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1980:
- Jack Nicklaus wins his fifth PGA Championship, tying Walter Hagen for most Championships won.
- Arnold Palmer wins his debut in the PGA Seniors Championship.
1981:
- New 30,000 square foot PGA of America National Office Building dedicated at PGA National Golf Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
- PGA of America/PGA Tour Properties created to conduct joint merchandising ventures.
1982:
- Ray Floyd wins his second PGA Championship and sets the tournament record of 132 for 36 holes, 200 for 54 holes and ties the 18-hole record of 63.
- Don January wins his second PGA Seniors Championship on the Champion course at the brand-new PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
1983:
- PGA National Golf Club hosts Ryder Cup Matches.
- Operation of the PGA World Golf Hall of Fame in Pinehurst, North Carolina transferred to the PGA of America.
1984:
- PGA of America, with Oldsmobile, launches what is to become the most popular pro-am golf tournament in the world with the Oldsmobile Scramble.
- Arnold Palmer wins his second PGA Seniors Championship and ties a single round tournament record with a 9-under 63.
1985:
- For the first time since 1957, the USA loses the Ryder Cup Match to the European team, 16 1/2 to 11 1/2, at the Belfry, in Sutton Coldfield, England.
- Mississippi State University becomes the second to offer Professional Golf Management curriculum.
1986:
- Membership in the PGA of America reaches 9,411 with an additional 5,111 apprentices.
- Professional Golf Management School established at Mississippi State University in Starkeville.
- PGA Scholarship Fund established for children and grandchildren of PGA members.
1987:
- Europe captures the Ryder Cup for the first time on American soil in Dublin, Ohio.
- PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, hosts PGA Championship.
- Jim Awtrey named acting executive director then confirmed as executive director.
1988:
- PGA of America reorganizes national office.
- Jim Awtrey receives additional title of chief executive officer.
- New Mexico State University in Las Cruces becomes third school to offer Professional Golf Management curriculum.
1989:
- Ben Hogan Tour started as part of a joint program between the PGA Tour and certain PGA sections.
- ESPN broadcasts first live cable coverage of the PGA Seniors Championship.

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