1981 - Men Aus/NZ
The winners in the category "1981 - Men Aus/NZ" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Aus/NZ
Air NZ/Shell
Played as the Air New Zealand Shell Open (Dec 3-6). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 8 shots behind Shearer (Aus). [Titirangi GC, New Lynn, Auckland, NZ].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Masters. Terry Gale (Aus) and N. Suzuki (Jpn) finished in second place behind Norman (Aus).
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Open (Nov 19-22). Second-placed and defending champion Greg Norman (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 30-year-old Rogers (USA). [Victoria GC, Melbourne, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Mayne Nickless
Played as the Mayne Nickless Australian PGA Ch'ship. Bill Dunk (Aus) finished in second place behind Ballesteros (Esp).
Aus/NZ
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Played as the New Zealand Open (Dec 10-13). Second-placed Terry Gale (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Shearer (Aus), who recorded his second Australia Tour win in as many weeks, and his second win in this event in four years. [Wellington GC, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington, NZ; from 2004 Royal Wellington GC].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 26-29; second of two NZ PGA Championships played in 1981). Terry Gale (Aus) beat Bob Charles (NZ) at the first playoff hole (par-4 16th). Both players had holes-in-one in the third round. [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 1-4; first of two NZ PGA Championships played in 1981). Brian Jones (Aus) beat John Lister (NZ) with an 18-foot birdie putt at the fourth playoff hole. Dennis Clark (NZ) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].
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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