Name: In Memoriam: Peter Thomson
Uploaded: 2018-06-21T14:42:03.000Z
Duration: 71 s
Description: World Golf Hall of Fame member Peter Thomson has passed away at the age of 88. The Australian served as Presidents Cup captain three times, including in 1998 when he led the International team to their first and only win at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

World Golf Hall of Fame member Peter Thomson has passed away at the age of 88. The Australian served as Presidents Cup captain three times, including in 1998 when he led the International team to their first and only win at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

In Memoriam: Peter Thomson

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Nico Echavarria taps in from 1 foot for birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

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