1982 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

All graduates had full status on the PGA Tour the subsequent year.

[3] Donnie Hammond won the event by a record breaking margin.

[4] Mac O'Grady played in the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament for the 17th time.

In the sixth and final round, he shot a 73 to earn his card for the first time.

[5] Charlie Bolling attempted to earn playing privileges for the second straight year.