This episode of the PGA Professional Podcast features Peter Lonard, former world top-25 player and multi-time winner. Peter shares how a late start in golf, a key relationship with coach Gary Edwin, and valuable support from the PGA and Oatlands members helped him rise from trainee professional to competing with legends such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Seve Ballesteros. He reflects on overcoming Ross River fever and chronic fatigue, rebuilding his career as a club pro, and why he still enjoys the competitive spirit and community of the PGA Legends Tour.

Key takeaways from the conversation with Peter are:

• A late start with broad sporting skills and no junior burnout can accelerate development.
• Honest self-assessment, relentless practice and competing against stronger players fast-track improvement.
• Long-term coaching relationships and clear swing frameworks can reshape performance and confidence.
• Major health setbacks may pause a career but don’t have to end it—second chapters in golf are possible.
• Support systems—clubs, the PGA, caddies and fellow tour players—are crucial in navigating tour life.
• The PGA Legends Tour provides meaningful competition, camaraderie and a chance to give back to the game.