Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Autumn 2014 | Page 14

Bachelor Bob
Idolised in NQ

Bob Platt spends countless time helping juniors on the golf course
By David Newbery
When one thinks of golf heroes it’s
the Adam Scotts, Jason Days and
Karrie Webbs that spring to mind.
But here’s one for you – Bob Platt.
Okay, Bob’s name isn’t synonymous
with the abovementioned, but in
North Queensland he is idolised by
countless juniors, their parents and
grandparents.
The 62-year-old is president of Golf
North Queensland, has been for 12
years, and plays off “20-something”
at Proserpine Golf Club. But his role
in junior development dates back to
the early 1980s.
“I have always been a keen
supporter of the juniors and have
helped out whenever and wherever
I can,” said Bob, a life-long bachelor.

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The 62-year-old was a relative latestarter in the game.

chance the kids will become
involved in the game.”

He first picked up a club at age 30
when talked into it by his sister and
brother-in-law at Middlemount
Golf Club.

In North Queensland, the tyranny of
distance is something many parents
have to grapple with when it comes
to junior open competitions. But
most parents don’t mind going the
extra mile (pardon the pun) when it
comes to golf and their offspring.

“I was into tennis and other
sports, but I started playing golf
at Middlemount and started
a jun