08/08/2026
Vale Nick McCormack ❤️
It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing today of much loved PGA Professional Nick McCormack OAM.
Nick joined Golf SA (South Australian Golf Association) in 1985 as State Development Officer after working at The Vines, and travelled extensively across South Australia to coach in schools and clubs for over 20 years.
Nick Introduced golf to thousands of primary school students annually and spearheaded (PE) teacher training.
He developed both the SAPSASA Golf 12u Championship which excels today and the Independent Schools Championship to give young players competitive golf opportunities.
Nick founded the McCormacks Junior Golf Club emphasizing life values like respect and discipline with key events continuing today in the form of the TeeMates McCormacks Cups played each school holidays at The Pat GC.
In recognition of his outstanding service to golf Nick was awarded the Service to the South Australian Golf Industry Award (shared with Jan Douglass) in 2017 and an OAM in the King's Birthday Honours in June 2026, anchored largely by his long-standing presence at The Grange Golf Club.
Nick only advised us last week that his heart was full after being given the opportunity to commit his life to teaching kids golf. 💗