Alex Mercer - Interview

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Alex Mercer:
- Born in Sydney in 1934
- He had 6 brothers and one sister
- He started playing Golf at eight years of age using borrowed clubs
- He was the Head Professional at Ashlar Golf Club for five years
- He was the Head Professional at The Royal Sydney Golf Club for 19 years
- He won 22 Pro Purse tournaments
- He has coached many elite Australian male and female professionals
- He has been a member of the Australian PGA for 66 years
- He has been married to Shirley for 67 years
- They have two sons, Robert 63 and David 61
- He is an Order of Australia Medal recipient
- One of the games true gentleman