In this video Peter explores the action of throwing the club down to make the ball go up and out of the bunker. Enjoy the lesson.
Discover On-Course Strategy – What Shots and What Clubs to play when – How to play “uneven lies,” Fairway Bunkers,” “Reading Greens,” and more with Peter Croker and Chris Beckett. Please call to reserve your place.
Offer ends Midnight Fri 6th July
His Memorial was held on Thursday, June 28th at the Melbourne Cricket Club and it was a celebration of his life where many gathered to show their respects for this great man, not only in golf but across many areas of life.
In a message from his family, Brendan Moloney shares:
The first Australian to win the British Open went on to secure the title five times between 1954 and 1965, a record equaled in the 20th and 21st Centuries only by American Tom Watson.
On the American senior circuit, he won nine times in 1985, setting a record that may never be broken. As well as a great player he was an outstanding contributor to the game, serving as president of the Australian PGA for 32 years, designing and building courses in Australia and around the world, helping establish the Asian Tour and working behind the scenes for the Odyssey House drug rehabilitation organisation where he was chairman for five years. He also wrote for newspapers and magazines for more than 60 years and was the patron of the Australian Golf Writers Association.
In 1979 he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his service to golf and in 2001 became an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his contributions as a player and administrator and for community service.
Peter is survived by his wife Mary, son Andrew and daughters Deirdre Baker, Pan Prendergast and Fiona Stanway, their spouses, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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My experiences with Peter Thomson are very special to me and many other PGA Professionals that either played the Tour or worked in the golf industry as Club Professionals and Teachers.
I first met Peter as a 20-year-old Assistant Professional at Victoria Golf Club where Peter was the Playing Professional and Lifetime Member. I had the honor to play with him on too few occasions but I will always remember the first 2 rounds of the 1976 Australian PGA at Rosebud Country Club where we played the first 2 rounds together alongside Alan Cooper.
As Professional at Sorrento Golf Club in the early 1980’s, I had more time to see him at close hand as he and his family spent their Christmas holidays at Portsea. This is where Ian Bakerfinch gained much insight into how to play links golf and Peter shared his wisdom freely with Ian and other rising stars who he thought might take his words to heart.
5 Day Playing School in November with Chris and Peter
November 12 – 16 at Moonah Links and Surrounding Courses on the Mornington Peninsula (Melbourne) – Details to come in following publications. Register your interest by emailing us at crokergolfsystem@gmail.com
3 Hour CGS Control Workshop
Using our unique “Incremental Accuracy Program” we take each student through the baby steps to build control from short putts and chips, through pitch shots to full swing.
Dates: Melbourne July 22 – 1 pm to 4 pm,
Brisbane July 23 – 9 am to 12 noon
Cost: $147 (Normally $197)
Venues: Melbourne – Eagle Ridge Golf Course
Brisbane – Nudgee Golf Course
People: 2 min and max 5
3 Hour CGS Consistency Workshop
Using the high-tech Brain Frequency measuring product of FocusBand and its Apps to help train the brain to frequencies that promote higher levels of awareness, focus and coordination.
Through customised coaching you build an “Address Routine” that helps the processes of relaxation, visualization, focus, and a positive self-belief that assists and delivers optimum results both in practice and on the golf course – plus the added benefit of “having fun” during and following the process.
Dates: Melbourne August 19 – 1 pm to 4 pm,
Brisbane August 20 – 9 am to 12 noon
Cost: $147 (Normally $197)
Venues: Melbourne – Eagle Ridge Golf Course
Brisbane – Nudgee Golf Course
People: 2 min and max 5
FOCUSBAND
FocusBand – Interview with Grant Waite (Champions Tour)
How Jason Day became a champion using FocusBand and how it helped me get rid of the yips
FocusBand Basics Vol 1
Golf Mind Putting Routine using FocusBand – Chris Beckett
How to Putt out of Your Mind using FocusBand – Peter Croker
Written Testimony
Peter has broken the swing down into small manageable parts
Andrew C
Hope you have a great week and see you soon
Peter Croker and Chris Beckett
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