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Harrison Crowe goes low to snatch NZ Open lead

Harrison Crowe goes low to snatch NZ Open lead

Former amateur star Harrison Crowe cashed in on a red-hot putter to take a one-shot first-round lead after a day of low scoring at the New Zealand Open. 27 Feb 2025
Senior tour an attractive proposition for Rumford

Senior tour an attractive proposition for Rumford

Inspired by the exploits of his countrymen on the Champions Tour, Brett Rumford admits part of him can hardly wait to turn 50. 27 Feb 2025
Former NZ Open champion Jones excited for next chapter

Former NZ Open champion Jones excited for next chapter

Brendan Jones relishes getting back to a place he is so fond of, Queenstown, whether he is returning as a past champion of the New Zealand Open or not. 26 Feb 2025
Magic in the Mountains: NZ Open Preview

Magic in the Mountains: NZ Open Preview

For the purist, nothing quite tugs on the heartstrings like reminiscing about the glory days of national Opens. 25 Feb 2025
Smylie, Herbert playing for keeps at NZ Open

Smylie, Herbert playing for keeps at NZ Open

Lucas Herbert acknowledges it's very much a case of advantage Elvis Smylie as two of Australian golf's young guns square off at the New Zealand Open this week. 25 Feb 2025
Takahiro Hataji claims prestigious NZ Open

Takahiro Hataji claims prestigious NZ Open

Australian Scott Hend has no regrets about his aggressive approach after three-putting the final hole and paving the way for Takahiro Hataji to become the first Japanese golfer to win the storied New Zealand Open. 4 Mar 2024
Timeless Hend leads NZ Open by two

Timeless Hend leads NZ Open by two

Long-time friends and Rio Olympics teammates Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser have wound back the clock to sit atop the leaderboard halfway through the New Zealand Open. 1 Mar 2024
Aussies tied at top of NZ Open leaderboard

Aussies tied at top of NZ Open leaderboard

A hot start to the New Zealand Open from Matthew Griffin has given the Australian further cause to rethink his plan of transitioning away from life as a full-time golfer. 29 Feb 2024
Jones confident ahead of NZ Open defence

Jones confident ahead of NZ Open defence

Aussie Brendan Jones has carved out a remarkable 20-year career on the Japanese tour, winning 15 tournaments and more than $11.3 million in prize money. 28 Feb 2024
Kennedy returns from lengthy layoff for NZ Open

Kennedy returns from lengthy layoff for NZ Open

Such is Australian golfer Brad Kennedy's long love affair with the New Zealand Open that skipping the 2024 tournament at Millbrook was never an option. 27 Feb 2024
New Zealand Open cancelled

New Zealand Open cancelled

For the second straight year, the New Zealand Open has been cancelled due to Covid related travel restrictions imposed by the county's government. 1 Feb 2022
NZ Open date change bolsters Australasian Tour

NZ Open date change bolsters Australasian Tour

A stronger field and a greater certainty of proceeding are the driving forces behind the decision of tournament organisers to delay the 102nd staging of the New Zealand Open at the Millbrook Resort in Queenstown. 23 Sep 2021
Brad Kennedy to rethink retirement plans

Brad Kennedy to rethink retirement plans

Seasoned Australian Brad Kennedy will consider shelving his retirement plans after a dream finish to the New Zealand Open reminded him how sweet it is to win. 2 Mar 2020
Kennedy storms home to win second New Zealand Open title

Kennedy storms home to win second New Zealand Open title

Queensland’s Brad Kennedy returned to the winner’s circle again when he signed for a stunning eight-under-par 63 to win the 101st New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport on Sunday. 1 Mar 2020
NZ Open: Korean teenage star leads Aussie trio

NZ Open: Korean teenage star leads Aussie trio

Korean teenage superstar Joohyung Kim shot a 7-under 64 in round one of the 101st New Zealand Open, presented by Sky Sport, to lead by one shot over Australians Wade Ormsby, Brad Kennedy and Ben Eccles. 27 Feb 2020
Fox gets support from famous names for NZ Open tilt

Fox gets support from famous names for NZ Open tilt

Leading Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox will have Steve Williams on his bag and Shane Warne alongside him as he chases a New Zealand Open title in Queenstown this week. 26 Feb 2020
Murray eager to defend New Zealand Open

Murray eager to defend New Zealand Open

Defending champion Zach Murray of Australia is eager for more success after completing a long-haul flight from Mexico, in time to defend his title at the 101st New Zealand Open present by Sky Sport which starts on Thursday. 26 Feb 2020
Starstruck Kim hopes to conjure more magic at NZ Open

Starstruck Kim hopes to conjure more magic at NZ Open

Korea’s Joohyung Kim is ready to rise to the occasion again as he makes his debut at the 101st New Zealand Open, presented by Sky Sport which starts on Thursday. 25 Feb 2020
Murray captures 100th New Zealand Open

Murray captures 100th New Zealand Open

Zach Murray has claimed his first win since turning professional with victory in the 100th New Zealand Open in Queenstown. 3 Mar 2019
100th NZ Open: Kapur’s 'high expectations'

100th NZ Open: Kapur’s 'high expectations'

Indian star Shiv Kapur believes his well-deserved family holiday will keep him refreshed as he aims to establish himself as one of the genuine contenders for the 100th New Zealand Open, which started earlier this morning. 28 Feb 2019
NZ Open has Ogilvy licking his lips

NZ Open has Ogilvy licking his lips

Geoff Ogilvy may be enjoying a self-described gap year but he insists the competitive fires will be blazing at this week's 100th New Zealand Open near Queenstown. 27 Feb 2019