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NZ Open
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
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
PGA Tour's Nick Watney chasing more opportunities in NZ
It was a blast from the past when Nick Watney’s name popped up on the first page of the leaderboard after round one of the New Zealand Open at Queenstown.
27 Feb 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Kiwi speedgolfer Harry Bateman posts official world record
Reigning New Zealand Men’s Speedgolf champion Harry Bateman has posted the official 18-hole world record score with a 106.14 (70 golf score + 36 minutes 14 seconds) total, eclipsing the previous record that stood for five years set by American Scott Dawley.
18 Feb 2026
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Playing From The Tips Ep.101: NZ Open, SA Open, Women's World Champs & more
Action aplenty with two of the world’s oldest national Opens being played this week, the NZ Open in Queenstown on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and the Investec South African Open at Durban Country Club on the DP World Tour.
25 Feb 2025
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
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
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
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
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