Col Johnston - Interview

02/07/2023 52 min
Col Johnston - Interview

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Born in Cardiff, Newcastle in 1935Started playing Golf after his older brother Ken introduced him to the gameLost his right eye at only 20 years of age and had to relearn to play againWinner of the 1964 Australian PGA Championship, ahead of Bruce DevlinPatron of the Waratah Golf ClubLife Member of the Australian PGARepresented Australia alongside Billy Dunk in the World CupWas the Head Pro at Monash Golf Club in SydneyTook over the management of Sugar Valley Golf Course in 1972Has two sons, Peter and David, both qualified Greenkeepers and PGA MembersBeen married to Jackie for 63 years