Words by Nick Crockford
Wantima Country Club, where Open Champion Cameron Smith learned to play golf, will welcome older legends this week in the first of two major pro-ams.
The Wantima CC Legends Pro-Am, hosted by the course on South Pine Rd, Brendale, will is a new addition to the Australian PGA Legends Tour.
It will be followed on Friday by the Bribie Island Legends Pro-Am at Bribie Island Golf Club. Both events are supported by the City of Moreton Bay.
Wantima, where 2022 Open champion Cameron Smith is still a member, has undertaken major work, on and off the course and will showcase a host of Australian golf greats.
Those to have entered include reigning Order of Merit winner Andre Stolz, Peter Senior, Terry Price, Mike Harwood and Terry Pilkadaris.
“Wantima Country Club is proud to be part of the Australian PGA Legends Tour in 2024,” Jason Patterson, General Manager at Wantima Country Club, said.
“In the past two years, Wantima Country Club has made many enhancements to the clubhouse and the golf course.
“We are also very proud of our many sponsors for this event with Moreton Bay Council assisting us.”
The Bribie Island Legends Pro-Am dates back to 2018 when Matthew King was champion.
“There is a really wonderful history building with this event at Bribie Island Golf Club,” Legends Tour Coordinator, Andy Rogers said.
“The players really enjoy the challenge of the golf course. It is always in fantastic condition and the hospitality of the club, its members and sponsors is up there with the best on tour.”
A total of $29,500 in prize money is up for grabs across the two days thanks to the support of the City of Moreton Bay.
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