Inaugural Ballina Pro-Am winner was made of the right stuff
June 19, 2008
John Kuhn knew he was watching someone special when he partnered a young Queensland professional in the inaugural Ballina Golf Club Pro-Am in 1976.
“He may have been only 21, but he was 35 up here,” says John, tapping his temple.
Byron Bay Golf Club to host PGA Seniors for three years
April 18, 2008
Seniors golf has found a home at Byron Bay Golf Club with the PGA of Australia signing an agreement with the club to host the Australian PGA Seniors Championship for the next three years.
The new agreement follows the successful staging of last year’s event at the northern New South Wales club at which European Seniors Tour regular David Merriman prevailed to take the biggest share of the $65,000 in prizemoney on offer.
Further adding to the significance, the agreement will see the 2008 championship prize pool increase to a total of $80,000, with subsequent annual increments of $10,000 to see a total of $100,000 on offer for the 2010 championship.
“The unique hospitality offered by Byron Bay last year was an endearing feature of the 2007 championship and with the ongoing club and community support the next three years promises to be memorable for all involved,” said Max Garske, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Australia.
