Warwick Butler (left) is congratulated by Tumut Golf Membership president Peter Linnegar.
TUMUT golfer Warwick Butler is probably not residing the dream . . . however he’s about to.
Butler is heading for the Open Championship at Royal Troon, due to a nationwide competitors run by Golf Australia.
It was appropriately referred to as ‘Play 9’ and every golfer who entered was requested to appoint for a nine-hole occasion.
It meant that every time a contestant performed in any nine-hole occasion run by their membership between February 26 and April 29, that member was routinely within the operating to win.
Butler was considered one of two winners, together with his prize a return journey for 2 to the UK, lodging and transfers plus tickets to attend the primary day of The Open Championship.
Moreover watching the most effective gamers on this planet in motion, Butler additionally will get the chance to play in a global nine-hole occasion at this storied course the place the likes of Bobby Locke, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Watson, Mark Calcavecchia and Justin Leonard received their Open titles.
Since transferring from Roma in Queensland and becoming a member of the pleasant Tumut course on the foot of the Snowy Mountains, alongside together with his spouse Ruth, Butler has discovered a cheerful house.
He has change into an energetic member and a keen volunteer on the 18-hole Tumut Golf Membership.
In response to Golf Australia, Butler’s prize is a simply reward for years of dedication to each the Roma and Tumut golf equipment.
