Left to right:
Ken Roche, Chairman of Sandhurst Club, Geoff Scott PGA President and
Peter Thomson unveiling the PGA National Office Plaque

During the ribbon cutting ceremony, five-time British Open champion Thomson said "This is a proud day for the PGA. During my time as President of the Association for 32 years, I couldn't have imagined the PGA would grow to such a size that we are able to build this kind of facility, and so it gives me great pleasure to open building."

PGA President Geoff Scott said, "This new state of the art office is a reflection of the foresight and success the Association has been fortunate to experience, and I am honoured to be representing the PGA on behalf of all members."

Following the cutting of the ribbon and tour of the new office complex, guests then teed off on the Thomson Perrett designed North Course, to enjoy the hospitality and challenge of Sandhurst Club, the official "Home of the PGA".

The day was attended by a broad cross section of corporate and industry representatives, including PGA sponsors and corporate partners Cadbury Schweppes and GM Holden Ltd and Frankston City Council Mayor Glenn Aitken.

Also present for the momentous ceremony were representatives from the PGA Tour of Australasia, the New Zealand PGA, Australian Ladies Professional Golf, along with the national amateur golf body, Golf Australia and state golf associations from New South Wales and Victoria.

The important occasion represents the culmination of two years of planning and six months of construction on the $4.2 million building, as well as the relocation of 14 of the PGA Australia staff members.