Tony Coates is the epitome of a straight-talking Aussie who has taken the cards that life has dealt him in his stride. I sat down with Tony just a few hours before he was about to tee off in the Presidents Cup Demonstration event, at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. The thought of playing for Australia against an International team, over the same course where some of the world's best Tour players had played, raised Tony’s heart rate, though in fairness, probably by not more than a couple of percentage points.
Tony is laid-back, and in this short but revealing interview, I had the opportunity to get to know the man that I have enjoyed spending time around, just a little bit better.
Please enjoy my conversation with Tony Coates.
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