Ben Castles blitzed the field on Day One of the Outback Queensland Masters in Charleville. Ben knows the course inside out. He started playing at Charleville in 1974 and is the oldest member of the club. He reckons the secret is a good chip and run to the sand green, and a firm straight putt. The Outback Queensland Masters has attracted over 150 golfers who will play at Bioela, Charleville, Quilpie, Blackall, Hughenden and Longreach over a six weeks. Ben reckons it is great for Charleville and the region.

<p>Ben Castles blitzed the field on Day One of the Outback Queensland Masters in Charleville. Ben knows the course inside out. He started playing at Charleville in 1974 and is the oldest member of the club. He reckons the secret is a good chip and run to the sand green, and a firm straight putt. The Outback Queensland Masters has attracted over 150 golfers who will play at Bioela, Charleville, Quilpie, Blackall, Hughenden and Longreach over a six weeks. Ben reckons it is great for Charleville and the region.</p>

Robin McConchie is a professional story teller  and a well known voice on the ABC across rural Australia. Postcards is about the nuts and bolts of life in the bush. Life can be tough but farmers and regional businesses are resilient and entrepreneurial. They care for their livestock, the land and their community. what lesson and insights can we gain from bush business and their communities.

<p>Robin McConchie is a professional story teller &nbsp;and a well known voice on the ABC across rural Australia. Postcards is about the nuts and bolts of life in the bush. Life can be tough but farmers and regional businesses are resilient and entrepreneurial. They care for their livestock, the land and their community. what lesson and insights can we gain from bush business and their communities.</p>

Postcards from the Bush with Robin McConchie

85 year-old Ben Castles takes out Day One of the Outback Queensland Masters in Charleville

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