Australian course designer Ross Perrett on surviving a stroke, honouring Peter Thomson’s legacy, linking arms with Karrie Webb and how he hopes to win the Archibald Prize.
A modern and revitalised approach coupled with an excellent if underrated golf course has the spotlight shining on Melbourne’s Spring Valley Golf Club.
Australia’s two-time Major champion on looking after golf’s old boys, picking a winner at Shinnecock Hills, and his final-round 67 to win the 1981 US Open at Merion – still regarded as one of the greatest final rounds in the event’s history.
Golf-club memberships include golfers from assorted backgrounds and all walks of life. Yet from the variation often emerges several parallel personalities at each club. How many do you recognise?