Seniors

Twite returns to Portrush – 73 years on

Twite returns to Portrush – 73 years on

Metropolitan’s venerated teaching professional, Brian Twite, is now 98 years old and as such the oldest living player who took part in the 1951 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrum, Northern Ireland. It was the first time the event had been played outside Scotland or England. Metro members led by Damian Quirk, eager […]

Fowler goes back-to-back, wins ISPA Handa PGA Seniors Championship

Fowler goes back-to-back, wins ISPA Handa PGA Seniors Championship

Peter Fowler continued his incredible recent form by claiming a second consecutive European Senior Tour title at the ISPA Handa PGA Seniors Championship in England. The Australian came into the final day with a four-shot lead and eventually won by three, but he did not have it all his own way during the final round […]

Peter Fowler wins Acorn Jersey Open

Peter Fowler wins Acorn Jersey Open

Peter Fowler sealed a sentimental return to the course where six years ago he feared for his golfing future, clinching a hard-fought one stroke victory in the Acorn Jersey Open at La Moye Golf Club. The Australian, who celebrates his 56th birthday on Tuesday, injured his back on the eve of his European Senior Tour […]

Owen wins Australian PGA Seniors Championship

Owen wins Australian PGA Seniors Championship

New Zealander Simon Owen has won the Coca-Cola Australian PGA Seniors Championship in dramatic circumstances. Finishing regulation play tied with Australian Michael Harwood on 2-under the card, Owen made birdie on the first playoff hole to ensure the title was his. Terry Price, Tim Elliot and Alan Cooper all finished one shot outside the playoff. […]

Fowler captures first European Senior Tour victory

Fowler captures first European Senior Tour victory

Peter Fowler claimed his first European Senior Tour victory for more than two years with a remarkable turnaround in the French Riviera Masters, coming from four shots back at the start of the final round to win by three strokes at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort. The Australian took little time in overturning Andrew […]

Senior Amateur News roundup

Senior Amateur News roundup

NSW SUPER SENIORS The Lakes Golf Club wins again The Lakes Golf Club has won the 2013 NSW Super Senior Pennant. In an exciting final they defeated the Newcastle Golf Club team by 5 matches to 2. As is always the case in match play finals it is important to win the early games and […]