There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Joyner triumphed at The Australian Golf Club 12 months ago in the midst of his fight against bowel cancer.

It would prove to be his final win on the PGA Legends Tour, Joyner passing away in August a week shy of his 59th birthday.

In a field boasting household names such as John Senden, Stephen Allan, Ian Baker-Finch and Rodger Davis, it was Stolz who came out on top, the former PGA TOUR winner finishing one clear of Scott Barr and Brendan Chant with a round of 2-under 70.

“I feel honoured to win the inaugural Glenn Joyner Pro-Am against probably the strongest field we’ve had all year,” said Stolz.

“I’ve never had much success around The Australian and, after the way I played last week at Richmond, I wasn’t expecting this.”

Stolz was also full of praise for the presentation of the golf course just two weeks out from the ISPS HANDA Australian Open.

“The course was amazing,” Stolz added.

“Probably the best fairways and slickest greens I’ve ever seen in Australia.

“I just wish I was playing the Australian Open this year.

“Thank you to Simon Jagot for running such a great event and to everyone that has helped me along the way.”

LEADERBOARD RUNDOWN

1          Andre Stolz      70

T2        Scott Barr         71

T2        Brendan Chant 71

T4        Nigel Lane        72

T4        Stephen Allan   72

T4        David Bransdon           72

T4        John Senden    72

NEXT UP

The PGA Legends Tour moves on to the New South Wales Golf Club on Wednesday for the New South Wales Golf Club Legends Pro-Am presented by Porsche Centre Sydney South.

Final scores and prize money