Australian PGA Seniors Championship explained

The Australian PGA Seniors Championship is a golf tournament in Australia.

History

The inaugural event was held in 1986. Legendary golfer Peter Thomson referred to the tournament as "a breakthrough" for Australian senior golf.[1] The 1986 and 1987 events were played concurrently with the Rich River Classic, a regular event on the PGA Tour of Australia. Both were won by the American Orville Moody.[2] The regular PGA Tour of Australia event, The Rich River Classic, was discontinued in 1988 because of a clash of dates. However, the Rich River Golf Course continued to host the seniors championship until 1995.[3] The 1988 championship was won by Jerry Stolhand. Stolhand, an American who had lived in Australia since 1969, was killed in a car accident in February 1989 and was unable to defend the title.[4] [5]

In 1996, star American golfer Lee Trevino played the event. It was the first event he played in Australia in a decade.[6] He played it as a gift to his friend Bruce Devlin who designed Gold Creek Country Club, the course the event was played on.[7] He went on to win.[8]

In recent years the event has been held at Richmond Golf Club. In late 2020 it was announced that the course got a two-year extension to host the tournament through 2022.[9]

Winners

YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-upVenueRef.
2023 Jason Norris196−145 strokes Stephen Allan
Peter Lonard		Richmond Golf Club[10]
2022 Richard Green199−111 stroke Andre StolzRichmond Golf Club[11]
2021 Guy Wall66−4Playoff Peter LonardRichmond Golf Club[12]
2020 Andre Stolz201−94 strokes Peter LonardRichmond Golf Club[13]
2019 Peter Senior201−91 stroke Peter Fowler
Peter O'Malley		Richmond Golf Club[14] [15]
2018 Michael Long198−121 stroke Peter SeniorRichmond Golf Club[16]
2017 David McKenzie202−146 strokes Peter SeniorTwin Waters Golf Club &<br>Pelican Waters Golf Club[17] [18]
2016 Martin Pettigrew214−23 strokes David MerrimanMollymook Golf Club (Hilltop)[19] [20]
2015 Rodger Davis203−7Playoff Mike Harwood
Peter Senior		Richmond Golf Club[21] [22]
2014 Simon Owen208−2Playoff Mike HarwoodRichmond Golf Club[23] [24]
2013 Darryl Purchase210E2 strokes Kym OlsenRichmond Golf Club[25] [26]
2012 Mike Harwood124−62 strokes Mike ZilkoGordon Golf Club[27] [28]
2011 Peter Fowler207−99 strokes Mike Clayton
David Hill		Killara Golf Club[29]
2010 Lyndsay Stephen214−22 strokes Delroy CambridgeKillara Golf Club[30]
2009 Peter Senior207−98 strokes Larry Canning
Mike Harwood		Byron Bay Golf Club[31]
2008 Noel Ratcliffe212−46 strokes John Clifford
Terry Gale
David Merriman
Stuart Reese		Byron Bay Golf Club[32]
2007 David Merriman215−12 strokes Garry Merrick
Craig Owen		Byron Bay Golf Club[33]
2006 Terry Gale216E7 strokes Stuart ReeseNewcastle Golf Club[34]
2005 Tom Purtzer206−105 strokes John ChillasClub Pelican[35] [36]
2004 Mike Ferguson291+3Playoff Brian JonesClub Pelican[37]
2003 John Clifford218+22 strokes Geoff ParslowPenrith Golf Club[38]
2002 Mike Ferguson207−96 strokes Bryan SmithPenrith Golf Club[39] [40]
2001 Noel Ratcliffe206Playoff David GoodPenrith Golf Club[41]
2000 Barry Vivian208−84 strokes Ian Brander
Frank Conallin		Penrith Golf Club[42] [43]
1999 Trevor DowningTwin Waters Golf Club
1998 Ian Stanley215−11 stroke Akio ToyodaTwin Waters Golf Club[44]
1997 Terry Gale216Playoff Bob ShawTwin Waters Golf Club[45] [46]
1996 Lee Trevino282−65 strokes Terry GaleGold Creek Country Club[47] [48]
1995 Bill Dunk2812 strokes Peter HeadlandRich River Golf Club[49]
1994 Rick L'Estrange281−72 strokes Errol HartvigsenRich River Golf Club[50] [51]
1993 Akio Toyoda2847 strokes Bill DunkRich River Golf Club[52]
1992 Akio Toyoda2889 strokes Bill Dunk
John Klatt		Rich River Golf Club[53]
1991 John Davis293+51 stroke Darrell WelchRich River Golf Club[54] [55] [56]
1990 Mike Kelly291+36 strokes Col JohnstonRich River Golf Club[57] [58]
1989 Bill Dunk28212 strokes Peter ThomsonRich River Golf Club[59]
1988 Jerry Stolhand2867 strokes Ian AlexanderRich River Golf Club[60]
1987 Orville Moody281−710 strokes Harry BerwickRich River Golf Club[61] [62]
1986 Orville Moody276−121 stroke Peter ThomsonRich River Golf Club[63] [64]
Source: [65]

Notes and References

  1. News: 1986-01-30. Thomson for first seniors. 33. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-06-24.
  2. News: Thomson hails seniors tournament . . 60 . 18383 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 30 January 1986 . 25 June 2021 . 1 (Sports section) . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: River draws young and old . . 62 . 19100 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 21 January 1988 . 25 June 2021 . 16 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: Tragedy strikes, but Jan marches on . The Sun-Herald . 5 February 1989 . 70.
  5. News: Yowani, Yass, Qbn remain undefeated . . 63 . 19497 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 23 February 1989 . 25 June 2021 . 19 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: 1996-01-24. Golf. 37. The Age. 2021-06-24.
  7. News: 1996-03-06. Trevino answers an old mate's call to Canberra. 49. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-06-24.
  8. News: 1996-03-11. Trevino triumphs in Australia. 10. The Record. 2021-06-24.
  9. Web site: 2020-10-21. Australian PGA Seniors Championship finds home at Richmond GC. 2021-06-24. PGA of Australia. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-11-24 . Norris joins illustrious honour roll at Australian PGA Senior Championship . PGA of Australia . 12 November 2023.
  11. Web site: 2023-11-24 . Green’s clutch birdie clinches Seniors PGA crown . PGA of Australia . 6 November 2022.
  12. Web site: 2021-12-26 . Wall wins rain-soaked Senior PGA in playoff . PGA of Australia. 27 November 2021 .
  13. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Stolz rejoins winner's circle at Aus PGA Senior Champs . PGA of Australia. 7 November 2020 .
  14. Web site: 2019-11-02. Senior wins Australian PGA Seniors title. 2021-06-24. PGA of Australia. en-US.
  15. Web site: Report. 2021-06-24. PGA of Australia. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2018-11-03. Long wins Australian PGA Seniors Championship. 2021-06-24. PGA of Australia. en-US.
  17. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Double delight for Sunshine Coast Masters winner . PGA of Australia. 17 December 2017 .
  18. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Sunshine Coast Masters . PGA of Australia.
  19. Web site: 2016-11-29 . Martin Pettigrew wins 2016 Australian PGA Senior Championship on debut . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  20. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Australian PGA Senior Championship . PGA of Australia.
  21. Web site: 2015-11-15 . Rodger Davis a command performance to take 2015 Senior PGA Championship . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  22. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Coca-Cola Australian PGA Seniors Championship . PGA of Australia.
  23. Web site: 2014-11-02 . Owen takes 2014 Australian Senior PGA Championship . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  24. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Australian PGA Seniors Championship . PGA of Australia.
  25. Web site: 2013-11-03 . Darryl Purchase "over the moon" at first big win . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  26. Web site: 2021-06-25 . Australian PGA Seniors Championship . PGA of Australia.
  27. Web site: 2012-11-16 . Harwood claims 2012 Australian PGA Senior Championship . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  28. December 2013 . Gordon to the rescue . Larry . Canning . Inside Golf . 89 . 20 . 2021-06-25 . Issuu.
  29. Web site: 2011-10-30 . Fowler a 9 stroke 2011 Fiducian Legends victory . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  30. Web site: O'Hare. Brian. Lyndsay Stephen snatches dramatic 2010 Legends PGA victory. 2021-01-08. Australian Senior Golfer.
  31. Web site: 2009-12-21 . Senior steals the Legends' show at Byron Bay . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  32. Web site: 2008-12-14 . Australian PGA Seniors Championship . Brian . O'Hare . Australian Senior Golfer.
  33. News: 2007-12-13 . Merriman claims seniors PGA title . The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) . 2021-06-26.
  34. Web site: Companion 2006 Australian PGA Seniors Championship results . PGA of Australia . 26 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070914012643/http://pga.org.au/default.aspx?s=seniorseventsdisplay&eid=1402&tab=results . 14 September 2007.
  35. Web site: 2005-04-10 . Purtzer wins PGA Seniors Championship . Asian Seniors Tour.
  36. News: 2005-04-14. Spotlight On: Tom Purtzer. 40. Arizona Republic. 2021-06-24.
  37. Web site: Local pro takes Seniors PGA title. 2020-11-18. Sunshine Coast Daily. en.
  38. Web site: Australian PGA Seniors Championship results . PGA of Australia . 26 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070920045014/http://pga.org.au/default.aspx?s=seniorseventsdisplay&eid=1596&tab=results . 20 September 2007.
  39. Web site: Australian PGA Seniors Championship results . PGA of Australia . 26 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070920180914/http://pga.org.au/default.aspx?s=seniorseventsdisplay&eid=1597&tab=results . 20 September 2007.
  40. Web site: Ferguson on fire again. 2020-11-18. Sunshine Coast Daily. en.
  41. News: Australian PGA Seniors C'ship . The Sydney Morning Herald . 15 December 2001 . 45 . Newspapers.com.
  42. News: Australian PGA Snr C'ship . The Sydney Morning Herald . 4 November 2000 . 79 . Newspapers.com.
  43. November 2013. Whatever happen to Barry Vivian... Inaugural Australian Masters champion. Inside Golf. 100. 34. 2021-02-11. Issuu.
  44. News: Novotel Australian PGA Seniors C'ship . The Sydney Morning Herald . 24 August 1998 . 28 . Newspapers.com.
  45. News: 1997-10-06. Parry's luck turns with Japan win. 52. The Age. 2021-06-24.
  46. News: 1997-10-06 . Australian PGA Senior C'ship . 52 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 2021-06-25.
  47. News: 1996-03-11 . Australian Seniors Championship . 31 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 2021-06-26.
  48. News: 1996-03-11. Golf capsules. 15. The Courier. 2021-06-24.
  49. News: National . . 70 . 21865 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 27 February 1995 . 26 June 2021 . 21 . National Library of Australia.
  50. News: 1994-02-28. Peter Senior putt-putts.... 36. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-06-24.
  51. News: 1994-02-28. L'Estrange's winning blueprint. 32. The Age. 2021-06-24.
  52. News: National . . 67 . 21139 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 1 March 1993 . 26 June 2021 . 22 . National Library of Australia.
  53. News: National results . . 66 . 20770 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 24 February 1992 . 26 June 2021 . 24 . National Library of Australia.
  54. News: Australian PGA Snr C'ship . The Sydney Morning Herald . 25 February 1991 . 41 . Newspapers.com.
  55. News: 1991-02-25. Victorian by a shot in seniors. 27. The Age. 2021-06-24.
  56. News: 1991-02-25. SPORT. Canberra Times. 2021-10-02.
  57. News: All the way win for Sydney pro . The Age . 26 February 1990 . 31 . Newspapers.com.
  58. News: Australian PGA Seniors C'ship . The Sydney Morning Herald . 26 February 1990 . 50 . Newspapers.com.
  59. News: Aust PGA Seniors C'ship . The Sydney Morning Herald . 27 February 1989 . 54 . Newspapers.com.
  60. News: Sport summary . The Sydney Morning Herald . 29 February 1988 . 59.
  61. News: 1987-03-02. Two-shot win puts Senior on top. 53. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-06-24.
  62. News: Senior sweeps to top with two-shot win in Rich River classic . . 61 . 18777 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 2 March 1987 . 25 June 2021 . 18 . National Library of Australia.
  63. News: 1986-03-03. The Shearer of old romps home. 56. The Sydney Morning Herald. 2021-06-24.
  64. News: Times Sport . . 60 . 18415 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 3 March 1986 . 25 June 2021 . 22 . National Library of Australia.
  65. Web site: Australian PGA Seniors Championship Winners List. live. PGA Australia. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204721/https://pga-tic.com/factsheets/2013/2093/File_1.pdf . 24 June 2021 .

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