"I have never been in a tank to the golf course or anywhere else so it was pretty cool," said Hughes.

The players were also given a special tour of the Campbell Barrack’s SASR’s Historical Collection and their Garden of Reflection thanks to the Cottesloe Golf Club’s close relationship with the SASR.

"Obviously what the SAS do is important to Australia, it was really great to get a close up look at what they do, how they prepare and what they go through," added Hughes.

"Talking to the guys over there, they love golf and wanted to talk about golf but we wanted to talk to them about their stuff."

"I have been fortunate over my golf career to meet a lot of different people in different fields and it was another one today."

18-year-old West Australian Amateur Curtis Luck also enjoyed the unique experience.

"It was good to see what the Barracks is all about, that’s the first time I have been there," said Curtis.

"It was really interesting to see all the history as well as the weapons and vehicles they used. It gives you a greater understanding of what they go through."

With the players and trophy safely delivered to the golf course their focus now turns to preparing for the John Hughes Nexus Risk Services WA Open Championship.

"My game feels pretty good, I haven’t played a lot of late but the last few weeks I have been putting some work in and it feels good," added Hughes who last played at Cottesloe in the Australian Amateur in 1983.

"It’s a terrific course, there is a lot of wind coming into play and a lot of strategy off the tees, it’s a good course for everyone, it doesn’t favour one particular type of golfer."

Despite playing in just his fourth PGA Tour of Australasia tournament, amateur Curtis Luck is feeling comfortable among the Professionals with the tournament being played at his home course.

"Being at my home course I do feel like I have a slight advantage with knowledge," added Luck.

"I am obviously very comfortable with the course, I know it like the back of my hand. Hopefully I hit some good shots and I’m in contention come the weekend."

The John Hughes Nexus Risk Services WA Open Championship will be played at Cottesloe Golf Club in Perth, from 16-19 October.

Being played for a prize purse of AU$110,000 the winner also receives Official World Golf Ranking Points and becomes fully exempt on to the PGA Tour of Australasia for the remainder of this season plus a further two years.