Celebrating the life of PGA Member Jack Harris

The Australian golf industry celebrates the life of PGA Life Member John Bruce “Jack” Harris.

Jack sadly passed away last week at the age of 91 after a fall caused his health to rapidly decline.

A leading tournament Professional through the 1940’s to 1960’S and respected Club Professional, Jack will be remembered as a generous man who made a positive impact on the lives of many.

Jack’s contribution to Australian golf was significant and he will live on in the history of our great game, particularly through the Victorian PGA Championship.

Jack won a record six Victorian PGA Championship titles during his career with the tournament trophy now being named in his honour.

Each year Jack proudly attended the final day of the Victorian PGA Championship and presented the champion with the Jack Harris Cup.

His contribution to golf also extended to the teaching tee, Jack was the Club Professional at the Keysborough Golf Club for 16 years and also spent 15 years at the Sorrento Golf Club where he taught thousands of golfers.

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