Peter has been forced to withdraw from this week's Australian Open, a back injury causing him to miss one of his favourite golf tournaments.

After being forced to withdraw at the recent PGA Tour School Peter was hoping to be fit for the Australian Open but it has not worked out that way.

"It has been bothering me for a while and being forced to withdraw is being made even more difficult by the fact that not only will I miss the Australian open but I will miss an event at the NSW Golf Club which I really enjoy. I played well there when the Modified Stableford event was played there a few years ago and really enjoy the layout."

"I'm not sure yet if I will be able to make it for next week's PGA either as I need to get my back sorted out and am hoping to play a full year on the Nationwide Tour next year. I have status for one full year because I had a full tour card for five years. I will try and get this career back on the road."   

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