Thunderbird Classic
# Thunderbird Classic

The Thunderbird Classic was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1962 to 1968. It was played at two locations, the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey in 1962 and 1966–68 and the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York in 1963–65.

## Winners

| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Thunderbird Classic |||||||
| 1968 | Bob Murphy | 277 | −11 | 3 strokes | Bruce Crampton Bob Lunn |
| 1967 | Arnold Palmer (2) | 283 | −5 | 1 stroke | Charles Coody Jack Nicklaus Art Wall Jr. |
| 1966 | Mason Rudolph | 278 | −10 | 1 stroke | Jack Nicklaus |
| 1965 | Jack Nicklaus | 270 | −18 | 2 strokes | Gary Player |
| 1964 | Tony Lema | 276 | −12 | 1 stroke | Mike Souchak |
| Thunderbird Classic Invitational |||||||
| 1963 | Arnold Palmer | 277 | −11 | Playoff | Paul Harney |
| 1962 | Gene Littler | 275 | −13 | 2 strokes | Jack Nicklaus |
