Charlie Earp - Interview

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Apr 08, 2024

Glenn Whittle

Charlie Earp:

Born in Murwillumbah, New South Wales 1938
He started his PGA traineeship under Mr. Reg Want at Coolangatta Tweed Golf Club at 15 years of age, prior to ever having struck a golf ball
He was the Head Professional at Lismore Golf Club originally, then Royal Queensland Golf Club for 45+ years
Member Australian PGA for over 70 years. He is a life member of Australian PGA.
He has been the Queensland State, junior and senior womens and mens coach on many occasions
He was the President of the Queensland PGA
He coached and mentored Greg Norman, Wayne Grady and many more
He caddied for Greg Norman in the US Open in 1984 at Winged Foot, Fuzzy Zeoller beat Norman in a play off
He is the recipient of an order of Australia medal.
He has been married to wife Margaret for 60+ years. They have three Children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren

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Charlie Earp:

Born in Murwillumbah, New South Wales 1938
He started his PGA traineeship under Mr. Reg Want at Coolangatta Tweed Golf Club at 15 years of age, prior to ever having struck a golf ball
He was the Head Professional at Lismore Golf Club originally, then Royal Queensland Golf Club for 45+ years
Member Australian PGA for over 70 years. He is a life member of Australian PGA.
He has been the Queensland State, junior and senior womens and mens coach on many occasions
He was the President of the Queensland PGA
He coached and mentored Greg Norman, Wayne Grady and many more
He caddied for Greg Norman in the US Open in 1984 at Winged Foot, Fuzzy Zeoller beat Norman in a play off
He is the recipient of an order of Australia medal.
He has been married to wife Margaret for 60+ years. They have three Children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren

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