Duration | February 18, 1971 | – October 17, 1971
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Number of official events | 20 |
Most wins | 5 Kathy Whitworth |
Money leader | Kathy Whitworth |
Player of the Year | Kathy Whitworth |
Rookie of the Year | Sally Little |
← 1970 1972 → |
The 1971 LPGA Tour was the 22nd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from February 18 to October 17. The season consisted of 20 official money events. Kathy Whitworth won the most tournaments, five. She also led the money list with earnings of $41,181.
The season saw the first $10,000 first prize at the Sears Women's World Classic won by Ruth Jessen. There were four first-time winners in 1971: Pam Barnett, Jan Ferraris, Pam Higgins, and Sandra Palmer.
The tournament results and award winners are listed below.