Kiwi writer, Greg Ford of the Press gives us an update of an important fundraiser to aid recovery from Christchurch quake disaster: ” Fat wallets with big hearts have arrived in Christchurch. “The New Zealand Golf Open tees off at Clearwater Golf Club today featuring a heavyweight trio with combined career earnings of well over [...]
New Zealand Herald reports: New Zealand number one Danny Lee has confirmed his place on the PGA Tour in 2012 after winning the WNB Classic in Texas. The 21-year-old overcame American pro Harris English in a playoff to secure his maiden Nationwide Tour title and his first win as a professional. Lee fired a superb [...]
Over the years New Zealand’s South Island Russley Golf Club has hosted many golf tournaments with locals holding their own against some of the world’s best golfers. Once a dry gravel riverbed, Russley is now one of the country’s classic courses in the heart of Christchurch.
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New Zealand hosts Winter Games in Queenstown August 22-30, 2009It’s the world’s biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics. Over 800 top world athletes completing among 26 snow sport events.
Canadian senior golfer arrives in New Zealand with a backpack slung over his shoulder and golf clubs in tow to play as many courses as possible on his second visit to this Dream Destination.
Canadian golfer, Rod Hughes shares New Zealand memories of golfing and touring with the folks at Magic Bus.
A cloudless blue sky greets we golfers our first day in New Zealand. What could possibly go wrong?
June to September is high season in New Zealand for skiing and snowboarding on those great South Island slopes. It’s time to make plans to visit and book accommodation.
Queenstown rules as New Zealand’s major resort centre. Bright lights, exciting and rejuvenating activities entice visitors from around the world. Golfing is superb and reasonably priced.
In New Zealand since 2006 with beginnings in the USA, The First Tee’s mandate is: “To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.”
One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” many say.
Golfing challenges at Hanmer Springs are highlighted in Liz Clark’s book, “Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing around New Zealand.
