Traralgon Classic

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The Traralgon Classic was a golf tournament in Australia. It was an event on the PGA Tour of Australia from 1978 to 1981. [1] The event was held at Traralgon Golf Club in Traralgon, Victoria. [2]

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History

Among Greg Norman's earliest victories were at the event. [2] One of the more notable performances was Paul Foley's 1980 win. Foley, who started the final round several shots back at even par, shot an extraordinary final round of 62, 10-under-par. He beat the course record by two and defeated Wayne Grady by six shots. [3]

Winners

YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin
of victory		Runner(s)-upRef
Traralgon Classic
1981 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Stanley 279−93 strokes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Garry Merrick [1] [4]
1980 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Foley 278−106 strokes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Grady [1] [5] [3]
1979 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Norman 277−113 strokes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glenn McCully
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Stanley 		[1] [6] [7]
Traralgon Loy Yang Classic
1978 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greg Norman 277−111 stroke Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Bishop [1] [8]
Ben Guzzardi – Total Golf Classic
1977 Flag of the United States.svg Marty Bohen 202−111 stroke Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rodger Davis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Noel Ratcliffe 		[9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 2006 Media Guide. PGA Tour of Australasia. p. 170.
  2. 1 2 "Traralgon Golf Club Pro Am". www.traralgongolfclub.com.au. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  3. 1 2 "Paul Foley stuns experienced field". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 29 January 1980. p. 15. Retrieved 10 February 2020– via Trove.
  4. ↑ "Ian's win no joke for rivals". The Age . 2 February 1981. p. 30.
  5. ↑ "Foley swamps field with 10 under 62". The Age . 29 January 1980. p. 23.
  6. ↑ "Norman again". The Age . 30 January 1979. p. 28.
  7. ↑ "Traralgon classic to Greg Norman". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 30 January 1979. p. 18. Retrieved 10 February 2020– via Trove.
  8. ↑ "Late run Greg wins again". The Age . 31 January 1978. p. 22.
  9. ↑ "American wins with a whisper". The Age . 1 February 1977. p. 26.
  10. ↑ "Franks's grand comeback". The Age . 27 January 1976. p. 18.
  11. ↑ "One-stroke victory for Phillips". The Canberra Times . Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 27 January 1976. p. 18. Retrieved 10 February 2020– via Trove.
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