Roger Mackay

Roger J. Mackay (31 March 1956 – 17 June 2002) was an Australian professional golfer.

Early life
Mackay was educated at Christ Church Grammar School and graduated from the University of Western Australia.

Professional career
In 1983, Mackay turned professional and played on both the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Japan Golf Tour.

His greatest successes came in Japan, where he won on eight occasions including finishing second on the money list in 1991.

In Australia he is best remembered for his 1987 win at the Australian PGA Championship. He also won the 1987 Victorian Open by a shot over Greg Norman.

Mackay last played professional golf in 2001.

Personal life
Mackay died in Perth at the age of 46 in 2002 as a result of lymphoma. He was survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

Awards and honors
In 1991, he was named Western Australian Sports Star of the Year

Amateur wins

 * 1979 Western Australian Amateur
 * 1980 Western Australian Amateur, Australian Amateur

PGA of Japan Tour wins (8)
 * Note: The 1991 Mizuno Open was shortened to 54 holes due to rain. 1Co-sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit

PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (1–0)

PGA Tour of Australia wins (2)
PGA Tour of Australia playoff record (0–2)

Other wins (5)

 * 1983 Spalding Park Open (as an amateur)
 * 1984 American Samoan Open
 * 1986 Paratonga Open, Western Australia PGA Championship, Spalding Park Open

Results in major championships
{{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied Note: Mackay only played in The Open Championship and the PGA Championship.

Team appearances
Amateur
 * Sloan Morpeth Trophy (representing Australia): 1982 (tied)

Professional
 * World Cup (representing Australia): 1988
 * Four Tours World Championship (representing Australasia): 1991