1961 in Sports - Golf

Golf

Men's professional

  • Masters Tournament - Gary Player becomes the first international golfer to win the Masters.
  • U.S. Open - Gene Littler
  • British Open - Arnold Palmer
  • PGA Championship - Jerry Barber
  • PGA Tour money leader - Gary Player - $64,540
  • Ryder Cup - United States wins 14½ to 9½ over Britain in team golf.

Men's amateur

  • British Amateur - Michael Bonallack
  • U.S. Amateur - Jack Nicklaus

Women's professional

  • Women's Western Open - Mary Lena Faulk
  • LPGA Championship - Mickey Wright
  • U.S. Women's Open - Mickey Wright
  • Titleholders Championship - Mickey Wright
  • LPGA Tour money leader - Mickey Wright - $22,236

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