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, Bob Charles, and defending British Open champion

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. It was reported by the ''Canberra Times'' that, "With all the top Australians as well, it will be a world-class field."

Winners

In 1966 Stanton won at the second hole of a sudden-death playoff. In 1969 Devlin won at the first extra hole.

References

{{reflist, 2 Golf tournaments in Australia Recurring sporting events established in 1965 Recurring events disestablished in 1972 1965 establishments in Australia 1972 disestablishments in Australia