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Sky Secures Three-Year Extension for New Zealand Open

POSTED ON February 2, 2026 @ 12:05 pm

Sky has solidified its position as the home of New Zealand golf, confirming a new three-year broadcast and production agreement with the New Zealand Open. The deal ensures that the prestigious tournament, hosted at the picturesque Millbrook Resort, will reach a wider audience than ever …

Golf Leaders Honoured in 2026 Australia Day Awards

POSTED ON January 27, 2026 @ 11:34 am

The Australian golf community is celebrating a prestigious start to the year as two of its most influential figures, Mr Alexander Sinclair “Sandy” Dawson OAM and Mr Andrew Leigh “Langers” Langford-Jones OAM, have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 …

New Zealand Open Solidifies Elite Status with $2M Prize Purse and Player Support

POSTED ON January 21, 2026 @ 8:22 am

The 105th New Zealand Open, presented by Millbrook Resort, has officially confirmed a $2 million total prize purse for the upcoming championship. Set to tee off on February 26, the announcement reaffirms the tournament’s position as a premier fixture in the Asia-Pacific golfing calendar. Despite …

Rebel Sport Extends Long-Standing Partnership with New Zealand Open

POSTED ON January 16, 2026 @ 12:05 pm

New Zealand’s premier golf event has secured a major boost as Rebel Sport officially extended its sponsorship of the New Zealand Open, continuing a partnership that has spanned over a decade. The announcement comes as the tournament prepares for its 105th edition, solidifying the relationship …

NZ: Turning a Mistake into a Legacy: The Ōhope Beach Golf Links Restoration

POSTED ON January 9, 2026 @ 10:13 am

What began as a regrettable error is being transformed into a flourishing environmental legacy at Ōhope Beach Golf Links. Following the accidental clearing of native vegetation in 2023, the club has wholeheartedly embraced a comprehensive remediation project to restore the Ōhope Spit, an area of …

Historic Partnership Ends 20-Year Wait for Professional Golf in Auckland

POSTED ON December 22, 2025 @ 9:23 am

Professional golf is set to make a triumphant return to New Zealand’s largest city this autumn, ending a two-decade hiatus with a “groundbreaking” international collaboration. The ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship is scheduled to take place from March 5–8, 2025, at the prestigious Royal Auckland & …

PODCAST: The Greenprint – Glenelg Golf Club with Ryan Van Der Veen & Neil Crafter

POSTED ON December 16, 2025 @ 10:42 am

Glenelg Golf Club has undergone a comprehensive redevelopment. This long and multi-year process culminated in 2021 with the collaboration of architects Neil Crafter and Ryan Van Der Veen, who modernized the course while preserving the character that makes it memorable. Neil Crafter started the process …

Council Backs $1.4M Road Extension to Secure Amberley Beach Golf Course Access

POSTED ON November 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm

The long-running debate over securing permanent access to the Amberley Beach Golf Course has reached a crucial turning point, with the Hurunui District Council voting narrowly in favour of a proposed $1.4 million road extension. The proposal, which originated with the Amberley Beach Golf Club …

Penrith Golfer Completes New Guinness World Record for Charitable Cause

POSTED ON November 24, 2025 @ 2:11 pm

Penrith golfer Matt Newton has successfully broken the Guinness World Record for the most holes of golf played in 24 hours, completing an astonishing 810 holes at X-Golf Penrith over the weekend. Matt surpassed the previous official record of 756 holes (equivalent to 42 complete …