Charlie Earp - Interview

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