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.
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German and Dane lead rain-affected Women’s NSW Open
Alexandra Forsterling and Sofie Kibsgaard share the early first round lead at the Women’s NSW Open as play was suspended due to a flooded course after persistent rain at Wollongong Golf Club.
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.
Euro stars lead home hopes at Ford Women’s NSW Open
Kelsey Bennett and Kirsten Rudgeley hope that home comforts will pay dividends at this week’s Ford Women’s NSW Open, the first of a four-week stretch of events co-sanctioned by the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the Ladies European Tour.
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.
NSW Women’s Open lights fuse on season-defining four-week run
Four weeks of consecutive events co-sanctioned by the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the Ladies European Tour begins this week, with the Ford Women’s NSW Open.
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.
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.
Tiger Woods —Will He, Will He Not? The Masters Decision
Tiger Woods, widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers in history, is at a crossroads in his professional career as he weighs decisions about competing in future tournaments. As…
Black History Month Spotlight: Lakareber Abe and Amari Avery, Celebrating Progress and Presence in Women’s Professional Golf
In celebration of Black History Month, Lakareber Abe and Amari Avery are using their journeys to the LPGA Tour to honor those who paved the way before them while inspiring…
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.
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.