Terry Price

Professional golfer and tournament winner

Terry Price - Professional golfer and tournament winner
Born

December 27th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Professional golfer with a distinguished career spanning several decades. Competed primarily on the PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour. Achieved significant success in the 1990s, including multiple tournament victories. Secured a spot on the Australian national team, representing the country in international competitions. Contributed to the development of the sport through coaching and mentoring younger golfers.

Won the Australian PGA Championship in 1994

Claimed the 1996 Australian Masters title

Participated in the 1995 World Cup of Golf

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