1997 Senior PGA Tour
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DurationJanuary 17, 1997 – November 9, 1997
Number of official events39
Most wins
Hale Irwin (9)
Hale Irwin (9)Money list Hale Irwin
Hale Irwin| Duration | January 17, 1997 – November 9, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 39 |
| Most wins | Hale Irwin (9) |
| Money list | Hale Irwin |
| Player of the Year | Hale Irwin |
| Rookie of the Year | Gil Morgan |
← 1996 1998 → | |
The 1997 Senior PGA Tour was the 18th season of the Senior PGA Tour, the main professional golf tour in the United States for men aged 50 and over.
Unofficial events
The following table lists official events during the 1997 season.[1][2]
The following events were sanctioned by the Senior PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse ($) | Winners | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7 | Office Depot Father/Son Challenge | Florida | 860,000 | Raymond Floyd and son Raymond Floyd Jr. | Team event |
Money list
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[3]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hale Irwin | 2,343,364 |
| 2 | Gil Morgan | 2,160,562 |
| 3 |  Isao Aoki | 1,410,499 |
| 4 | Jay Sigel | 1,294,838 |
| 5 |  David Graham | 1,173,579 |