2003 Champions Tour
Golf tour season
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The 2003 Champions Tour was the 24th season of the Champions Tour (formerly the Senior PGA Tour), the main professional golf tour in the United States for men aged 50 and over.
DurationJanuary 31, 2003 – October 26, 2003
Number of official events31
Most wins
Craig Stadler (3)
Craig Stadler (3)Charles Schwab Cup Tom Watson
Tom Watson| Duration | January 31, 2003 – October 26, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 31 |
| Most wins | Craig Stadler (3) |
| Charles Schwab Cup | Tom Watson |
| Money list | Tom Watson |
| Player of the Year | Tom Watson |
| Rookie of the Year | Craig Stadler |
← 2002 2004 → | |
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2003 season.[1][2]
Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the Champions Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Location | Purse ($) | Winners | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23 | UBS Cup | Georgia | 3,000,000 | Tie ( Team USA retain) | Team event |
| Dec 7 | Office Depot Father/Son Challenge | Florida | 1,000,000 | Hale Irwin and son Steve Irwin | Team event |
Charles Schwab Cup
The Charles Schwab Cup was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system.[3][4]
| Position | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Watson | 4,751 |
| 2 | Jim Thorpe | 3,381 |
| 3 | Bruce Lietzke | 2,867 |
| 4 | Tom Kite | 2,809 |
| 5 | Gil Morgan | 2,663 |
Money list
The money list was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[5][6]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Watson | 1,853,108 |
| 2 | Jim Thorpe | 1,830,306 |
| 3 | Gil Morgan | 1,620,206 |
| 4 | Bruce Lietzke | 1,610,826 |
| 5 | Hale Irwin | 1,607,391 |
Awards
Notes
- The number in parentheses after each winner's name is the number of Champions Tour events they had won up to and including that tournament. This information is only shown for Champions Tour members.