The Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid (May 26-29). Watson (USA) beat David Eger (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole to claim his sixth senior major title and 14th overall major. [Valhalla GC, Louisville, KY].

Played as the (last) Wendy's Champions Skins Game (Jan 29/30; unofficial Champions Tr money event; four 2-man teams; alternate shot format). Defending champions Jack Nicklaus & Tom Watson won with a total of 7 skins worth $310,000. Second was Mark O'Meara & Bernhard Langer (Ger) 7 skins worth $300,000. Joint-Third was Fuzzy Zoeller & Ben Crenshaw and Fred Couples & Nick Price (Zim) 2 skins worth $80,000. (All players from USA unless mentioned otherwise). [Royal Ka'anapali GC, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii].

Played as Wendy's Champions Skins Game (Jan 16/17; unofficial Champions Tr money event; four 2-man teams; alternate shot format). Jack Nicklaus & Tom Watson won with a total of 10 skins worth $350,000. Second was Fuzzy Zoeller & Ben Crenshaw 5 skins worth $230,000. Third was Fred Couples & Nick Price (Zim) 3 skins worth $190,000. Gary Player (RSA) & Loren Roberts were shutout with no skins. (All players from USA unless indicated otherwise). [Royal Ka'anapali GC, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii].

Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 22-24; Champions Tour season-opener). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 1 shot behind 60-year-old Tom Watson (USA), who became the 13th oldest Champions Tour winner. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].

Played as the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am (April 18-20). Second-placed Jay Haas (USA) and Scott Hoch (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Watson (USA). [TPC Tampa Bay, Lutz, nr Tampa, FL].

Played as the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (April 25-27; two-man better-ball team event for the first time since 2001). Second-placed Jeff Sluman (USA) & Craig Stadler (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tom Watson (USA) & Andy North (USA). [Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, GA].

The Senior Open Championship presented by Aberdeen Asset Management (21st) (July 26-29). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) and Stewart Ginn (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who claimed his third British Senior Open win in 5 years and his 13th major championship title. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

Played as Wendy's Champions Skins Game (Jan 13/14; unofficial Champions Tr money event; four 2-man teams; alternate shot format). Jack Nicklaus & Tom Watson won with a total of 9 skins worth $320,000. Second was Gary Player (RSA) & Jay Haas 6 skins worth $290,000. Third was Arnold Palmer & Loren Roberts 1 skin worth $100,000. Fourth was Ray Floyd & Dana Quigley 2 skins worth $60,000. (All players from USA unless indicated otherwise). [Gold course, Wailea GC, Maui, Hawaii].

Played as the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am (Feb 16-18). Second-placed Jay Haas (USA) and Andy Bean (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [TPC Tampa Bay, Lutz, nr Tampa, FL].

The Senior British Open Championship presented by Aberdeen Asset Management (19th) (July 21-24). Watson (USA) beat Des Smyth (Ire) at the third playoff hole, to claim his second Senior British Open title. [Royal Aberdeen GC, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen].

Played as the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Oct 27-30; Champions Tour season-ending event). Second-placed Jay Haas (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tom Watson (USA), whose final round 64 (-8) overhauled the six-shot lead Haas had going into the final round. [Sonoma GC, Sonoma, California].

Watson (USA) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture his second Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Dana Quigley (USA) was second with 2733 pts. Mark McNulty (Ire) was third with 2210 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.

Played as Wendy's Champions Skins Game (Jan 31/Feb 1; four-man Champions Tr unofficial money event). Watson (USA) won with a total of 10 skins worth $400,000. Second was Arnold Palmer (USA) 5 skins worth $140,000. Third was Jack Nicklaus (USA) 3 skins worth $60,000. Lee Trevino (USA) was shutout with no skins. [Gold course, Wailea GC, Maui, Hawaii].

Watson (USA) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture the Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Jim Thorpe (USA) was second with 3381 pts; Bruce Lietzke (USA) was third with 2867 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.

Watson (USA) won the Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Craig Stadler (USA) was second with 69.38; Hale Irwin (USA) was third with 69.59.

Watson (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2003 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,853,108 on the Tour. Jim Thorpe (USA) was second with $1,830,306; Gil Morgan (USA) was third with $1,620,206.

Played as the JELD-WEN Tradition (Aug 28-31). Second-placed Gil Morgan (USA), Tom Kite (USA) and Jim Ahern (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [South course, The Reserve Vineyards & GC, Aloha, nr Portland, OR].

The Senior British Open presented by MasterCard (17th) (July 24-27; recognised for the first time as a senior major championship). Watson (USA) beat Carl Mason (Eng) at the second playoff hole. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

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

Played as the Senior Tour Championship at Gaillardia (Oct 24-27; Senior PGA Tour season-ending event). Second-placed Gil Morgan (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Gaillardia G&CC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma].

Played as the Senior PGA Championship (May 25-27). Second-placed Jim Thorpe (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [Ridgewood CC, Paramus, NJ].

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). Defending champions Jack Nicklaus (USA) & Tom Watson (USA) beat Bruce Fleisher (USA) & David Graham (Aus) 4 and 2 in the final of the Snr PGA Tour matches. [North course, Pelican Hill GC, Newport Beach, CA].

Played as the Ingersoll-Rand Senior Tour Championship (Nov 2-5; Senior PGA Tour season-ending event). Second-placed John Jacobs (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded his second win on the Tour. [TPC Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina].

Played as the inaugural Bank One Championship (Sept 17-19). Second-placed Bruce Summerhays (USA) finished 5 shots behind first-time Snr PGA Tour winner Watson (USA). [Bent Tree CC, Dallas, Texas].

Played as the Gillette Tour Challenge (Oct 5; unofficial money best-ball event involving eight teams that comprised a PGA Tr, LPGA Tr and Snr PGA Tr player). The team of Graham Marsh (Aus), Dottie Pepper (USA) & Tom Watson (USA) beat second-placed team of Jeff Sluman (USA), Nancy Lopez (USA) & Dana Quigley (USA) in a one-shot nearest-the-pin playoff (208-yard par-3 17th). [Mid Ocean Club, Tucker's Town, Bermuda].

Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 11/12; 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). Jack Nicklaus (USA) & Tom Watson (USA) beat Bruce Fleisher (USA) & David Graham (Aus) by 1 hole in the final of the Snr PGA Tour matches. [North course, Pelican Hill GC, Newport Beach, CA].

Played as the MasterCard Colonial (May 21-24). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 2 shots behind 48-year-old Tom Watson (USA), who recorded the last of his 39 PGA Tour wins. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].

Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA), who won this event for the second time ... 17 years after the first. This was the last of Watson's four Japan Tour wins. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].

Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 30-Jun 2). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

Played as the Skins Game ((Nov 26/27; four-man PGA Tour unofficial money event). Watson (USA) won with a total of 6 skins worth $210,000. Second was Fred Couples (USA) 5 skins worth $170,000. Third was Paul Azinger (USA) 4 skins worth $80,000 and defending champion Payne Stewart (USA) 3 skins worth $80,000. [Mountains course, Bighorn GC, Palm Desert, California].

Played as the Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Open. Second-placed Ronan Rafferty (N.Ire) finished 3 shots behind Watson (USA). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].

Played as the inaugural Nabisco Championships of Golf (Oct 29-Nov 1; became the Tour Championship in 1991). Second-placed Chip Beck (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded the 37th of his 39 PGA Tour wins. [Oak Hills CC, San Antonio, TX].

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

Played as the MONY Tournament of Champions (May 3-6). Second-placed Bruce Lietzke (USA) finished 5 shots behind Watson (USA), who recorded the last of three wins in this event. [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].

Played as the Seiko-Tucson Match Play Championship (Jan 5-8; first year played in match play format; PGA Tour season-opener). Tom Watson (USA) beat defending champion Gil Morgan (USA) by 2 and 1 in the final, to record his second win in this event. [North course, Randolph GC, Tucson, AZ].

Played as the Uchida Yoko Cup Japan vs USA Match (Nov 1-4; Japan Tr event; individual low score winner). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) and Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [Sobu course, Sobu CC, Inzai, Chiba, Japan].

Watson (USA) won his fifth PGA Tour leading money winner title (and associated Arnold Palmer Award), with 1984 season earnings of $476,260 on the Tour. Mark O'Meara (USA) was second with $465,873; Andy Bean (USA) was third with $422,995.

Played as the National Panasonic Australian Open (Nov 15-18). Second-placed Bob Stanton (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [Composite of East & West courses, Royal Melbourne GC, Victoria, Aus].

Played as the Western Open (July 5-8). Tom Watson (USA) beat Greg Norman (Aus) with a birdie at the third playoff hole, to record the last of his three wins in this event. [Butler National GC, Oak Brook, IL].

The Open Championship (112th) (July 14-17). Second-placed Hale Irwin (USA) and Andy Bean (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Watson (USA). This was the last of Watson's five Open Championship wins. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].

The US Open (82nd) (June 17-20). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA). [Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA].

Played as the Sea Pines Heritage Classic (March 25-28). Watson (USA) beat Frank Conner (USA) with a par at the third playoff hole, to record his thirtieth PGA Tour win. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].

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

Played as the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open (Feb 18-21). Watson (USA) beat defending champion Johnny Miller (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole, to win this event for the second time in three years. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].

The Open Championship (111th) (July 15-18). Second-placed Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) and Nick Price (Zim) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who recorded back-to-back major championship wins, and the fourth of his five wins in The Open. [Old Course, Royal Troon GC, Troon, Ayrshire].

Played as the Atlanta Classic (June 4-7). Watson (USA) beat Tommy Valentine (USA) with a par at the third playoff hole. [Atlanta CC, Marietta, Georgia].

The Masters Tournament (45th) (April 9-12). Second-placed Johnny Miller (USA) and Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA), who recorded his second Masters win. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Played as the USF&G New Orleans Open (April 23-26). Second-placed Bruce Fleisher (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Tom Watson (USA). [Lakewood GC, New Orleans, LA].

Played as the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open (Feb 21-24). Second-placed Bob Gilder (USA) and Don January (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who recorded his 20th PGA Tour win. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].

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

The Open Championship (109th) (July 17-20). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 4 shots behind Watson (USA), who recorded the third of his five Open Championship wins. [Muirfield - The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, East Lothian].

Played as the Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 8-11). Second-placed Bill Rogers (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who recorded his third PGA Tour win in the space of four weeks, and his third straight win in this event. Rogers was runner-up to Watson in this event for the second straight year. [Preston Trail GC, Dallas, TX].

Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Mike Reid (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA), whose first prize equated to $52,173. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].

Played as the Andy Williams San Diego Open Invitational (Jan 24-27). Watson (USA) beat D.A. Weibring (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to win this event for the second time. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].

Played as the MONY Tournament of Champions (April 17-20). Second-placed Jim Colbert (USA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Watson (USA), who recorded the second of his three wins in this event. [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].

Watson (USA) won his fourth straight PGA Tour leading money winner title, with 1980 season earnings of $530,808 on the Tour. Lee Trevino (USA) was second with $385,814; Curtis Strange (USA) was third with $271,888.

Played as the World Series of Golf (Aug 21-24). Second-placed Raymond Floyd (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded his 25th PGA Tour win. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as the Greater New Orleans Open (April 24-27). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded back-to-back PGA Tour wins. [Lakewood GC, New Orleans, LA].

Played as the Colgate Hall of Fame Classic (Aug 23-26). Defending champion Watson (USA) beat Johnny Miller (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. [No.2 course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].

Watson (USA) won his third straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour.

Played as the Sea Pines Heritage Classic (Mar 29-Apr 1). Second-placed Ed Sneed (USA) finished 5 shots behind Watson (USA). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].

Played as the MONY Tournament of Champions (April 19-22). Second-placed Bruce Lietzke (USA) and Jerry Pate (USA) finished 6 shots behind Watson (USA), who recorded the first of his three wins in this event. [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].

Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 24-27). Second-placed Miller Barber (USA) finished 3 shots behind Watson (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].

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

Watson (USA) won his third straight PGA Tour leading money winner title, with 1979 season earnings of $462,636. Larry Nelson (USA) was second with $281,022; Lon Hinkle (USA) was third with $247,393.

Played as the Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 10-13). Defending champion Watson (USA) beat Bill Rogers (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Preston Trail GC, Dallas, TX].

Watson (USA) won his second straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour.

Played as the Joe Garagiola Tucson Open (Jan 5-8). Second-placed Bobby Wadkins (USA) finished 3 shots behind Tom Watson (USA). [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].

Played as the Byron Nelson Golf Classic (25th) (May 4-7). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [Preston Trail GC, Dallas, TX].

Played as the Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic (Sept 21-24). Second-placed Ed Sneed (USA) finished 3 shots behind Tom Watson (USA). [North course, Silverado Resort, Napa, CA].

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

Played as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am (Jan 21-24). Defending champion Watson (USA) beat Ben Crenshaw (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to claim his tenth PGA Tour title. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Cypress Point Club and Spyglass Hill GC].

Watson (USA) won his second straight PGA Tour leading money winner title, with 1978 season earnings of $362,429 on the Tour. Gil Morgan (USA) was second with $267,459; Andy Bean (USA) was third with $267,241, just over $200 behind Morgan.

Played as the Colgate Hall of Fame Classic (Aug 24-27). Second-placed Tom Kite (USA), Howard Twitty (USA) and defending champion Hale Irwin (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [No.2 course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].

Played as the Andy Williams San Diego Open Invitational (Jan 27-30). Second-placed Larry Nelson (USA) and John Schroeder (USA) finished 5 shots behind Watson (USA). [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].

The Open Championship (106th) (July 6-9). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). The Ailsa Course provided the setting for Watson's famous "duel in the sun" with Nicklaus. This was the second of Watson's five Open Championship wins. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].

Played as the Western Open (June 23-26). Second-placed Wally Armstrong (USA) and Johnny Miller (USA) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA), who recorded the second of his three wins in this event. [Butler National GC, Oak Brook, IL].

The Masters Tournament (41st) (April 7-10). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA). This was the first of Watson's two Masters wins, secured after another epic last-day battle with Jack Nicklaus. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].

Watson (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour.

Played as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am (Jan 20-23). Second-placed Tony Jacklin (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Watson (USA). [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Cypress Point Club and Monterey Peninsula CC (Shore course)].

Watson (USA) was the PGA Tour 1977 leading money winner, with earnings of $310,653 on the Tour. Jack Nicklaus (USA) was second with $284,509; Lanny Wadkins was third with $244,882.

Watson (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).

Played as the United States-Japan Tournament (Dec 2-5; Japan Tr event; individual low score winner). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Watson (USA), who claimed the first of his four Japan Tour wins. [Harima CC, Ono, Hyogo, Japan].

Played as the World Series of Golf (Sept 6/7; unofficial four-man 36-hole exhibition event for the season's four major championship winners ... or substitutes). First (on 140): Tom Watson (USA; British Open). Second (142): Jack Nicklaus (USA; Masters and US PGA). Third (145): Tom Weiskopf (USA; Canadian Open). Fourth (147): Lou Graham (USA; US Open). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].

Played as the Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 9-12). Second-placed Bob Smith (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Preston Trail GC, Dallas, TX].

The Open Championship (104th) (July 9-12). Making his Open Championship debut, 25-year old Watson (USA) beat Jack Newton (Aus) in an 18-hole playoff: Watson 71 (-1), Newton 72 (E). This was the first of Watson's five Open Championship wins. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].

Played as the Western Open (June 27-30). Second-placed Tom Weiskopf (USA) and J.C. Snead (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Watson (USA), who recorded the first of his 39 PGA Tour wins. [Butler National GC, Oak Brook, IL].