This page showcases the achievements and contributions of the Walter Lindrum Grant recipients in the field of cue sports.
click or tap the image to view it at full size2019 Winners
Anna Lynch and Rob Hall
Anna Lynch is a leading figure in Australian cue sports. After claiming the Australian National Women’s Billiards Championship, she went on to win the World Women’s Billiards Championship in Melbourne, becoming Australia's sixth world champion in the sport. Rob Hall is known for his technical precision and strong presence on the world stage. With numerous national and international titles to his name, he remains one of the most respected competitors in modern billiards.
click or tap the image to view it at full size2020 Winner
Joe Minici
Joe Minici, a two-time Australian National Billiards Champion, is a well-known and lively figure from New South Wales. With a competition high break of 429, Joe’s passion for the game and for Walter is evident. He received the grant in honour of his love for both, and continues to recite the poem to preserve Walter's memory.
click or tap the image to view it at full size2021 Winner
Rob Hall
Rob Hall is a distinguished English billiards champion, a multiple-time English Champion and World Championship finalist. With numerous titles in world-ranking events, he’s celebrated for his precision, strategic play, and sportsmanship, remaining a dominant force in the sport.
Image source: robhallbilliards.com
click or tap the image to view it at full size2022 Winner
Cody Turner
Cody Turner, a talented young snooker player from New Zealand, is the 2020 Oceania Under-21 Snooker Champion and a World Championship wildcard recipient. He has defeated top Australian players and won several New Zealand senior ranking events. This year, he has been awarded a grant to support his passion and tournament participation. Walter Lindrum’s ties to New Zealand date back to the 1920s, when he and Clark McConachy, along with Tom Newman and Joe Davis, dominated English billiards. Read Cody's bio here
click or tap the image to view it at full size2023 Winner
Anna Lynch
Anna Lynch is a highly skilled jazz pianist and tutor with an outstanding billiards career. Over 20 years, she won 17 State Titles and multiple National and International Championships. Since the World Women’s Billiards Tour began, Anna has held the #1 ranking, solidifying her dominance in the sport. Read Anna's bio here
click or tap the image to view it at full size2024 Winners
Peter Gilchrist & Julie Watson
Peter Gilchrist is a world-renowned professional English billiards player, originally from England and now proudly representing Singapore. His unwavering dedication, technical mastery, and competitive longevity have firmly established him as one of the greatest players in the history of English billiards. His legacy continues to inspire and shape the next generation of players around the world.
Julie Watson is an accomplished Victorian Women’s Billiards Champion and a prominent figure in the Australian billiards and snooker scene. She has shown consistent dedication to promoting cue sports for women in Australia and competes passionately across a wide range of cue sport disciplines.
click or tap the image to view it at full size2025 Winners
Billiards Australia and Cheltenham Billiards & Snooker Club
Billiards Australia
Awarded for its strong commitment to growing billiards in Australia, Billiards Australia sponsors key tournaments and events, offering valuable opportunities for players and raising the sport’s profile nationwide.
Cheltenham Billiards and Snooker Club
Awarded for boosting female participation in cue sports, the Cheltenham Billiards and Snooker Club creates an inclusive environment through targeted programs, making the sport more accessible to women.