MILDURA golfer Sam “Slammer” Smythe said placing sixth at the All-Abilities Riversdale Cup in Mount Waverley was a turning point in his career.

“The weekend was really great ... it was one of the best experiences I’ve had in the game,” Smythe said.

“And the facility was absolutely first class ... it blew me away.

“The fairways were like walking on carpet and the greens were extrem...