| Duration | January 29, 1981 – November 8, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 36 |
| Most wins | 5  Donna Caponi |
| Money leader | Beth Daniel |
| Player of the Year | JoAnne Carner |
| Rookie of the Year | Patty Sheehan |
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The 1981 LPGA Tour was the 32nd season since the LPGA Tour officially began in 1950. The season ran from January 29 to November 8. The season consisted of 36 official money events. Donna Caponi won the most tournaments, five. Beth Daniel led the money list with earnings of $206,998, becoming the first player to win over $200,000 in a season.
The season saw the first tournament with a $50,000 first prize, the World Championship of Women's Golf. There were five first-time winners in 1981: Patty Hayes, Kathy Hite, Cathy Reynolds, Patty Sheehan, and Beth Solomon.
The tournament results and award winners are listed below.