Claim: The 1975 European Tour's Order of Merit was won by Dale Hayes of South Africa after being able to acquire 3,567 more points than Australian runner-up Bob Shearer who spent nine years in the PGA Tour.
Evidence: Dale Hayes 1 South Africa 17,487 2 Bob Shearer Australia 13,920 He spent five years on the European Tour and then nine on the PGA Tour. Runners-up Runner(s)-up Runner(s)-up