The 1981 PGA Tour season was played from January 8 to October 25, with 44 official money events. Bill Rogers won the most tournaments, five, and there were five first-time winners. The tournament results, leaders, and award winners are listed below. The tour changed its name to the "TPA Tour" in late August, for the "Tournament Players Association". After less than seven months, it reverted to the "PGA Tour" in mid-March 1982.