“The key thing that got the board in line with wanting to host this one was that co-sanctioning with Japan. Something not just Australasia, but getting out into what is the second-biggest golf market in the world and to be…
“It feels good. Obviously, there’s a long way to go. Still 36 holes to play, so I’ll just do my best, keep sticking to my processes and we’ll see how the result goes.”Yuki Miya, of New Zealan,d during Round 2…
“My Dad told me straight away and my mum was right there too. They were both super excited.”For Barber, the invite represents a remarkable opportunity to compete against some of the region’s most accomplished amateur golfers on her home course.“It…
His talent was so good that he lined up in the Australian Open – which has a top prize of $320,000 – aged just 17.Not long afterwards, Peake swapped chasing his golfing dream for life in the outlawed Rebels motorcycle…
Lydia Ko after winning the HSBC Women’s Championship in Singapore. Photo / AFPLess than a fortnight after being hailed for her standout 2024, Dame Lydia Ko showed she has no intention of letting her lofty standards slip in 2025.Ko claimed…
When will Trump actually become President?Under the terms laid out in the US Constitution, the President takes office at exactly midday on January 20 (unless January 20 falls on a Sunday, which is not the case this year).This will take…
“People have admitted to me they watched the fifth round thinking they’d be polite, but then I kept going. I was getting messages saying, ‘Matt, I’ve got work tomorrow, stop winning,” Ansley said.In the final putt, Ansley and his competitor…
Michael Hendry. Photo / SuppliedNorth Harbour golfer Michael Hendry has had a couple of terrific years, the highlight being victory in the Indonesia Open in July 2010. The 32-year-old once despaired of his golf career, but rose to the top…
Kiwi golfer Mark Brown has ended his 19-year partnership with coach Mal Tongue. Photo / Getty Images New Zealand golfer Mark Brown has parted ways with coach Mal Tongue, ending a 19-year partnership. Europe-based Brown paid tribute to Tongue but…
The country has the second-highest number of courses in the world, per capita, behind Scotland (where the game began) and golf is now the number one participation sport in the country. The year-on-year growth is only a good thing for…