Sir Bob CharlesSir Bob Charles has been named the first patron of the Clearwater Golf Club. Sir Bob and Lady Verity have been an integral part of the club since the 1990s when Bob first became involved with Clearwater working with the golf course’s designer, John Darby. Said Sir Bob: “To become Patron of the Clearwater Golf Club is an honour which I am most proud of, particularly, as I was part of the team which built the course some 20 years ago. Clearwater is not just a stand-alone golf course, it is a residential community with a neighbourly environment which we are all proud of, welcoming golfers and non-golfers alike. Turning professional in 1960, Sir Bob won several times on the European Tour before notching his first win on the PGA tour with victory in the Houston Open in 1963.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 30, 2020 03:45 UTC