New Zealand Open

Local hero Hillier ends long drought at NZ Open

Local hero Hillier ends long drought at NZ Open

Kiwi Daniel Hillier has won the New Zealand Open by two shots, with second-placed Australian Lucas Herbert securing a start in the 2026 British Open. 1 Mar 2026
Hillier storms home to claim outright lead at NZ Open

Hillier storms home to claim outright lead at NZ Open

A sensational late Saturday afternoon surge from New Zealand’s Daniel Hiller has handed him a golden opportunity to claim the 105th NZ Open presented by Millbrook Resort. 28 Feb 2026
Smyth, Ormsby flying the Australian flag at NZ Open

Smyth, Ormsby flying the Australian flag at NZ Open

Young Kiwi amateur Yuki Miya is setting the pace at the NZ Open, with Australians Travis Smyth and Wade Ormsby hot on his heels. 27 Feb 2026
Sanchez makes late charge to claim NZ Open lead

Sanchez makes late charge to claim NZ Open lead

Australian Matias Sanchez holds a one-stroke lead after a wet, windy and cold opening day at the NZ Open. 26 Feb 2026
Big points on offer as Order of Merit race intensifies in NZ

Big points on offer as Order of Merit race intensifies in NZ

The PGA Tour of Australasia’s 2026 Order of Merit race is heating up. With more than 1500 points on offer across the next two weeks in New Zealand, just about anything is possible. 26 Feb 2026
Kevin Na relaxed, refreshed and feeling like a kid again, excited for Kiwi debut

Kevin Na relaxed, refreshed and feeling like a kid again, excited for Kiwi debut

A relaxed Kevin Na is excited for his New Zealand Open debut. He is free to play where he likes, when he likes and is making sure he goes and plays destination golf. 25 Feb 2026
Redemption hero Peake ready to fire in 2026

Redemption hero Peake ready to fire in 2026

Ryan Peake has done a lot of learning in the 12 months since his remarkable NZ Open triumph. 25 Feb 2026
Springboard to success, the Kiwi pathway

Springboard to success, the Kiwi pathway

Founded in 2008, the Charles Tour has provided a platform for Kiwi golfers to play professional golf in their own backyard on a condensed, season-long basis. The success is evident, with former Charles Tour exponents making significant inroads on the biggest stage. 25 Feb 2026
Barty to dust cobwebs off golf clubs at NZ Open

Barty to dust cobwebs off golf clubs at NZ Open

Ash Barty will take a no-stress attitude into her high-profile pro-am pairing with good mate and DP World Tour player Anthony Quayle at the NZ Open. 24 Feb 2026
Strategy change for Campbell as rough grows at NZ Open at Millbrook Resort

Strategy change for Campbell as rough grows at NZ Open at Millbrook Resort

A wet Queenstown summer has produced juicier than normal rough for the NZ Open presented by Millbrook Resort this week, and it’s already forced hometown favourite Ben Campbell into a strategy change as he tries to win his national title for the first time. 24 Feb 2026
Herbert chasing British Open start at Millbrook Resort

Herbert chasing British Open start at Millbrook Resort

Unlike most of his LIV Golf counterparts, Lucas Herbert has made sure to fit the NZ Open into his playing schedule. 24 Feb 2026
Why the New Zealand Open is golf's most inviting flagship event

Why the New Zealand Open is golf's most inviting flagship event

Elite professional golf has expanded in New Zealand. For the first time in years, three major Australasian Tour events have been scheduled on consecutive weeks across the pond. Creating an epic Kiwi swing that professional golf in NZ has been longing for. 24 Feb 2026
Smylie thrilled for fellow Aussie Peake to win NZ Open

Smylie thrilled for fellow Aussie Peake to win NZ Open

Putting aside his own disappointment at not mounting a challenge on the final day, Elvis Smylie was thrilled it was fellow Australian Ryan Peake who saluted in the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort. 2 Mar 2025
Former bikie turns in Peake performance to win NZ Open

Former bikie turns in Peake performance to win NZ Open

Former Rebels bikie gang member Ryan Peake has hung tough to claim a dramatic and life-changing victory in the $A1.8 million New Zealand Open. 2 Mar 2025
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
Inside Golf Australia: March 2025

Inside Golf Australia: March 2025

Our March 2025 issue will have every golf fan itching to hit the fairways. Gracing our cover is none other than Lucas Herbert, the Aussie star primed for a big performance at the upcoming New Zealand Open. 12 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