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. The tournament results and award winners are listed below.
Rogelio Gonzales suspension
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Greater New Orleans Open
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, Tour rookie golfer from Colombia
Rogelio Gonzales
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was disqualified after it was learned he had changed his scorecard earlier in the tournament. In addition to his disqualification, the PGA Tour lifted Gonzales playing privileges.
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 1972 season.
Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
Awards
See also
*
1971 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
Notes
References
External links
PGA Tour official site1972 season coverage at golfstats.com
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