JASON DAY AWARDED SECOND
GREG NORMAN MEDAL
JASON DAY HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN HAILED
AS AUSTRALIA’S BEST PERFORMING TOUR
PROFESSIONAL ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE,
CLAIMING THE GREG NORMAN MEDAL FOR THE
SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
“2016 has been an excellent year for Australian golf, from
players winning on all the Major tours around the world to
our four representatives flying the Australian flag at the Rio
Olympics. Tonight has been a night to honour them all,” said
Brian Thorburn, CEO of the PGA of Australia.
The Queenslander has continued to dominate the world
stage of golf this year, with wins at the Arnold Palmer
Invitational, WGC – World Match Play and the
Players Championship.
“Jason is yet again a deserving recipient of the Greg Norman
Medal. An excellent ambassador for Australian golf, his
performances this year has ensured he has been the World
Number 1 for the majority of 2016 to the delight of
Aussie fans.”
Day played 20 tournaments on the PGA TOUR this year,
making the cut in all but one for 10 top-10 finishes including
his wins.
Day, who was unable to attend the evening, appeared via
video link with his mother Dening Day accepting the award
on behalf of her son.
Making an appearance via video link was Greg Norman who
recognised the achievements of each of the nominees.
“It’s been a phenomenal year across the board for all
Australian Professional golfers. The three nominees this year
have done an impressive job on the golf course as well as off
the golf course,” said Norman.
“I am incredibly honoured to win the Greg Norman Medal
for the second year in a row,” said Day. “Australian golf is in
a great place right now, Adam and Minjee both had excellent
seasons, so to be selected again is a real privilege.
“Everyone takes it for granted that they can hit 14 clubs
extremely well. The responsibilities that come on the golf
course are equal off the course, every one of the three
nominees tonight has done a fantastic job of balancing their
responsibilities, not only for the sport of golf, but for their
country and for themselves individually.”
The Australian golf industry was once again delighted to see
the strong representation by our Professionals on the world
stage, highlighted by Day’s Greg Norman Medal winning
performance.
“I am really appreciative of everyone’s efforts back home in
Australia. My mum and sister are with you tonight. Also to
Peter O’Malley and the PGA of Australia, I just want to thank
everyone and especially Greg, what you have done for the
game in Australia and around the world, I just want to thank
everyone for making this possible for me.”
The Greg Norman Medal Dinner, which was proudly
supported by the City of Gold Coast, teed off the PGA’s
flagship tournament, the Australian PGA Championship, at
RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from
1-4 December.
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