As the seriousness of the threat of Cyclone Alfred hit home for the players at the cancelled Australian WPGA Championship, a logical question for professional golfers served to remind again how the golf industry and community comes together in support.
PGA of Australia chief executive Gavin Kirkman on the state of tournament golf, answering to nearly 3,000 members and the ever-changing role of a PGA professional.Â
Starting from the PNG Open in August, 10 tournaments will be contested through to the end of the year, highlighted by the two Australian championships co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour.
Set to be played from November 28 to December 1, the Australian Open will again feature its unique combined format with players in the men’s, women’s and all abilities tournaments over two courses, showcasing the best of Australian golf.
A two-time winner on the LPGA Tour in 2023, Lee beat the strongest field of contenders in the award’s nine-year history, including reigning Australian PGA Championship winner Cameron Smith, and Minjee’s younger brother, Min Woo Lee.
Part of a legendary sporting family in South Australia, Ormsby impacted the game of golf in countless ways in his 47 years as a member of the PGA of Australia.
PGA of Australia boss Gavin Kirkman on attracting golf’s biggest names, getting a PGA Tour event Down Under, Jason Day’s Aussie hiatus and embracing LIV Golf Adelaide
Scott is yet another drawcard for the two Aussie ‘majors’ that had already locked in world No.15 Cam Smith as well as rising stars Min Woo Lee and Cam Davis for their 2023 fields.
Australian Golf Digest
