VALE PETER THOMSON

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