Open Championship: Europe heatwave and fiery Royal Birkdale track make for unique edition
“It’s going to be an interesting Open, that’s for sure. The balls are going a long way on…
On The Up: Napier centenarian Lucy Ashton’s long, happy life
Lucy grew up in Tūtira, north of Napier. Her parents had met while working for Herbert Guthrie-Smith and…
PGA Tour: What new tour structure means for DP World Tour and Kiwi golfers’ pathways
This season, Daniel Hillier is in the mix for PGA Tour qualification through the same route, currently 11th…
Pegasus Golf Course being sold to housing development company, leaving golfers, residents angry
Now, the Herald understands that it’s being sold to a prominent Canterbury-based property group, with a deal set…
On The Up: Kiwi golfers complete stunning clean sweep at Australian junior interstate teams competition
“It’s cool to know that we’ve won four times and to follow on the legacy and history that…
Masters 2026: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy eye Augusta glory
McIlroy, who became the sixth man to complete a career Grand Slam by winning his first green jacket,…
Takahē breeding pairs released at Cape Kidnappers golf course sanctuary
Takahē were thought extinct until 1947 when a tiny population was rediscovered in the Murchison Mountains. The population…
Cooper Moore: Teen amateur chasing historic NZ Open golf breakthrough
There are not many sports where you are often up against someone more than twice your age. He…
New Zealand Open 2026: Can home stars finally reclaim Brodie Breeze Trophy?
“Winning the New Zealand Open would mean everything,” said Campbell. “To do it at Millbrook, in front of…
Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts
Amateur golf might be known as a “leisurely” pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but…
Ryder Cup: Bryson DeChambeau yearns to face Rory McIlroy, sees Donald Trump as Ryder Cup force
There has been verbal sparring between DeChambeau and McIlroy since the Masters, where the American said he would…
Tauranga’s Carrus Junior Pro-Am gives young golfers chance to play with professionals
“I’m a little nervous,” Barnaby said before taking his first shot. “But I’m also extremely excited.” Patch Stafford,…