Golf
Men's professional
- Masters Tournament - Art Wall, Jr.
- U.S. Open - Billy Casper
- British Open - Gary Player
- PGA Championship - Bob Rosburg
- PGA Tour money leader - Art Wall, Jr. - $53,168
- Ryder Cup - United States 8½ to 3½ over Britain in team golf
Men's amateur
- British Amateur - Deane Beman
- U.S. Amateur - Jack Nicklaus
Women's professional
- Women's Western Open - Betsy Rawls
- LPGA Championship - Betsy Rawls
- U.S. Women's Open - Mickey Wright
- Titleholders Championship - Louise Suggs
- LPGA Tour money leader - Betsy Rawls - $26,774
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