Sports headlines for Thursday August 27, 1981:
- Some Cardinal Players Won't Miss Templeton At All
- Reggie's Physical Checkup Results Are Favorable
- By Rejoining Oilers, Stabler Faces Arrest Warrant
- Chargers Boycott Team Banquet In Protest Against Owner
- Jimmy The Greek's Segments Will Be Pre-Recorded For CBS
- Irwin Shares World Series Lead With Rogers, Langer
Scores through round 1 of the 1981 World Series Of Golf
Tournament held at Firestone Country Club (Akron, OH) from August 27, 1981 to August 30, 1981 (Par 70)
| Rank | Name | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | To Par | Total | Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Kite | 72 | +2 | 72 | $55,000 | |||
| 2 | Greg Norman | 71 | +1 | 71 | $9,000 | |||
| 2 | Ray Floyd | 71 | +1 | 71 | $18,000 | |||
| 4 | David Graham | 72 | +2 | 72 | $14,500 | |||
| 5 | Mark McNulty | 74 | +4 | 74 | $10,000 | |||
| 6 | Ho Ming Chung | 79 | +9 | 79 | $3,900 | |||
| 7 | Hale Irwin | 68 | -2 | 68 | $27,850 | |||
| 7 | Bill Rogers | 68 | -2 | 68 | $100,000 | |||
| 9 | Curtis Strange | 69 | -1 | 69 | $11,500 | |||
| 9 | Ed Fiori | 69 | -1 | 69 | $7,750 | |||
| 11 | Larry Nelson | 71 | +1 | 71 | $14,500 | |||
| 11 | Jack Nicklaus | 71 | +1 | 71 | $11,500 | |||
| 13 | Bernhard Langer | 68 | -2 | 68 | $14,500 | |||
| 14 | Johnny Miller | 71 | +1 | 71 | $6,000 | |||
| 15 | Lon Hinkle | 72 | +2 | 72 | $6,500 | |||
| 15 | Craig Stadler | 72 | +2 | 72 | $5,500 | |||
| 17 | Isao Aoki | 74 | +4 | 74 | $27,850 | |||
| 17 | Bruce Lietzke | 74 | +4 | 74 | $14,500 | |||
| 17 | Nick Faldo | 74 | +4 | 74 | $5,000 | |||
| 17 | Tom Watson | 74 | +4 | 74 | $4,550 | |||
| 21 | Peter Oosterhuis | 70 | Even | 70 | $7,750 | |||
| 22 | Bobby Clampett | 72 | +2 | 72 | $7,750 | |||
| 23 | John Traub | 73 | +3 | 73 | $4,200 | |||
| 24 | Brian Jones | 78 | +8 | 78 | $4,000 | |||
| 24 | Lee Trevino | 78 | +8 | 78 | $4,550 | |||
| 24 | Philippe Ploujoux | 78 | +8 | 78 | $0 | |||
| 27 | Jerry Pate | 70 | Even | 70 | $7,750 |