1996 - Seniors (All)
The winners in the category "1996 - Seniors (All)" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Majors
Ford
Played as the Ford Senior Players Championship (July 11-14). Second-placed Hale Irwin (USA) finished 2 shots behind Floyd (USA). [TPC Michigan, Dearborn, Detroit, Mich.].
Majors
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Played as The Tradition (April 4-7). Second-placed Hale Irwin (USA) finished 3 shots behind Nicklaus (USA), who recorded the last of his ten Snr PGA Tour victories, and eighth senior major title. [Cochise course, Desert Mountain GC, Scottsdale, AZ].
Majors
USGA
The US Senior Open (July 4-7). Second-placed Hale Irwin (USA) finished 2 shots behind Stockton (USA), who recorded his third and last win in a senior major championship. [Canterbury GC, Beachwood, Ohio].
Majors
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Seniors' Championship (April 18-21). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Irwin (USA), who recorded his first senior major championship win. [Champion course, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].
America
Burnet
Played as the Burnet Senior Classic (July 19-21). Second-placed Bruce Crampton (Aus) and J.C. Snead (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time Snr PGA Tour winner Fernández (Arg). [Bunker Hills GC, Coon Rapids, nr Minneapolis, Minn.].
America
Ameritech
Played as the Ameritech Senior Open (July 26-28). Second-placed John Bland (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Morgan (USA), who recorded the last of his three Snr PGA Tour wins. [Kemper Lakes GC, Kildeer, nr Chicago, Illinois].
America
Amex
Played as the American Express Invitational (Feb 23-25). Second-placed Bob Murphy (USA) finished 5 shots behind Irwin (USA). [TPC Prestancia, Sarasota, Florida].
America
Ralphs
Played as the Ralphs Senior Classic (Oct 4-6). Second-placed Jim Colbert (USA) and Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time Senior PGA Tour winner Morgan (USA). [Wilshire CC, Los Angeles, California].
America
Bank of Boston
Played as the Bank of Boston Senior Classic (Aug 23-25). Second-placed Jay Sigel (USA) and Tom Wargo (USA) finished 1 shot behind Dent (USA), who recorded his tenth Snr PGA Tour win. [Nashawtuc CC, Concord, Massachusetts].
America
Bank One
Played as the Bank One Classic (Sept 13-15). Second-placed Gibby Gilbert (USA) and Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Hill (USA), who recorded the last of his 18 Snr PGA Tour wins. [Kearney Hill Links, Lexington, Kentucky].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Senior Classic at Opryland (May 24-26). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) and Jay Sigel (USA) finished 1 shot behind Aoki (Jpn), who recorded his fifth Snr PGA Tour win. [Gaylord Springs Links, Nashville, Tennessee; at the time known as Springhouse GC].
America
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Played as the Boone Valley Classic (Sept 6-8). Gilbert (USA) beat Hale Irwin (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his fifth Snr PGA Tour win. [Boone Valley GC, Augusta, nr St Louis, Missouri].
America
du Maurier
Played as the du Maurier Champions (June 13-16; last played in 1986). Second-placed Larry Mowry (USA) finished 1 shot behind Coody (USA), who recorded the last of his five Snr PGA Tour wins. [Hamilton G&CC, Ancaster, Ontario].
America
Energizer
Played as the Energizer Senior Tour Championship (Nov 7-10; Senior PGA Tour season-ending event). Second-placed Kermit Zarley (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jay Sigel (USA), who recorded his second Senior PGA Tour win. [The Dunes G&BC, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina].
America
IntelliNet
Played as the Greater Naples IntelliNet Challenge (Feb 9-11). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Al Geiberger (USA), who recorded the last of his ten Senior PGA Tour victories. [Classics course, Lely Resort, Naples, FL].
America
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Played as the Brickyard Crossing Championship produced by the Brickyard Foundation (Sept 20-22). Second-placed John Jacobs (USA) finished 1 shot behind Powell (USA), who recorded the last of his four Snr PGA Tour wins. Saturday's second round was rained out. [Brickyard Crossing GC, Indianapolis, IN].
America
Northville
Played as the Northville Long Island Classic (Aug 16-18). Second-placed Jim Colbert (USA) finished 3 shots behind Bland (RSA). [Meadow Brook Club, Jericho, Long Island, NY].
America
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Played as the Emerald Coast Classic (Nov 1-3). Trevino (USA) beat Bob Eastwood (USA), David Graham (Aus), Mike Hill (USA) and Dave Stockton (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [The Moors GC, Milton, Florida].
America
First of America
Played as the First of America Classic (Aug 9-11). Second-placed Bob Murphy (USA) finished 1 shot behind Stockton (USA). [Egypt Valley CC, Ada, nr Grand Rapids, Michigan].
America
Raley
Played as the Raley's Gold Rush Classic (Oct 18-20). Second-placed Dave Stockton (USA) finished 5 shots behind Colbert (USA). [Serrano CC, El Dorado Hills, nr Sacramento, CA].
America
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard Champions Championship (Nov 8-10; unofficial Snr PGA Tour event for 60+ age group; played as part of the season-ending Senior Tour Championship). Won by Charles (NZ). [The Dunes G&BC, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina].
America
FHP Health
Played as the FHP Health Care Classic (March 1-3). Morgan (USA) beat Gary Player (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Ojai Valley Inn & CC, Ojai, nr Ventura, California].
America
VFW
Played as the VFW Senior Championship (Aug 2-4). Second-placed Jim Colbert (USA) finished 1 shot behind Eichelberger (USA). [Loch Lloyd CC, nr Kansas City, Missouri].
America
Toshiba
Played as the Toshiba Senior Classic (March 15-17). Second-placed Bob Eastwood (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jim Colbert (USA). [Newport Beach CC, Newport Beach, California].
America
PaineWebber
Played as the PaineWebber Invitational (May 3-5). Second-placed Tom Wargo (USA) and Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Marsh (Aus). [TPC Piper Glen, Charlotte, North Carolina].
America
Diners Club
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 Jim Colbert (USA) & Bob Murphy (USA) beat Jay Sigel (USA) & Vicente Fernandez (Arg) 3 and 1 in the final of the Snr PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Diners Club
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 Jim Colbert (USA) & Bob Murphy (USA) beat Jay Sigel (USA) & Vicente Fernandez (Arg) 3 and 1 in the final of the Snr PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Bell Atlantic
Played as the Bell Atlantic Classic (June 21-23). Douglass (USA) beat John Schroeder (USA) and Tom Wargo (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole to record the last of his 11 Snr PGA Tour wins. [Chester Valley GC, Malvern, nr Philadelphia, PA].
America
Kroger
Played as the Kroger Senior Classic (Jun 28-30). Second-placed Mike Hill (USA) and Rocky Thompson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Aoki (Jpn). [Grizzly course, Golf Ctr at Kings Island, Mason, Ohio].
America
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Played as the Las Vegas Senior Classic (April 26-28). Defending champion Colbert (USA) beat Dave Stockton (USA) with a par at the fourth playoff hole. Bob Charles (NZ) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada].
America
Liberty Mutual
Played as the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (March 22-24; unofficial two-man better-ball team event). Second-placed Orville Moody (USA) & Jimmy Powell (USA), Jack Nicklaus (USA) & Gary Player (RSA) and Harold Henning (RSA) & Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champions Lee Trevino (USA) & Mike Hill (USA). [Stadium (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Liberty Mutual
Played as the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (March 22-24; unofficial two-man better-ball team event). Second-placed Orville Moody (USA) & Jimmy Powell (USA), Jack Nicklaus (USA) & Gary Player (RSA) and Harold Henning (RSA) & Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champions Lee Trevino (USA) & Mike Hill (USA). [Stadium (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Lexus
Played as the Lexus Challenge hosted by Raymond Floyd (Dec 20/21; unofficial Snr PGA Tour pro-celebrity post-season two-person team event; 12 teams participated). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) & Kevin Costner (USA; actor), Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) & Robert Wuhl (USA; actor) and John Brodie (USA; American football & Snr PGA Tr pro) & Ken Griffey Jr (USA; baseball) finished 4 shots behind Hale Irwin (USA) & Sean Connery (Scot; actor). [Citrus course, La Quinta Resort, La Quinta, Calif; now called the Citrus Club at La Quinta].
America
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Played as the Puerto Rico Senior Tournament of Champions (Jan 18-21; Senior PGA Tour season-opener). Second-placed and defending champion Jim Colbert (USA) finished 1 shot behind John Bland (RSA), who recorded his second Senior PGA Tour win. [East course, TPC Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico; at the time known as Dorado Beach Resort].].
America
Nationwide
Played as the Nationwide Championship (May 10-12). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Colbert (USA). [Lakeside course, GC of Georgia, Alpharetta, nr Atlanta, Georgia].
America
Cadillac/NFL
Played as the Cadillac NFL Golf Classic (May 17-19). Second-placed Jay Sigel (USA) finished 2 shots behind Murphy (USA), who recorded his tenth Snr PGA Tour win. [Upper Montclair CC, Clifton, NJ].
America
x
Played as the Pittsburgh Senior Classic (June 7-9). Second-placed J.C. Snead (USA) and Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Weiskopf (USA), who recorded the last of his four Snr PGA Tour wins. [Quicksilver GC, Midway, nr Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania].
America
Office Depot
Played as the Office Depot Father/Son Challenge (Dec 7/8; 36-hole post-season scramble event). Second-placed Dave & Ron Stockton (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champions Raymond Floyd & Ray Jr (USA). [Windsor Club, Orchid Beach, nr Vero Beach, Florida].
America
Bruno's
Played as Bruno's Memorial Classic (May 31-Jun 2). Bland (RSA) beat John Paul Cain (USA) with a bogey at the third playoff hole; Kermit Zarley (USA) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [Greystone G&CC, Birmingham, Alabama].
America
Royal Caribbn
Played as the Royal Caribbean Classic (Feb 2-4). Second-placed Hale Irwin (USA) finished 4 shots behind Murphy (USA). [Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, nr Miami, FL; at the time known as the Links at Key Biscayne].
America
SBC
Played as the SBC Dominion Seniors (March 29-31). Second-placed Bob Dickson (USA), Gary Player (RSA) and Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Weiskopf (USA). [Dominion CC, San Antonio, Texas].
America
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Played as the Senior Slam (March 9/10; unofficial Snr PGA Tr event, for the previous year's four senior major winners). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA; The Tradition) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Floyd (USA; Snr PGA). Tom Weiskopf (USA; US Snr Open) was third and J.C Snead (USA; Snr Players) fourth. [Cabo Real GC, Los Cabos, Baja, Mexico].
America
x
Played as the Senior Skins Game (Jan 27/28; four-man Snr PGA Tr unofficial money event). Floyd (USA) earned a total of 8 skins worth $240,000 to win this event for the third straight year. Second was Jim Colbert (USA) 7 skins worth $180,000. Third was Arnold Palmer (USA) 2 skins worth $80,000. Fourth was Jack Nicklaus (USA) 1 skin worth $40,000. [South course, Mauna Lani Resort, Puako, Big Island, Hawaii].
America
GTE
Played as the GTE Suncoast Classic (Feb 16-18). Second-placed J.C. Snead (USA) finished 1 shot behind Nicklaus (USA). [TPC Tampa Bay, Lutz, nr Tampa, FL].
America
x
Played as The Transamerica (Oct 11-13). Second-placed Jim Colbert (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bland (RSA), who recorded the last of his five Snr PGA Tour wins. [South course, Silverado Resort, Napa, California].
America
Hyatt Regency
Played as the Hyatt Regency Maui Kaanapali Classic (Oct 25-27). Second-placed Hale Irwin (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Charles (NZ), who recorded the last of his 23 Snr PGA Tour victories. [Royal Ka'anapali course, Ka'anapali Resort, Maui, Hawaii; at the time known as the North course].
America
Franklin Quest
Played as the Franklin Quest Championship (Aug 30-Sep 1). Second-placed Kermit Zarley (USA) finished 2 shots behind Marsh (Aus). [Park Meadows CC, Park City, nr Salt Lake City, Utah].
America
Vantage
Played as the Vantage Championship (Sept 27-29). Second-placed Kermit Zarley (USA), Gary Player (RSA) and defending champion Hale Irwin (USA) finished 1 shot behind Colbert (USA). [Championship course, Tanglewood Golf, Clemmons, nr Winston-Salem, NC].
Europe
Beko/Oger
Played as the inaugural Beko/Oger Tours Turkish Seniors Open (May 10-12; the first professional golf tournament to be hosted in Turkey). Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Verwey (RSA). [National GC, Belek, nr Antalya, Turkey].
Europe
Castle Royle
Played as the Castle Royle European Seniors Classic. Horton (Eng) beat Brian Huggett (Wales) in a playoff. [Castle Royle G&CC, nr Maidenhead, Berks, England].
Europe
Ryder
Played as the Ryder Collingtree Seniors Classic. Huish (Scot) beat Malcolm Gregson (Eng) and Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) in a playoff. [Collingtree Park GC, Northampton, Northants].
Europe
De Vere
Played as the De Vere Hotels Seniors Classic. Second-placed Antonio Garrido (Esp) and Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Campagnoli (Italy). [Belton Woods Htl & GC, nr Grantham, Lincs, England].
Europe
Hippo
Played as the inaugural Hippo Jersey Seniors Open (June 7-9). Second-placed Roberto Bernardini (Italy), Alberto Croce (Italy), David Huish (Scot) and Vincent Tshabalala (RSA) finished 7 shots behind 51-year-old Maurice Bembridge (Eng), who recorded the first of his two European Senior Tour wins. [La Moye GC, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Europe
Lawrence Batley
Played as the Lawrence Batley Seniors Open. Second-placed Neil Coles (Eng) and Alberto Croce (Italy) finished 2 shots behind Gregson (Eng). [Huddersfield GC, West Yorkshire, England].
Europe
x
Played as the Motor City Seniors Open. Second-placed Randall Vines (Aus), Tommy Horton (Eng) and Bill Hardwick (Can) finished 3 shots behind Morgan (Eng). [The Warwickshire G&CC, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, England].
Europe
Northern Electric
Played as the Northern Electric Snrs Open. Second-placed Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) and Antonio Garrido (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Horton (Eng). [Slaley Hall Resort, Hexham, Northumberland].
Europe
The Belfry
Played as The Belfry PGA Snrs Championship (Aug 22-25). Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 1 shot behind 50-year-old Terry Gale (Aus), who recorded the first of his seven European Seniors Tour wins. [Brabazon course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
Europe
x
Played as the Scottish Seniors Open (Sept 6-8). Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 4 shots behind John Morgan (Eng), who recorded his fifth European Senior Tour win. [Hawkshill course, Newmachar GC, nr Aberdeen, Scotland].
Europe
x
Played as the Senior British Open (10th) (July 25-28). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and David Oakley (USA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Barnes (Scot). [Dunluce Links, Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].
Europe
x
Played as The Senior Players Championship (Eurpn Snr Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Gary Player (RSA) and Malcolm Gregson (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Horton (Eng). [Buckinghamshire GC, Denham, Bucks].
Europe
x
Played as the Stella Senior Open. Second-placed Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Horton (Eng). [Idstein G&CC, nr Frankfurt, Germany].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Senior Open. Second-placed Bob Shaw (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tahara (Jpn). [Spring Valley GC, Clayton South, nr Melbourne, Aus].
Awards
Snr PGA Tr
Irwin (USA) won the Byron Nelson Award, recording the lowest scoring average on the Senior PGA Tour. Isao Aoki (Jpn) was second with 70.04; Raymond Floyd (USA) was third with 70.22.
Awards
Snr PGA Tr
Colbert (USA) won his second straight Arnold Palmer Award as the Senior PGA Tour 1996 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,627,890. Hale Irwin (USA) was second with $1,615,769; John Bland (RSA) was third with $1,357,987.
Awards
Eurpn Snr Tr
Horton (Eng) won his second Eurpn Snrs Tr Order of Merit and associated John Jacobs Trophy, with 1996 season earnings of £133,195 on the Tour. John Morgan (Eng) was second with £69,346; Malcolm Gregson (Eng) was third with £60,090.
Colbert (USA) won his second straight Jack Nicklaus Award as the Senior PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Snr PGA Tr
Bland (RSA) won the Senior PGA Tour 1996 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player, based on the votes of his peers. He finished third on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $1,357,987.
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