It was also the 31st season since separating from the PGA of America.

After caddie Garland Dempsey collapsed at the Western Open in early July,[1] the PGA Tour allowed male caddies, on a trial basis, to wear shorts on extremely hot days.

[2] Two years earlier, the USGA changed its policy and allowed caddies to wear shorts at the U.S. Open in June 1997.

[3] The following table lists official events during the 1999 season.

[4][5] The following events were sanctioned by the PGA Tour, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.