We played in the middle of winter after heavy rain had recently fallen in the Auckland area, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell going by the excellent course conditions. The other thing that jumps out is how white…
The alternative plan also included perimeter walkways and cycleways, ecological enhancement areas, and aimed to retain trees where possible while planting new ones as well. The alternative design would see Takapuna Golf Course retained while making necessary changes to meet…
Mr Leggett said the club had 130 members and the course was popular with non-member “green-fee” players.On “Friendly Friday” 40 or 50 people might come along. At the twilight round on Thursdays, another 60 might play, most of whom came…
Dame Lydia Ko. Photo / Getty ImagesDame Lydia Ko is by every metric one of the greatest women’s golfers in history and therefore one of the sport’s top earners.The 27-year-old Aucklander is ranked as the No 2 player in the…
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…
Brett Wetterich. Photo / ReutersAt the end of a cold and brutal day at Augusta National, an American with a New Zealand caddy and a South African with an American education lead the 71st Masters on the extraordinarily high score…
Campbell says it being his home course means he knows if he can get his putter hot, he’s in with a chance.“You’ve definitely got to get the putter going, a lot of the holes I feel pretty comfortable with off…
James Hydes isn’t letting the NZ Open occasion get the best of him. Photo / PhotosportBefore today, you could be forgiven for not having heard of James Hydes – from this point onwards you’d be well-served to keep an eye…
The 33-year-old sits in a share of 48th on the LIV Tour standings, tied for last having yet to record a point over the opening four events, which are earned with at least a top 24 finish.Players finishing in the…
“I hope they’re not playing at either of my golf courses”, says Charles, who lives in Christchurch and is also closely linked to Clearwater Golf Club.“I don’t endorse LIV golf in any way – in fact, quite the opposite.”LIV launched…