4-558: The Lakes Open was a golf tournament played at The Lakes Golf Club in Sydney , New South Wales , Australia between 1934 and 1974. The inaugural event was organised in connection with the visit of a group of American professionals who had earlier played in the Lakes International Cup . It was held annually until World War II with Jim Ferrier and Norman Von Nida both winning twice. It did not restart until 1947 and
8-486: Is an Australian golf course , located in the Sydney suburb of Eastlakes in New South Wales . Founded in 1928, this private golf course is approximately a 10-minute drive from Sydney central business district . The course, designed by Mike Clayton (now Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead) had a waiting list for full seven-day playing members and attracted a joining fee of A$ 33,000 in 2012. The course has hosted
12-762: The Australian Open seven times, most recently in 2018. The first two events were won by legends Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman . The event also hosted the 1973 Chrysler Classic , an official event on the Australasian Tour , which was won by Lee Trevino . The Lakes has hosted the Australian Open on seven occasions. It has hosted other events including the Australian PGA Championship , Ampol Tournament , Wills Classic , Wills Masters , Chrysler Classic , Johnnie Walker Australian Classic , Greg Norman Holden International and
16-493: Was held annually until 1967, except for 1965. The event was revived in 1974 as the Coca-Cola Lakes Open. Ferrier won for the third time in 1948, a feat later matched by Eric Cremin , Kel Nagle and Frank Phillips . In 1939 there was an 18-hole playoff a week later. Von Nida scored to 74 to Bulger's 75. In 1974 Shearer won with a birdie at the first extra hole. The Lakes Golf Club The Lakes Golf Club
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