Wayne Perske

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Wayne Perske (born 7 July 1974) is an Australian professional golfer.

Perske played on the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Japan Golf Tour, winning once.

In October 2010, Perske was arrested in Japan for cocaine possession. He was convicted and received an 18-month sentence in prison, suspended for three years.[http://www.pga.com/news/industry-news/wayne-perske-receives-suspended-sentence-in-japan-after-drug-possession Perske gets suspended sentence in Japan for drug possession conviction][https://www.espn.com/golf/news/story?id=5958889 Cocaine leads to Japanese conviction][http://www.iseekgolf.com/news/40773-wayne-perske-not-all-beer-and-skittles Wayne Perske – Not all beer and skittles]

Following a return to Australia, Perske persisted with golf, using his extensive tour knowledge to craft a teaching career. He held positions at Maleny Golf Club, Golf Central BNE and now teaches and manages at Golf 24, Hendra: an innovative virtual indoor golf facility.{{Cite web |title=Coaching {{!}} Golf 24 |url=https://www.golf24.com.au/coaching/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Coaching {{!}} Golf 24 |language=en}}

Following years of extensive back surgery, culminating in a total of four spinal fusions, Perske was deemed eligible to compete again in All Abilities tournaments for the year of 2024.{{Cite web |last=Webeck |first=Tony |date=2024-01-19 |title=Perske reveals reason behind All Abilities switch |url=https://pga.org.au/news/perske-reveals-reason-behind-all-abilities-switch/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=PGA of Australia |language=en-US}}

In his opening tournament at Cobram Barooga Golf Club, he bested the field and won by seven shots.{{Cite web |last=Webeck |first=Tony |date=2024-01-21 |title=Kobori crowned king of Webex Players Series Murray River |url=https://pga.org.au/news/kobori-crowned-king-of-webex-players-series-murray-river/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=PGA of Australia |language=en-US}}