Tune into Shark.com each Thursday for a recap of every victory -- from the 1976 West Lakes Classic to the 2001 Skins Game. In total, Norman has won 86 professional events around the world, including two British Open
Championships and 20 U.S. PGA Tour titles.
Greg Headed For Big Time
By Lew Lake Brisbane Courier Mail Nov. 27, 1972
1972 Keperra Junior Pennant
Venue:
Nudgee Golf Club
Where:
Queensland, Australia
Date:
November 27, 1972
I was at Nudgee Golf Club in my capacity as Keperra Club Captain to see the
Junior Pennant Team tee off in their match against the Virginia youngsters
Sunday.
Naturally I'm tickled that the Keperra kids got up to win three of the five
matches, but the overall idea of blooding the young fry in this type of
competition is the thing I'm most pleased with.
The standard of golf is remarkably good this year, but for years it was a
disappointment to all those interested in improving that standard of the
game in Queensland. It seemed as if our junior stars just didn't "follow
on" when they progress into the senior ranks.
Many theories have been put forward as to why this happens, but there seems
to be no logical answer.
I'm not for one moment about to stick my neck out with any of my own
theories, but rather will name one of the new brood who I'm certain will
"follow on."
One of Virgina's two winners was their No. 2 man, Greg Norman. Young State
representative Glen Cogill plays No. 1.
No just because he won well on Sunday do I single him out, but because he
again impressed me as the brightest prospect I've seen in many, many years.
He qualified in the recent Australian Amateur at Gailes only to be knocked
out first up by Peter Wardrop, who you'll remember reached the semifinals.
"He has the fighting ability to play all shots under pressure that only the
top golfer possesses," said Wardrop of his younger opponent.
Greg won both the Junior and Club Championship at Virginia this year, and
is completely devoted to improving his game having regular sessions with
his club pro, John Klatt.
He also works at developing physically, and has his sights on a career as a
physical education teacher.
His academic future depends on his senior exam results, but not so his
future as a golfer. Providing he remains as devoted as he is now, he's got
it made.