On Par for national championship win

ROBIN Harrison and his father Elgar Harrison are well known at the Hervey Bay Golf Club for their great form and unmistakable Broncos golf cart rolling around the greens at many local competitions.

Elgar has been a member for over 25 years and Robin over 15 years as a member.

The highly respected golfers represent their culture with pride in any event they play including the annual NAIDOC Golf Day for the past 11 years where the duo have always teamed up for the win.

Now both single figure handicappers will take their game to the next level when they head to Darwin to compete against the best of the best in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Golf Championships from September 18 to 22.

A Hervey Bay RSL Community Grant of $2000 has helped the golfers make competing a reality by helping pay for flights and accommodation.

“This event means a lot to me to be able to compete and represent my culture and Hervey Bay,” Robin said.

“It gives the opportunity for indigenous golfers to come together and compete against other indigenous golfers and is played through Golf Australia… it’s a great event to get recognised for our golf experience.

“It will also give me a great chance of future selection for overseas competitions.”

Elgar said he’s looking forward to getting on the greens and showing the over 60s how it’s done.

“I have always supported other golfers in any way I can with my skills and knowledge, and I have a great passion for golf.

“I love sharing this with my sons and looking forward to continuing this tradition with Robin in Darwin.”

The championships are scheduled to be played over 72 holes stroke play at Darwin and Palmerston golf courses with a practice and four further rounds over the course of the five days.