Tassie Professionals celebrate at 2020 awards - PGA of Australia

Tassie Professionals celebrate at 2020 awards


Tasmanian PGA Professionals have come together to commemorate the year that was with the Tasmanian PGA, PGA Professionals Championship, Tasmanian PGA Foursomes Championship and PGA State Vocational Awards over the weekend.

Played across 36 holes at Claremont Golf Club on Sunday 29 November, the Tasmanian PGA and PGA Professionals Championship were both won by PGA Professional Luke Hickman with scores of 68-65 for a total of 5-under 133.

Early rain cleared to produce a stunning day. Despite increasing winds lower scores were recorded in the afternoon for the 14 player field.

Alex Hamilton claimed second place in the tournament, four strokes back from Hickman with rounds of 70-67 for a 1-under par total.

Played on Monday 30th November the Doug Murray PGA Foursomes Championship saw seven teams contest the event over 27 holes at Tasmania Golf Club.

Tasmania Golf Club PGA Professionals Nick White and Scott Priest claimed their third win as a pair and fourth win each overall with a score of 106. Peter Freeland and Bryce Gorham finished in second place with a score of 108.

To conclude the celebrations, the Tasmanian PGA State Vocational Awards were presented to Adam Holden for Game Development Professional of the Year, Jamie Corkill for Club Professional of the Year and Aiden Withers for Coach of the Year.


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