Tournament Chronology (Official Events Only) (cont.) Aug 12-16
(-8), $75,000; Defeated Walt Zembriski in a playoff.# Bruno’s Memorial Classic; Greystone GC; Birmingham, AL; $700,000; George Archer, 208 (-8), $105,000; One stroke over Jack Kiefer and Rocky Thompson.
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Aug 19-23 GTE Northwest Classic; Inglewood CC; Kenmore, WA; $450,000; Mike Joyce, 204 (-12), $67,500; Two strokes over Mike Hill.
May 14-16 PaineWebber Invitational; TPC Piper Glen; Charlotte, NC; $550,000; Mike Hill, 204, (-12), $82,500; Two strokes over Tom Weiskopf. May 19-23
Bell Atlantic Classic; Chester Valley GC; Malvern, PA; $650,000; Bob Charles, 204 (-6), $97,500; One stroke over Dave Stockton.
Aug 26-30
Franklin Showdown Classic; Jeremy Ranch GC; Park City, UT; $400,000; Orville Moody, 137 (-7), $60,000; Defeated Bob Betley in a playoff.#
May 26-30 Cadillac NFL Golf Classic; Upper Montclair CC; Clifton, NJ; $850,000; Lee Trevino, 209, (-7), $127,500; Two strokes over Bruce Crampton and Ray Floyd.
Sep 2-6
First of America Classic; The Highlands; Grand Rapids, MI; $400,000; Gibby Gilbert, 202 (-11), $60,000; One stroke over Harold Henning, Dave Stockton, Dick Hendrickson and Tommy Aaron.
June 2-6
NYNEX Commemorative; Sleepy Hollow CC; Scarborough, NY; $550,000; Bob Wynn, 203 (-7), $82,500; One stroke over Chi Chi Rodriguez, Bob Charles and Larry Gilbert.
Sep 9-13
Bank One Senior Classic; Kearney Hill Links; Lexington, KY; $500,000; Terry Dill, 203, (-11), $75,000; Four strokes over Bruce Crampton and Dale Douglass.
June 9-13
Southwestern Bell Classic; Loch Lloyd CC; Belton, MO; $700,000; Dave Stockton, 204, (-6), $105,000; One stroke over Larry Mowry and Walter Zembriski.
June 16-20
Burnet Senior Classic; Bunker Hills GC; Coon Rapids, MN; $1,050,000; Chi Chi Rodriguez, 201 (-15), $157,500; Two strokes over Bob Murphy and Jim Colbert.
Jun 23-27
Ford Senior Players Championship; TPC Michigan; Dearborn, MI; $1,200,000; Jim Colbert, 278 (-10), $180,000; One stroke over Raymond Floyd.
June 30-July 4
Kroger Senior Classic; Jack Nicklaus Sports Center; Kings Island, OH; $850,000; Simon Hobday, 202 (-11), $127,500; One stroke over Gibby Gilbert, Mike Hill and Bob Reith.
Sep 16-20 GTE North Classic; Broadmoor CC; Indianapolis, IN; $450,000; Raymond Floyd, 199 (-17), $67,500; Two strokes over Mike Hill. Sep 23-27 The Nationwide Championship; CC of The South; Alpharetta, GA; $800,000; Isao Aoki, 136 (-8), $120,000; One stroke over Raymond Floyd.# Sep 30-Oct 4
Vantage Championship; Tanglewood GC; Clemmons, NC; $1,500,000; Jim Colbert, 132, (-12), $202,500; Two strokes over Jim Dent.#
Oct 7-11 Raley’s Senior Gold Rush; Rancho Murieta CC; Rancho Murieta, CA; $500,000; Bob Charles, 201 (-15), $75,000; Seven strokes over Gary Player and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Oct 14-18 Transamerica Senior Golf Championship; Silverado CC; Napa, CA; $500,000; Bob Charles, 200 (-16), $75,000; One stroke over Dave Stockton. Oct 21-25 Ralphs Senior Classic; Rancho Park GC; Los Angeles, CA; $600,000; Raymond Floyd, 195 (-18), $90,000; Three strokes over Isao Aoki. Oct 28-Nov 1
Kaanapali Classic; Kaanapali GC; Kaanapali, Maui, HI; $500,000; Tommy Aaron, 198, (-15), $75,000; One stroke over Dave Stockton.
Nov 4-8
Ko Olina Senior Invitational; Ko Olina GC; Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI; $500,000; Chi Chi Rodriguez, 206 (-10), $75,000; Six strokes over Charles Coody.
Dec 9-13 The Senior TOUR Championship; Hyatt Dorado Beach; Dorado, Puerto Rico; $1,000,000; Raymond Floyd, 197 (-19), $150,000; Five strokes over Dale Douglass and George Archer.
1993 Jan 7-10
38 events
Infiniti Senior Tournament of Champions; LaCosta CC; Carlsbad, CA; $350,000; Al Geiberger, 280 (-8), $52,500; Two strokes over Jim Dent.
Feb 3-7 Royal Caribbean Classic; The Links at Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL; $750,000; Jim Colbert, 199 (-14), $112,500; One stroke over Al Geiberger and Raymond Floyd. Feb 10-14
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Challenge; The Vineyards CC; Naples, FL; $500,000; Mike Hill, 202 (-14), $75,000; Two strokes over Dave Stockton.
July 8-11 U.S. Senior Open; Cherry Hills CC; Englewood, CO; $700,000; Jack Nicklaus, 278 (-6), $135,330; One stroke over Tom Weiskopf.** July 14-18 Ameritech Senior Open; Stonebridge CC; Aurora, IL; $600,000; George Archer, 133 (-11), $90,000; Two strokes over Dick Rhyan, Jim Colbert and Simon Hobday.# July 21-25
First of America Classic; The Highlands; Grand Rapids, MI; $550,000; George Archer, 199 (-14), $82,500; Defeated Jim Colbert and Chi Chi Rodriguez in a playoff.
July 28-Aug 1
Northville Long Island Classic; Meadow Brook Club; Jericho, NY; $550,000; Raymond Floyd, 208 (-8), $82,500; Two strokes over Bob Betley, Bob Charles, Bruce Lehnhard, Harold Henning and Walter Zembriski.
Aug 4-8
Bank of Boston Senior Golf Classic; Nashawtuc CC; Concord, MA; $750,000; Bob Betley, 204 (-12), $112,500; One stroke over Bob Murphy.
Aug 11-15
Franklin Quest Championship; Park Meadows GC; Park City, UT; $500,000; Dave Stockton, 197 (-19), $75,000; Nine strokes over Al Geiberger.
Aug 18-22 GTE Northwest Classic; Inglewood CC; Kenmore, WA; $500,000; Dave Stockton, 200, (-16), $75,000; Four strokes over Dale Douglass. Aug 25-29
Bruno’s Memorial Classic; Greystone GC; Birmingham, AL; $850,000; Bob Murphy, 203, (-13), $127,500; One stroke over Bob Charles and Lee Trevino.
Sep 1-5
Quicksilver Classic; Quicksilver GC; Midway, PA; $1,050,000; Bob Charles, 207, (-9), $157,500; Four strokes over Dave Stockton.
Sep 8-12 GTE North Classic; Broadmoor CC; Indianapolis, IN; $500,000; Bob Murphy, 134 (-10), $75,000; Two strokes over Chi Chi Rodriguez, Dave Hill and Jim Ferree.#
Feb 17-21 GTE Suncoast Classic; TPC Tampa Bay at Cheval; Lutz, FL; $500,000; Jim Albus, 206, (-7), $75,000; Two strokes over Don Bies and Gibby Gilbert.
Sep 15-19
Mar 3-7 GTE West Classic; Ojai Valley Inn and CC; Ojai, CA; $500,000; Al Geiberger, 198 (-12), $75,000; Two strokes over Isao Aoki and George Archer.
Bank One Senior Classic; Kearney Hill Links; Lexington, KY; $550,000; Gary Player, 202 (-14), $82,500; Three strokes over Dale Douglass.
Sep 22-26
Nationwide Championship; CC of the South; Alpharetta, GA; $950,000; Lee Trevino, 205 (-11), $142,500; Two strokes over Jim Ferree, Rocky Thompson, Mike Hill, Dave Stockton and George Archer.
Sep 29-Oct 3
Vantage Championship; Tanglewood GC; Clemmons, NC; $1,500,000; Lee Trevino, 198 (-18), $225,000; Five strokes over DeWitt Weaver.
Mar 10-14 The Vantage at The Dominion; The Dominion CC; San Antonio, TX; $650,000; J.C. Snead, 214 (-2), $97,500; One stroke over Gary Player and Bobby Nichols. Mar 17-21 Gulfstream Aerospace Invitational; Indian Wells Golf Resort; Indian Wells, CA; $550,000; Raymond Floyd, 194 (-22), $82,500; Five strokes over George Archer. Mar 24-28
Doug Sanders Celebrity Classic; Deerwood Club; Kingwood, TX; $500,000; Bob Charles, 208 (-8), $75,000; One stroke over Jim Ferree.
Apr 1-4 The Tradition; GC at Desert Mountain; Scottsdale, AZ; $850,000; Tom Shaw, 269 (-19), $127,500; One stroke over Mike Hill. Apr 15-18 PGA Seniors’ Championship; PGA National GC; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; $800,000; Tom Wargo, 275 (-13), $110,000; Defeated Bruce Crampton in a playoff.** Apr 21-25 Muratec Reunion Pro-Am; Stonebriar CC; Frisco, TX; $500,000; Dave Stockton, 211 (-5), $75,000; Four strokes over Harold Henning. Apr 29-May 2
Las Vegas Senior Classic; Desert Inn CC; Las Vegas, NV; $700,000; Gibby Gilbert, 204 (-12), $105,000; One stroke over Mike Hill.
Oct 6-10 The Transamerica; Silverado CC; Napa, CA; $600,000; Dave Stockton, 203 (-13), $90,000; One stroke over Lee Trevino and Simon Hobday. Oct 13-17 Raley’s Senior Gold Rush; Rancho Murieta CC; Rancho Murieta, CA; $600,000; George Archer, 202 (-14), $90,000; One stroke over Bob Charles and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Oct 20-24 Ralphs Senior Classic; Rancho Park GC; Los Angeles, CA; $650,000; Dale Douglass, 196, (-17), $97,500; Defeated Jim Dent in a playoff. Oct 27-31 PING Kaanapali Classic; Kaanapali Resort; Kaanapali, HI; $550,000; George Archer, 199 (-17), $82,500; Defeated Lee Trevino and Dave Stockton in a playoff. Dec 8-12
Hyatt Senior TOUR Championship; Hyatt Dorado Beach; Dorado, Puerto Rico; $1,000,000; Simon Hobday, 199 (-17), $150,000; Two strokes over Ray Floyd and Larry Gilbert.
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