1981 - Men Japan
The winners in the category "1981 - Men Japan" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Japan
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Played as the United States-Japan Professional Golf Match (Nov 5-8; Japan Tr event; individual low score winner). Second-placed Akira Yabe (Jpn) finished 7 shots behind Clampett (USA), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour win. [Sports Shinko CC, Kawanishi, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
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Played as the Aso National Park Open (Japan Tr event). Won by Fujiki (Jpn). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Aso GC, Aso, Kumamoto].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Tournament (Oct 22-25; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Bill Rogers (USA) finished 8 shots behind Irwin (USA), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour win. [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the inaugural Casio World Open (Nov 26-29; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Trevino (USA), who recorded his first and only win in Japan. Trevino's first prize equated to US$50,000. [Kaimon course, Ibusuki GC, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 19-22; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Tsuneyuki "Tommy" Nakajima (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp), whose first prize equated to US$63,636. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 29-Nov 1; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Tsuneyuki "Tommy" Nakajima (Jpn) and Kenji Mori (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Hagawa (Jpn). The 23-year-old "leftie" recorded his first Japan Tour win after two years as a professional. [East course, Nihon Line GC, Kani, Gifu, Jpn].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (July 30-Aug 2; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Toru Nakamura (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Aoki (Jpn). [Sapporo Korakuen CC, Nibetsu, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Jpn].
Japan
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Played as the Golf Nippon Series (Dec 5/6; Japanese major ch'ship and season-ending event). Hagawa (Jpn) beat Isao Aoki (Jpn) in a playoff. Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Co-hosted by Yomiuri CC, Nishinomiya, Hyogo and Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo].
Japan
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Played as the Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 12-15; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Tom Watson (USA) and Jerry Pate (USA) finished 3 shots behind Edwards (USA), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour win. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
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Played as the Chunichi Crowns - International Invitation Golf (Apr 30-May 3; Japan Tr event). Second-placed D.A. Weibring (USA) finished 2 shots behind Marsh (Aus), who won this event for the second time. [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
Pepsi / Wilson
Played as the Pepsi-Wilson Tournament (May 18-21). Won by Marsh (Aus). [Mannennike West course, Ube 72 CC, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan].
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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