Ambassadors

Ian Baker-Finch

Ian is one of Australia’s most popular and recognised sports figures. His moment of glory came in the 1991 British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. His final round 66 was one of the greatest ever in major championship golf and included an outward nine of 29 where he birdied 5 of his first 7 holes. His final 36 hole total (64-66) is the best ever by an Open Champion.

During his career, Ian won 16 times around the world including

1983 New Zealand Open

1985 Scandinavian Open

1987 Australian Matchplay Championship

1988 Australian Masters

1988 ASO Open (Japan)

1989 Colonial Invitational (USA)

1990 Coolum Classic

1991 British Open

1992 Vines Classic

1993 Australian PGA

Ian has now turned his hand successfully to golf course design, management and TV commentary in the United States. His course design work includes the impressive Golf Club at Kennedy Bay regarded by some as Australia's most authentic links golf experience. His golf course design company has numerous projects under construction around the world with the Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai his most recent work. Throughout his time as a TV commentator Ian has continued to work on his golf game and spends time playing golf on some of the most prestigious courses around the world. He will make his debut on the global stage of senior golf at the Handa Australian Senior Open.