for the second straight year, accumulating the most pts from Asia's top professional events.
Norman (Aus) won his second Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Lyle (Scot) won his second straight Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1980 Order of Merit winner. Using a season-long points system, Lyle accumulated 43,346 pts; Greg Norman (Aus) was second with 43,068 pts; Seve Ballesteros (Esp) was third with 42,376 pts. Greg Norman (Aus) topped the Tour's 1980 Prize Money List with £74,828; Lyle was second with £66,059; Ballesteros was third with £52,089.
1980/81 South Africa Tour Order of Merit. Won by McNulty (Zim).
Awards
PGA of America
Watson (USA) won his fourth straight PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
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Eurpn Tr
Hoad (Eng) won the European Tour 1980 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Hoad finished 71st on the Tour's (points-based) Order of Merit; he won £4,422 in prize money during the season.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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