By Laura Michell
Bacchus Marsh golfer Josh Younger is hoping the Fiji International will bring him his first big win.
Younger, who has been a professional golfer since 2009, is heading to Fiji this week to compete in the marquee tournament for the third time.
The tournament is part of the PGA Tour of Australasia and has also been sanctioned by the European and Asian tours, with $1.25 million in prize money up for grabs.
Younger said the Fiji International was an important tournament for Australian players.
“It’s an amazing place and an amazing golf course. Hopefully it is a good year for me,” he said.
Younger started playing golf casually with his friends when he was about 12 years old.
Over time, his interest grew as he spent his school holidays out on the golf course.
In 2009, after a stint playing national golf and trips to the United States to play, he decided to take his chance and turn pro.
“I never thought I was going to be a pro golfer but things just evolved and I got to a stage where I thought I would have a go at it,” he said.
“I’m still to get the big win but I suppose you are always chasing that.”
