Members of Thurgoona Country Club Resort were treated to a night with professional golfers ahead of the NSW Senior Open.
Among the high profile golfers in attendance was headline player Peter Lonard, who is making his debut in a series of Australian Legends Tour events, as he prepares for the PGA Tour Champions Q School in December
Graham Phillipson, General Manager of Golf at Golf NSW says the inclusion of Lonard is a welcome addition to the Championship at Thurgoona.
“Peter is a household name and a massive coup for the tournament. He is a legend of Australian Golf and arguably one of Australia’s most outstanding players for over a generation,” Graham said.
Lonard boasts a playing record of 12 tournament wins, including the NSW Open (2004), two Australian Masters Titles (1997, 2002), three Australian PGA Championships (2002, 2004, 2007) and back-to-back Australian Opens (2003 & 2004).
But the player set to defend the NSW Senior Open Crown is Grant Kenny, who looked at ease at Thurgoona Country Club last year.
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“Everything happens here for me as far as Senior golf goes,” Grant said.
“Great track, I love the track. It suits my eye, and I hope it does again,” he laughed.
This week’s Open will be Kenny’s first defence of a championship way beyond the size of the odd Pro-am title. It’s an unknown proposition, but he is ready for the challenge.
“I’m about to find out about defending a big one,” he said.
“I’ve defended a pro-am, I’ve defended against the next-door neighbour on Sunday, but this is another story.
“I’m looking forward to it.”
The $100,000 Lincoln Place NSW Senior Open will be played over three rounds at Thurgoona Country Club Resort from 26 – 28 October. Entry is free.