SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - - The Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) Tour has given $150,000 donation for the victims of the devastating floods at Queensland state, killing 35 residents while leaving thousands of houses swamped.

PGA Tour Commissioner, Tim Finchem expressed his sympathy to the victims and their families who have been affected tremendously in the tragedy.

"It has been incredibly difficult to watch the pain and suffering caused by the recent floods in Australia," PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem was quoted as saying by The Associated Press. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been impacted by this disaster.”

The relief money was donated on behalf of one of the world’s greatest golf players, The Presidents Cup and international team captain, Australian George Norman, who has held the World’s Number 1 ranked golfer for 331 weeks in the 1980s and the 1990s.

"We applaud Greg Norman for his partnership, and together, we hope this donation will provide some relief to those who are going through such a terrible time," the Commissioner added in a statement, said The AP.

Norman, a natural born and bred Queenslader said in a statement, according to The Agence France Presse, that this year’s flooding incident has brought more damages than the ones he had seen in the 1970s.

"I witnessed the floods of 1974, which at the time were devastating, but pale by comparison to the current tragedy in Queensland," Norman was quoted as saying by The AFP.

For his part, Norman expressed his gratitude to the golf association for its financial aid that he said will provide some relief to the flood victims.

"I truly appreciate the PGA Tour joining me in making this contribution and extend my heartfelt gratitude for all those who have contributed to the relief efforts," he said.

The AFP noted that an estimated $190 million has already been raised both from public and corporate donations that will be utilized to support the victims as they get back on their feet.