Australian Golfing Great Peter Thomson Passes Away at 88

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Australian golfing great Peter Thomson has passed away at age 88 after battling Parkinson’s disease.

His family announced his passing on Wednesday, June 20, at his home in Melbourne. Thomson had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for more than four years and passed away surrounded by family at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement by Professional Golfers Association of Australia.