Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 17-19; PGA Tour Champions season-opener). Second-placed David Toms (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tom Lehman (USA). [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].

Played as the Principal Charity Classic (June 8-10). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger), Glen Day (USA), Woody Austin (USA) and Scott Parel (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA). Event reduced to 36 holes due to severe weather forcing cancellation of the final round. [Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa].

Played as the Tucson Conquistadores Classic (March 17-19). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tom Lehman (USA), who recorded his tenth Champions Tour win. Stricker was making his Champions Tour debut, and won the next edition of this event a year later. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].

Played as the SAS Championship (Oct 9-11). Second-placed Joe Durant (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tom Lehman (USA), who finished his final round with an eagle and three birdies. [Highlands & Meadows hybrid course, Prestonwood CC, Cary, NC].

Played as the Encompass Championship (June 20-22). Second-placed Michael Allen (USA) and Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 1 shot behind Lehman (USA). [North Shore CC, Glenview, nr Chicago, IL].

Lehman (USA) won his second straight Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Regions Tradition (June 7-10). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) and Chien Soon Lu (Taiw) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Lehman (USA). [Shoal Creek Club, Birmingham, AL].

Lehman (USA) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture his second straight Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Bernhard Langer (Ger) was second with 2647 pts; Fred Couples (USA) was third with 1846 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.

Played as the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Nov 1-4; Champions Tour season-ending event). Second-placed Jay Haas (USA) finished 6 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA), whose win allowed him to top the season-long points tally and earn a second straight Charles Schwab Cup trophy. [Cochise course, Desert Mountain GC, Scottsdale, AZ].

Played as the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic (April 1-3). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim), Jeff Sluman (USA) and David Frost (RSA) finished 4 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA). [Fallen Oak GC, Saucier, nr Biloxi, MS].

Played as the Regions Tradition (May 5-8). Lehman (USA) beat Peter Senior (Aus) with a par at the second playoff hole. Lehman recorded his second senior major title, and third win in seven Champions Tour starts. [Shoal Creek Club, Birmingham, AL].

Lehman (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 201 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,081,526 on the Tour. Mark Calcavecchia (USA) was second with $1,867,991; John Cook (USA) was third with $1,747,075.

Lehman (USA) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture the Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Mark Calcavecchia (USA) was second with 2348 pts; Peter Senior was third with 1874 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.

Played as the MCB Tour Championship (Dec 9-11; European Senior Tour season-ending event, which replaced the OKI Castellon Senior Tour Championship and the early-season Mauritius Commercial Bank Open). Second-placed David Frost (RSA) finished 1 shot behind 51-year-old wire-to-wire winner Tom Lehman (USA), who was playing in his first regular European Senior Tour event. [Legend course, Constance Belle Mare Plage, Post de Flacq, Mauritius].

Lehman (USA) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Allianz Championship (Feb 11-13). Second-placed Jeff Sluman (USA) and Rod Spittle (Can) finished 1 shot behind Tom Lehman (USA). [Old course, Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, FL].

The Senior PGA Championship (May 27-30). Lehman (USA) beat Fred Couples (USA) and David Frost (RSA) with a par at the first playoff hole to claim his first senior major title. [Colorado GC, Parker, Colorado].

Played as the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (April 24-26; two-man better-ball team event). Tom Lehman (USA) & Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Jeff Sluman (USA) & Craig Stadler (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Lehman was making his Champions Tour debut. [Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, GA].

Played as the Torneo de Maestros (Argentine Masters) (Dec 3-6; Tour de las Americas event). Second-placed Daniel Vancsik (Arg) and Miguel Carballo (Arg) finished 5 shots behind Lehman (USA). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].

Played as the Phoenix Open (Jan 27-30). Second-placed Robert Allenby (Aus) and defending champion Rocco Mediate (USA) finished 1 shot behind Lehman (USA), who recorded the last of his five PGA Tour wins. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].

Played as the Hyundai Team Matches (Dec 16-17; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Mark Calcavecchia (USA) & Fred Couples (USA) at the 20th hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [North course, Pelican Hill GC, Newport Beach, CA].

The inaugural Williams World Challenge (Dec 29-Jan 2, 2000; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 3 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA). [Raptor course, Grayhawk GC, Scottsdale, AZ].

Played as the Skins Game (Nov 28-30; four-man PGA Tour unofficial money event). Lehman (USA) won with a total of 10 skins worth $300,000. Second was Mark O'Meara (USA) 5 skins worth $240,000. Third was Tiger Woods (USA) with 3 skins worth $60,000. David Duval (USA) was shut out with no skins. [Rancho La Quinta CC, Coachella Valley, California].

Played as the Gulfstream Loch Lomond World Invitational (July 9-12). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 5 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA), who recorded the second of his two European Tour wins. [Loch Lomond GC, Luss, Dunbartonshire].

Lehman (USA) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).

Lehman (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1996 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,780,159 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $1,697,799; Mark Brooks (USA) was third with $1,429,396.

Lehman (USA) won the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Fred Couples (USA) was second with 69.57; Mark O'Meara (USA) was third with 69.69.

Lehman (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Fred Couples (USA) was second with 69.57; Mark O'Meara (USA) was third with 69.69.

Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 13-15; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Defending champions Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Scott Hoch (USA) & Kenny Perry (USA) 2 and 1 in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].

Played as the MasterCard PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 17/18; unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Steve Jones (US Open) finished 2 shots behind Lehman (The Open). Third with 139 was Nick Faldo (The Masters). Fourth with 147 was Mark Brooks (USA PGA). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].

The Open Championship (125th) (July 18-21). Second-placed Mark McCumber (USA) and Ernie Els (RSA) finished 2 shots behind first-time major championship winner Lehman (USA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].

Lehman (USA) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.

Played as the Tour Championship (Oct 24-27). Second-placed Brad Faxon (USA) finished 6 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA), who recorded the fourth of his five PGA Tour wins. [Southern Hills CC, Tulsa, Oklahoma].

Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 8-10; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Kenny Perry (USA) & John Huston (USA) by 1 hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].

Played as the Colonial National Invitational (May 25-28). Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Tom Lehman (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].

Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 19-22). Second-placed Greg Norman (Aus) finished 5 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner Lehman (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 25-28; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Lehman (USA), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour win. [Kaimon course, Ibusuki GC, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan].