1972 PGA Tour
The 1972 PGA Tour season was played from January 6 to December 3. The season consisted of 47 official money events. Jack Nicklaus won the most tournaments, seven, and there were five first-time winners. Nicklaus's wins included his fourth Masters and third U.S. Open. The tournament results and award winners are listed below.
Duration | January 6, 1972 – December 3, 1972 |
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Number of official events | 47[lower-alpha 1] |
Most wins | 7:![]() |
Money winner | ![]() |
Player of the Year | ![]() |
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Rogelio Gonzales suspension
At the Greater New Orleans Open, Tour rookie golfer from Colombia Rogelio Gonzales was disqualified after it was learned he had changed his scorecard earlier in the tournament.[1] In addition to his disqualification, the PGA Tour lifted Gonzales playing privileges.[2]
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 1972 season.[3][4][5][6]
Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
Date | Tournament | Location | Purse ($) |
Winner(s) | Notes |
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Nov 12 | World Cup | Australia | 6,300 | ![]() ![]() |
Team event |
World Cup Individual Trophy | ![]() |
Awards
Award | Winner |
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Money winner | ![]() |
PGA Player of the Year | ![]() |
Scoring leader (Vardon Trophy) | ![]() |
Notes
- A further one tournament was scheduled but was cancelled.
- The number in parentheses after each winner's name is the number of PGA Tour events they had won up to and including that tournament. This information is only shown for PGA Tour members.
- Official money; unofficial win.
References
- "Tampering charged; Golfer suspended". The Spokesman-Review. AP. April 1, 1972. p. 11. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- McDermott, Barry (June 19, 1972). "Keeping A Close Eye On The Ball". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- "1973 PGA Tour Media Guide" (PDF). PGA Tour Media.
- "Past Results: 1972 New Orleans Open". PGA Tour. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- "Just in ...". Golf World. 66 (10): 15. September 17, 2012.
- "Zarley-Hiskey Win Team Championship". Observer–Reporter. Washington, Pennsylvania. AP. July 31, 1972. p. B-5. Retrieved October 26, 2012.