Ron Klinger, a First Class Master of Laws, is recognised internationally as a leading bridge writer and teacher. He first played for Australia in 1970 when he was a member of the team that won the Far East Open Teams Championship. Since then he has competed in the world championships in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1993 and 2000. He won the Far East Open Pairs Championship in 1985 and again in 1987. In 1989 he was a member of the Australian Open Team which reached the semi-finals of the Bermuda Bowl, the world teams championship. In addition to the numerous state and national titles to his credit, he is an Australian Grand Master and a World Bridge Federation International Master.