
Yardage Book Yarns
Glenn Whittle (Australian PGA Member) talks candidly about Golf and life with his amazing list of players, celebrities, coaches, caddies
Yardage Book Yarns is now an official podcast of the Australian PGA!
Yardage Book Yarns
Alex Mercer - Interview
Alex Mercer:
- Born in Sydney in 1934
- He had 6 brothers and one sister
- He started playing Golf at eight years of age using borrowed clubs
- He was the Head Professional at Ashlar Golf Club for five years
- He was the Head Professional at The Royal Sydney Golf Club for 19 years
- He won 22 Pro Purse tournaments
- He has coached many elite Australian male and female professionals
- He has been a member of the Australian PGA for 66 years
- He has been married to Shirley for 67 years
- They have two sons, Robert 63 and David 61
- He is an Order of Australia Medal recipient
- One of the games true gentleman