Played as the Senior Skins Game (Jan 29/30; four-man Snr PGA Tr unofficial money event). Player (RSA) won with a total of 4 skins worth $220,000. Second was Tom Watson (USA) 7 skins worth $210,000. Third was Jack Nicklaus (USA) 4 skins worth $90,000. Fourth was Arnold Palmer (USA) 3 skins worth $80,000. [South course, Mauna Lani Resort, Puako, Big Island, Hawaii].

Played as the Northville Long Island Classic (Aug 21-23). Second-placed Walter Hall (USA) and J.C. Snead (USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who recorded the last of his 19 Senior PGA Tour wins. [Meadow Brook Club, Jericho, Long Island, NY].

Played as the inaugural Shell Wentworth Senior Masters (Aug 1-3). Second-placed David Creamer (Eng) and Jose Maria Canizares (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who recorded the last of his three European Snr Tour wins. [Edinburgh course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

Played as the Senior British Open (11th) (July 24-27). Player (RSA) beat John Bland (RSA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Dunluce Links, Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].

Played as the Bank One Classic (Sept 22-24). Second-placed Jack Kiefer (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [Kearney Hill Links, Lexington, Kentucky].

Played as the Bank One Senior Classic. Second-placed Dale Douglass (USA) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA). [Kearney Hill Links, Lexington, Kentucky].

Played as The Belfast Telegraph Irish Seniors Masters. Second-placed Jose Maria Roca (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [Malone GC, Dunmurry, Belfast, N. Ireland].

Played as the Royal Caribbean Classic. Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ), Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) and Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, nr Miami, FL; at the time known as the Links at Key Biscayne].

Played as the PGA Seniors' Championship (April 12-15). Second-placed Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). For the second time in three years Rodriguez finished runner-up to Player in this event. [Champion course, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].

Played as the Senior British Open (4th). Won by Player (RSA) for the second time in three years. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

Played as the GTE North Classic (Sept 8-10). Second-placed Billy Casper (USA), Al Geiberger (USA) and Joe Jimenez (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Player (RSA). Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Broadmoor CC, Indianapolis, IN].

Played as the RJR Championship. Second-placed Rives McBee (USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA). [Championship course, Tanglewood Golf, Clemmons, nr Winston-Salem, NC].

Played as the Senior British Open (2nd). Won by Player (RSA). [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

Played as the inaugural Aetna Challenge (Feb 26-28). Second-placed Dave Hill (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gary Player (RSA). [The Club Pelican Bay, Naples, FL].

Played as the inaugural GTE North Classic (Sept 9-11). Second-placed Dave Hill (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [Broadmoor CC, Indianapolis, IN].

The US Senior Open (Aug 4-7). Defending champion Player (RSA) beat Bob Charles (NZ) in an 18-hole playoff (Player 68, Charles 70). [No.3 course, Medinah CC, Bloomingdale, nr Chicago, IL].

Played as the General Foods PGA Seniors' Championship (Feb 11-14). Defending champion Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA). [Champion course, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].

Played as the Southwestern Bell Classic. Player (RSA) beat Harold Henning (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Quail Creek G&CC, Oklahoma City, OK].

Played as the inaugural Northville Invitational (non-US Senior Tr event). Player (RSA) beat Bruce Crampton (Aus) with a 30-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole. [Meadow Brook Club, Jericho, Long Island, NY].

Played as the Mazda Senior Tournament Players Championship (June 11-14). Second-placed Bruce Crampton (Aus) and Chi Chi Rodriguez (PR/USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who recorded his second senior major championship win and fifth win on the Snr PGA Tour. [Sawgrass CC, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].

The US Senior Open (July 9-12). Second-placed Doug Sanders (USA) finished 6 shots behind Player (RSA). [Brooklawn CC, Fairfield, Conn.].

Played as the PaineWebber World Seniors Invitational. Player (RSA) beat Bob Charles (NZ) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina].

Played as the General Foods PGA Seniors' Championship (Feb 13-16). Second-placed Lee Elder (USA) finished 2 shots behind first-time senior major winner Player (RSA). [Champion course, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].

Played as the United Hospitals Senior Championship. Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and Lee Elder (USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA). [Chester Valley GC, Malvern, nr Philadelphia, PA].

Played as the Denver Post Champions of Golf. Player (RSA) beat Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg) with a par at the fourth playoff hole. [Plum Creek GC, Castle Rock, Colorado; at the time known as TPC Plum Creek].

Played as the Quadel Seniors Classic (Nov 22-24). Second-placed Jim Ferree (USA) and Ken Still (USA) finished 3 shots behind first-time Snr PGA Tour winner Player (RSA). [Boca Grove Plantation GC, Boca Raton, Florida].

Played as the Johnnie Walker Trophy (Oct 18-21; post-season limited field unofficial money event). Player (RSA) beat Seve Ballesteros (Esp) at the second playoff hole. [No.1 course, Golf La Moraleja, Alcobendas, nr Madrid; now called Real (Royal) La Moraleja].

Played as the inaugural PGA Tour Skins Game (four-man PGA Tour unofficial money event). Player (RSA) won with a total of 7 skins worth $170,000. Second was Arnold Palmer (USA) 8 skins worth $140,000. Third was Jack Nicklaus (USA) 2 skins worth $40,000. Fourth was Tom Watson (USA) 1 skin worth $10,000. The event is remembered not just for the golf, but for Tom Watson accusing Gary Player of removing a rooted leaf from behind his ball (which the Rules of Golf prohibit). Player insisted the leaf was loose and could be removed as a loose impediment. [Desert Highlands GC, Scottsdale, Arizona].

Played as the Lexington PGA Championship. Won by Player (RSA). [The Wanderers GC, Ilovo, Johannesburg, RSA].

Played as the Datsun South African Open. Player (RSA) beat John Bland (RSA) at the third hole of a sudden-death playoff. This followed an 18-hole playoff in which Player and Bland scored 70 and Warren Humpreys (Eng) scored 72. This was the last of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Jo'burg, RSA].

Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile). Won by Player (RSA).

Played as the Kronenbrau South African Masters. Won by Player (RSA) by 6 shots. The 'Black Knight' also won the SA Open and SA PGA in 1979 to take the South African 'Triple Crown' (the first player ever to do so). [Milnerton GC, nr Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA].

Played as the BA/Yellow Pages South African Open. Second-placed Ian Mosey (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who also won the SA PGA and SA Masters in 1979 to take the South African 'Triple Crown' (the first player ever to do so). This was the twelfth of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

1979/80 South Africa Tour Order of Merit. Won for the second time in his career by Player (RSA).

Played as the Lexington PGA Championship. Won by Player (RSA), who also won the SA Open and SA Masters in 1979 to take the South African 'Triple Crown' (the first player ever to do so). Reduced to 54 holes after final round was rained-out. [The Wanderers GC, Ilovo, Johannesburg, RSA].

Played as the inaugural PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Aug 7; unofficial event for the previous year's winners of the three US-based Majors and the Tournament Plyrs). Tied after 18 holes, Gary Player (The Masters) and Andy North (US Open) shared the $12,000 first prize. Tied in third place on 77 were Jack Nicklaus (Tournament Plyrs) and John Mahaffey (US PGA). [East Course, Oak Hill CC, Pittsford, Rochester, NY].

Played as the Houston Open (April 20-23). Second-placed Andy Bean (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gary Player (RSA), who recorded his third straight PGA Tour win in a row, and what proved to be the last of his 24 PGA Tour wins. [The Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX. Course used was based on the current back-nine of the Tournament course and part of the neighbouring Panther Trail course].

Played as the MONY Tournament of Champions (April 13-16). Second-placed Andy North (USA) and Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].

The Masters Tournament (42nd) (April 6-9). Second-placed Rod Funseth (USA), Hubert Green (USA) and Tom Watson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who recorded his third and final Masters win. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters. Second-placed Simon Hobday (RSA) and Hugh Baiocchi (RSA) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA). [Kensington GC, Johannesburg, S Africa. Course no longer exists; club merged with Royal Johannesburg GC in 1998].

Second-placed Hubert Green (USA) and Rudy Lavares (Phil) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Seve Ballesteros & Antonio Garrido (Esp). [Wack Wack G&CC, Manila, Philippines].

Played as the Yellow Pages South African Open. Second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) and Bobby Cole (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA). This was the eleventh of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [East course, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Jo'burg, RSA].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters (Feb 6-9). Second-placed Cobie Legrange (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA). [Kensington GC, Johannesburg, S Africa. Course no longer exists; club merged with Royal Johannesburg GC in 1998].

Played as the South African Open. Dave Suddards (RSA) and Bobby Verwey (RSA) finished in second place behind defending champion Player (RSA). This was the tenth of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Durban CC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa].

1976/77 South Africa Tour Order of Merit. Won by Player (RSA).

Played as the Trophee Lancome. Won by Gary Player (RSA). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].

Played as the South African Open. Allan Henning (RSA) finished in second place behind Player (RSA). This was the ninth of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [King David Mowbray GC, Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA; at the time known as Mowbray GC].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters (Jan 23-26). Player (RSA) beat Bobby Cole (RSA) at the second playoff hole to record his fourth straight SA Masters win. [Kensington GC, Johannesburg, S Africa. Course no longer exists; club merged with Royal Johannesburg GC in 1998].

Played as the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic (May 23-26). Second-placed Lou Graham (USA) and Hubert Green (USA) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA), who recorded his 20th PGA Tour win. [South course, Colonial CC, Cordova, nr Memphis, TN].

The Masters Tournament (38th) (April 11-14). Second-placed Dave Stockton (USA) and Tom Weiskopf (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA), who recorded the second of his three Masters titles. Later that year Player also won the Open Championship at Royal Lytham. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

The Open Championship (103rd) (July 10-13). Second-placed Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Player (RSA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].

Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Mark Hayes (USA) finished in second place behind Player (RSA), who shot a 9-under 59 during the event, setting a new world record low score for 18 holes in a professional tournament. [Gavea GC, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro].

Played as the Australian Open (Oct 31-Nov 3). Second-placed Norman Wood (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA), who posted the last of his seven Australian Open wins. [Lake Karrinyup CC, Perth, WA, Aus].

Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (Oct 11-13; field of eight players). Player (RSA) beat Graham Marsh (Aus) at the 40th hole in the final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

Played as the Southern Open (Sept 6-9). Second-placed Forrest Fezler (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gary Player (RSA). [Green Island CC, Columbus, Georgia].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters (Jan 19-22; South Africa circuit 1971/72 season). Second-placed Bobby Cole (RSA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA). [Kensington GC, Johannesburg, S Africa. Course no longer exists; club merged with Royal Johannesburg GC in 1998].

Played as the South African Open. Bobby Cole (RSA) finished in second place behind Player (RSA). This was the eighth of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Jo'burg, RSA].

Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Steve Melnyk (USA) finished in second place behind Player (RSA). [Gavea GC, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro].

Played as the Greater New Orleans Open (March 23-26). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) and Dave Eichelberger (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gary Player (RSA). [Lakewood GC, New Orleans, LA].

The US PGA Championship (54th) (Aug 3-6). Second-placed Tommy Aaron (USA) and Jim Jamieson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA), who recorded the second of his two US PGA wins. [South course, Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan].

Played as the World Series of Golf (Sept 9/10; unofficial four-man 36-hole exhibition event for the season's four major championship winners ... or substitutes). First (on 142): Gary Player (RSA; US PGA). Second (144): Jack Nicklaus (USA; Masters and US Open) and Lee Trevino (USA; British Open). Fourth (145): Gay Brewer (USA; Canadian Open). Won by Gary Player (RSA). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters (Nov 29-Dec 2; S Africa circuit 1972/73 season). Second-placed Harold Henning (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who won this title for the third straight time. He last won the title earlier in the year in January, when it was part of the [Kensington GC, Johannesburg, S Africa. Course no longer exists; club merged with Royal Johannesburg GC in 1998].

Played as the National Airlines Open Invitational (March 25-28). Second-placed and defending champion Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [West course, CC of Miami, Miami, FL].

Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (Oct 7-9; field of eight players). Player (RSA) beat Jack Nicklaus (USA) 5 and 4 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters (Jan 14-17). Second-placed Harold Henning (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). Harold's brother Graham Henning was a shot further back in third. [Kensington GC, Johannesburg, S Africa. Course no longer exists; club merged with Royal Johannesburg GC in 1998].

Played as the Greater Jacksonville Open (March 18-21). Player (RSA) beat Hal Underwood (USA) with a par four at the second playoff hole. [Hidden Hills GC, nr Jacksonville, FL; at the time Hidden Hills CC].

Played as the Greater Greensboro Open (April 2-5). Second-placed Miller Barber (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC].

Played as the Australian Open (Oct 22-25). Second-placed Bruce Devlin (Aus) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA), who posted the sixth of his seven Australian Open wins. [Kingston Heath GC, Melbourne, Australia].

Played as the South African PGA Championship. Won by Player (RSA). [Germiston CC, Germiston, nr J'burg, RSA].

Played as the Australian Open (Oct 23-26). Second-placed Guy Wolstenholme (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA). On a wet and windy final day, Player's 5-over-par 77 just got him over the line. He became only the second five-time winner of this coveted title. [Royal Sydney GC, Rose Bay, Sydney, Aus].

Played as the Tournament of Champions (April 17-20). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Trevor Wilkes (RSA) finished 6 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA). This was the seventh of 13 South African Open wins for Player, and his fifth straight win in this event. [Durban CC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa].

Played as the World Series of Golf (Sept 7/8; unofficial four-man 36-hole exhibition event for the season's four major championship winners). Gary Player (RSA; British Open) beat Bob Goalby (USA; Masters) with a birdie on the fourth playoff hole (par-4 18th). Both shot 143 (+3) in regulation play. Third (144): Julius Boros (USA; US PGA). Fourth (153): Lee Trevino (USA; US Open). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Cobie le Grange (RSA) finished 7 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA). This was the sixth of 13 South African Open wins for Player, and his fourth straight win in this event. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

The Open Championship (97th) (July 10-13). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) and Bob Charles (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). Player's three-wood approach to the par-5 14th (the Spectacles) set-up an eagle three; to this day it is still referred to as "the shot" in Carnoustie legend. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].

Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (Oct 10-12; field of eight players). Gary Player (RSA) beat Bob Charles (NZ) by 1 hole in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters (Feb 17-20). Second-placed Cobie Legrange (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA). [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Allan Henning (RSA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA). This was the fifth of 13 South African Open wins for Player, and his third straight win in this event. [East London GC, Eastern Cape, RSA].

Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Tournament (Oct 6-8; field of eight players). Defending champion Player (RSA) beat Jack Nicklaus (USA) 6 and 4 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Harold Henning (RSA) and Cobie le Grange (RSA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Player (RSA). This was the fourth of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 3 shots behind Gary Player (RSA), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the Canada Cup. Team winners of the Cup: Gary Player & Harold Henning (RSA). [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].

Played as the World Series of Golf (Sept 11/12; unofficial four-man 36-hole exhibition event for the season's four major championship winners). First (on 139): Gary Player (RSA; US Open). Second (142): Jack Nicklaus (USA; Masters). Third (144): Peter Thomson (Aus; British Open). Fourth (151): Dave Marr (USA; US PGA). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

The US Open (65th) (Jun 17-21). Player (RSA) beat Kel Nagle (Aus) in an 18-hole playoff: Player 71 (+1), Nagle 74 (+4). Winning the US Open allowed Player to complete a career grand slam of all four Majors. [Bellerive CC, St Louis, Missouri].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed John Hayes (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Player (RSA). This was the third of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Royal Cape GC, Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA].

Played as the Australian Open (50th) (Oct 28-30). Second-placed Frank Phillips (Aus) and Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 6 shots behind Player (RSA), who claimed the fourth of his seven Australian Open wins. Player shot 11-under par rounds of 62 in the first and third rounds of the championship. [Kooyonga GC, Lockleys, Adelaide, SA].

Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (Oct 14-16; field of eight players). Player (RSA) beat Peter Thomson (Aus) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].

Played as the Pensacola Open (March 6-9). Player (RSA) beat Miller Barber (USA) and defending champion Arnold Palmer in an 18-hole playoff (playoff scores: Player 71, Palmer 72, Barber 74). [Pensacola CC, Pensacola, FL].

Played as the Dunlop South African Masters. Won by Player (RSA). [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

Played as the "500" Festival Open Invitational (May 27-31; held in conjunction with the Indy 500 race week). Second-placed Doug Sanders (USA) and Art Wall Jr (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gary Player (RSA). [Brickyard Crossing GC, at the time known as Speedway GC, Indianapolis, IN].

Played as the San Diego Open Invitational (Jan 10-13). Second-placed Tony Lema (USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA). [Riverwalk GC, San Diego, CA; at the time known as Stardust CC].

Played as the Australian Open (Oct 31-Nov 2). Second-placed Bruce Devlin (Aus) finished 7 shots behind defending champion Player (RSA), who posted the third of his seven Australian Open wins. [East course, Royal Melbourne GC, Victoria, Aus].

Played as the Australian Open (Nov 1-3). Second-placed Kel Nagle (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Player (RSA), who posted the second of his seven Australian Open wins. [Royal Adelaide GC, Seaton, Adelaide, SA].

The US PGA Championship (44th) (July 19-22). Second-placed Bob Goalby (USA) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who recorded his first of two US PGA titles, and third major championship win. [Aronimink GC, Newton Square, PA].

Player (RSA) was the PGA Tour 1961 leading money winner, with earnings of $64,540 on the Tour. Arnold Palmer (USA) was second with $61,091; Doug Sanders (USA) was third with $57,428.

Played as the first (and only) Sunshine Open Invitational (March 23-26). Second-placed Arnold Palmer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gary Player (RSA). [Miami Beach GC, Miami Beach, FL; at the time known as Bayshore GC].

The Masters Tournament (25th) (April 6-10). Second-placed Arnold Palmer (USA) and Charles Coe (USA, amateur) finished 1 shot behind Player (RSA), who claimed the first of his three Masters titles. Player became the first non-American to don the coveted Masters green jacket. Monday finish required following earlier weather delays. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Played as the Inaugural Lucky International Open (Jan 26-29). Second-placed George Bayer (USA) and Don Whitt (USA) finished 2 shots behind Gary Player (S Africa). [Harding Park GC, San Francisco, Calif. Now known as TPC Harding Park].

Played as the inaugural Dunlop South African Masters (Jan 21-24; evolved out of the South African Professional Match Play Championship). Second-placed Retief Waltman (S Africa) finished 17 shots behind Player (S Africa), whose total of 266 stood as a record low score for the event for the next 44 years. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Harold Henning (S Africa) and Tommy Trevena (S Africa) finished 7 shots behind Player (S Africa). This was the second of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [King David Mowbray GC, Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA; at the time known as Mowbray GC].

The Open Championship (88th) (July 1-3). Second-placed Flory Van Donck (Belg) and Fred Bullock (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Player (S Africa). [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

Played as the Dunlop South African Match Play Masters (replaced in 1960 by the Dunlop South African Masters). Player (S Africa) beat Harold Henning (S Africa) 3 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].

Played as the Kentucky Derby Open. Won by Gary Player (S Africa), who recorded his first US PGA Tour win.

Played as the Australian Open (Aug 28-30). Second-placed Kel Nagle (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Player (S Africa), who recorded the first of his seven Australian Open wins. [Kooyonga GC, Lockleys, Adelaide, SA].

Played as the Australian PGA Ch'ship. Player (S Africa) beat Peter Thomson (Aus) by 2 holes in the final. [Huntingdale GC, Oakleigh South, Melbourne].

Played as the Dunlop Tournament (played over 90 holes). Second-placed Arthur Lees (Eng) finished 2 shots behind 20-year-old Player (S Africa), who recorded his first top-flight tournament win in England. [New course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].

Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Bruce Keyter (S Africa) finished 3 shots behind 20-year-old Player (S Africa). This was the first of 13 South African Open wins for Player. [Durban CC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa].