Ironically, he tied with his good mate and colleague Terry Price, who shares the coaching duties with Ecob and Ossie Moore at the Gold Coast academy.
Their academy caters for all levels of golfer, from beginners to touring pros, and has built up a strong clientele of Asian golfers.
Ecob, 50, who was the NSW amateur champion in 1994 and toured the world playing golf for more than a decade, only recently returned to the professional tour.
“I have had health issues with my heart, had numerous operations, and to come here and win
alongside an Australian legend like Terry Price is unbelievable,” he said.