HE played in tournaments against
history’s finest, but James Ronald (better known as “JR”) Petterson’s deep love
for the game of golf eventually led him to Tenterfield.
Growing up with a father who adored the game, it’s evident why JR’s life took the course it did. He was born and raised in Canberra, which prior to World War II was far more rural than urban with little to mark it as a nation’s capital.
His father was appointed the first golf professional in charge of the Royal Canberra Golf Club in 1932, granted its ‘royal’ status in 1933 by King George V. James Oscar Petterson went on to teach, play and travel with legends of the game. In those days players were left to their own devices to build a career and substantial money from the game was often ellusive.
At the relatively young age of 46, James Oscar passed and left behind a then 19-year-old JR. Having already begun his golfing apprenticeship,cheapwatches review to look inflexible grip your the review could of models handbags. his father’s passing saw JR seek out new pastures and he made the trek up to the Lakes Golf Club in Sydney to complete his remaining 16 months as an apprentice.
Before long JR was making his way up the playing ranks and in 1955 found himself one of five apprenticed professionals to be invited to take part in the Australian Open. As can be expected from his status he found the competition quite daunting. The eventual winner that year was one of the most renowned golfers of the 50s and 60s, South African Bobby Locke.
JR maintains that experience was the greatest of his illustrious golfing career.
“Yes it absolutely was, indeed. To be one of only five apprentices given the opportunity, it was definitely my favourite moment,” JR said.
Following that challenge he made the move back to his hometown of Canberra where he began coaching at the Federal Golf Club.Brand New Stainless Steel Silver Men fashionwatch for Sale, Not long thereafter he was awarded a PGA Order of Merit as a player in 1958 and 59.
Then, as his father before him, JR coached in the “parliamentary triangle” in Canberra. There he was given the opportunity to coach federal ministers and dignitaries, including famed former prime minister Harold Holt.
“Harold Holt was no good as a golfer,” he says with a grin.
“He was always too busy to really practice anything.”
His father imparted a gem of wisdom early on.
“If you’re coaching a prime minister, you’re the one in charge for half an hour,” he said.
JR continued his love affair with the Australian Open, in which he competed nine times. Another of his favourite memories was playing in the same tournament as Jack Nicklaus when the latter won his first Australian Open in 1964.
Nicklaus is widely considered the greatest golfer of all time,Determine by yourself almost all good replicawatches Switzerland. something JR certainly agrees with.
“He was a great advocate and role model for golf, and he was a very humble man.”
While his father can attest to witnessing and playing alongside the Walter Hagens and Bobby Johns of the game, JR’s own experiences are something any golfer today would happily share. How many can say they played alongside the Nicklauses, Gary Players and Peter Thomsons of golf?
After a stint in finance, he restored his amateur playing status in the 70s and continued his role as a coach and player. He ended up in Queensland in the 80s and began coaching juniors and seniors.
Not long after, he retired and bought a caravan and opted to travel the country, and was sometimes a passer-by in the Tenterfield region. At that point he told himself if he ever found himself alone and unencumbered he’d re-treat to the New England area.
“I knew one day I would end up somewhere in the New England region, and it eventually came to pass” JR says.
Settling here in May of last year, he has sought to continue his teaching. Having guided some talented youngsters who’ve gone the distance to become professionals, he maintains there are some skilled kids right here in Tenterfield.
“There is some talent here. I’d ideally like to see more juniors taking on golf whether as a sport or just something for recreation.
“If they learn young it will be much easier for them.”
Strangely enough the skill he feels is most important to have as a golf coach is empathy.
“You have to put yourself in the shoes of others. It’s the hardest game to play well,Government of India for inviting overseas buyers and steelring under Reverse BSM.” he said.
One local who earns his praise is Patricia Barry, who he feels has really helped junior golf come a long way over her time in Tenterfield.
“She’s so dedicated. I hold much admiration for her in the way she’s furthered junior golf here.”
Quizzed on how he feels the state of golf is holding up today he’s quick to compare the money aspect to times passed.
“It’s completely money-orientated today. Australia doesn’t have the sort of money on offer that other places do, so players have to go overseas. We have a lot of good courses and some talented players but we can’t compete.”
Understandably he isn’t a Tiger Woods sympathiser either.
“He’s done golf a discredit. I’m not much of a fan.
“I’d say Phil Mickelson would be my favourite player today.”
JR is confident for the future of golf in Tenterfield and believes for such a small town the course we have is mightily impressive.
“It is a lovely course. It would have to be one of the best country town courses around.”
After a minor mishap which saw him involved in a car accident his playing career has been cut short but he’s adamant he’ll continue to teach Tenterfield’s budding golfers.
Growing up with a father who adored the game, it’s evident why JR’s life took the course it did. He was born and raised in Canberra, which prior to World War II was far more rural than urban with little to mark it as a nation’s capital.
His father was appointed the first golf professional in charge of the Royal Canberra Golf Club in 1932, granted its ‘royal’ status in 1933 by King George V. James Oscar Petterson went on to teach, play and travel with legends of the game. In those days players were left to their own devices to build a career and substantial money from the game was often ellusive.
At the relatively young age of 46, James Oscar passed and left behind a then 19-year-old JR. Having already begun his golfing apprenticeship,cheapwatches review to look inflexible grip your the review could of models handbags. his father’s passing saw JR seek out new pastures and he made the trek up to the Lakes Golf Club in Sydney to complete his remaining 16 months as an apprentice.
Before long JR was making his way up the playing ranks and in 1955 found himself one of five apprenticed professionals to be invited to take part in the Australian Open. As can be expected from his status he found the competition quite daunting. The eventual winner that year was one of the most renowned golfers of the 50s and 60s, South African Bobby Locke.
JR maintains that experience was the greatest of his illustrious golfing career.
“Yes it absolutely was, indeed. To be one of only five apprentices given the opportunity, it was definitely my favourite moment,” JR said.
Following that challenge he made the move back to his hometown of Canberra where he began coaching at the Federal Golf Club.Brand New Stainless Steel Silver Men fashionwatch for Sale, Not long thereafter he was awarded a PGA Order of Merit as a player in 1958 and 59.
Then, as his father before him, JR coached in the “parliamentary triangle” in Canberra. There he was given the opportunity to coach federal ministers and dignitaries, including famed former prime minister Harold Holt.
“Harold Holt was no good as a golfer,” he says with a grin.
“He was always too busy to really practice anything.”
His father imparted a gem of wisdom early on.
“If you’re coaching a prime minister, you’re the one in charge for half an hour,” he said.
JR continued his love affair with the Australian Open, in which he competed nine times. Another of his favourite memories was playing in the same tournament as Jack Nicklaus when the latter won his first Australian Open in 1964.
Nicklaus is widely considered the greatest golfer of all time,Determine by yourself almost all good replicawatches Switzerland. something JR certainly agrees with.
“He was a great advocate and role model for golf, and he was a very humble man.”
While his father can attest to witnessing and playing alongside the Walter Hagens and Bobby Johns of the game, JR’s own experiences are something any golfer today would happily share. How many can say they played alongside the Nicklauses, Gary Players and Peter Thomsons of golf?
After a stint in finance, he restored his amateur playing status in the 70s and continued his role as a coach and player. He ended up in Queensland in the 80s and began coaching juniors and seniors.
Not long after, he retired and bought a caravan and opted to travel the country, and was sometimes a passer-by in the Tenterfield region. At that point he told himself if he ever found himself alone and unencumbered he’d re-treat to the New England area.
“I knew one day I would end up somewhere in the New England region, and it eventually came to pass” JR says.
Settling here in May of last year, he has sought to continue his teaching. Having guided some talented youngsters who’ve gone the distance to become professionals, he maintains there are some skilled kids right here in Tenterfield.
“There is some talent here. I’d ideally like to see more juniors taking on golf whether as a sport or just something for recreation.
“If they learn young it will be much easier for them.”
Strangely enough the skill he feels is most important to have as a golf coach is empathy.
“You have to put yourself in the shoes of others. It’s the hardest game to play well,Government of India for inviting overseas buyers and steelring under Reverse BSM.” he said.
One local who earns his praise is Patricia Barry, who he feels has really helped junior golf come a long way over her time in Tenterfield.
“She’s so dedicated. I hold much admiration for her in the way she’s furthered junior golf here.”
Quizzed on how he feels the state of golf is holding up today he’s quick to compare the money aspect to times passed.
“It’s completely money-orientated today. Australia doesn’t have the sort of money on offer that other places do, so players have to go overseas. We have a lot of good courses and some talented players but we can’t compete.”
Understandably he isn’t a Tiger Woods sympathiser either.
“He’s done golf a discredit. I’m not much of a fan.
“I’d say Phil Mickelson would be my favourite player today.”
JR is confident for the future of golf in Tenterfield and believes for such a small town the course we have is mightily impressive.
“It is a lovely course. It would have to be one of the best country town courses around.”
After a minor mishap which saw him involved in a car accident his playing career has been cut short but he’s adamant he’ll continue to teach Tenterfield’s budding golfers.
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