Leading professional on hand for McLeod golf expo

Leading golfing professional Richard Harris’s love affair with the game of golf began when he first wrapped his hands around a 7-iron courtesy of a friend.

He was shocked by the power behind his swing but it wasn’t until his grandfather passed away and left him his club’s, that his passion for the sport intensified.

In 1989, Harris’s dreams of turning professional came true, playing on the Australian PGA tour for four years.

Harris is now increasing golfing opportunities in Queensland’s southeast corner as McLeod Country Golf Club’s head professional.

He provides top quality coaching to local golfers, elite golfers and club members who are looking to improve their social game.

 

“My focus on the game has changed. When you are playing on the tour you are so totally game orientated but when you’re coaching you are more person orientated and I love that,” Harris said.

“I love the club setting, the close friendships you make and the camaraderie. It’s different to life on the tour but it’s very rewarding for me.

Whilst working at McLeod Country Golf Club, Harris was named the 2009 Queensland PGA Club Professional of the Year and is the current Queensland Men’s State team coach.

 

Harris is also coach to leading golfing professionals Ben Pisani and Matt Gyautt.

Club president Di Paez said it was terrific to have someone of Harris’s caliber as a head professional at McLeod.

McLeod Country Golf Club is holding a free golfing expo on Sunday, June 19 from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

The expo is available to all aspiring golfers or golfing enthusiasts and Harris will be on hand to share his experiences.

The golf expo will include a putting clinic, driver demonstrations by PGA professionals, a short game clinic, fashion parade, nearest to the pin competition, demonstrations by leading golfing suppliers, lucky door prize, information kits and fun activities for the kids including a jumping castle and face painting.

Food and drinks will also be available for purchase on the day along with a sausage sizzle.

McLeod Country Golf Club was formed in 1968 for both men and women players and their families to enjoy.

For more information on the expo, phone the McLeod Country Golf Club on 3376 3666 or visit www.mcleodgolf.com.au