In 1980 the King of the Point contest at Trigg Point featured a winner-takes-all prize of $1,000, making it an exciting and memorable event.
Unseeded ‘goofy footer’ Mike McAuliffe won the Open Mens division from Ken MacKenzie (State Mens Champion & runner up in the Margaret River Classic).
Young ‘Giant Killer’ Dave Macaulay (age 16) emerged victorious in the Junior division of the contest.
1980 King of the Point judges stand Trigg Point. Photo Ken MacKenzie.1980 Open Mens finalists Ken MacKenzie & Mike McAuliffe at King of the Point award presentation. Photo Ken MacKenzie.1980 King of the Point junior competitors. Photo Dave Tanner courtesy Daily News 19 March 1980. L-R Rohan Tilbrook, winner Dave Macaulay & Peter Bengough.
In 1980 the King of the Point contest at Trigg Point featured a winner-takes-all prize of $1,000, making it an exciting and memorable event.
Unseeded ‘goofy footer’ Mike McAuliffe won the Open Mens division from Ken MacKenzie (State Mens Champion & runner up in the Margaret River Classic).
Young ‘Giant Killer’ Dave Macaulay (age 16) emerged victorious in the Junior division of the contest.
L-R Rohan Tilbrook, winner Dave Macaulay & Peter Bengough.
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Local Favourites: Dave Macaulay courtesy Margaret River Region.
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