Sadly, the Patron of Nomads Golf Australia, Peter Thomson CBE AO, passed away on Wednesday 20th June 2018. at the age of 88.
He had been suffering Parkinson's disease for a number of years before his death.
Peter was the first Australian to win The Open and lifted the claret jug 5 times. He was a prolific tournament champion around the world winning more than 50 times.
He wrote for The Age in Melbourne, was a television commentator and served as President of the Australian PGA for 32 years.
RIP
He had been suffering Parkinson's disease for a number of years before his death.
Peter was the first Australian to win The Open and lifted the claret jug 5 times. He was a prolific tournament champion around the world winning more than 50 times.
He wrote for The Age in Melbourne, was a television commentator and served as President of the Australian PGA for 32 years.
RIP