Golf: Gates set to lead NZ Open
Golf: Gates set to lead NZ Open
Lanky American Robert Gates looks set to lead the New Zealand Open into tomorrow's third round.
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Golf: Gates hangs on to take Open
Golf: Gates hangs on to take Open
Robert Gates might have looked like he was sleep-walking at times but an un-expected wake-up call nearly spoiled his New Zealand Open fairytale yesterday.
Golf: Hosting battle by cash barons looks likely
Golf: Hosting battle by cash barons looks likely
A battle between two millionaires could be a factor in deciding the future of the New Zealand Open.
Golf: Boost for professional bid
Golf: Boost for professional bid
Dunedin teenager Duncan Croudis will get a head-start from a golfing knight in his bid to embark on a professional career.
Businesses count blessings of Open
Businesses count blessings of Open
Arrowtown businesses reaped the windfall of thousands of golfers and fans attending the 2010 Michael Hill New Zealand Open, which finished yesterday.
Golf: Geary best Kiwi, despite horror time on 17th
Golf: Geary best Kiwi, despite horror time on 17th
It was a comedy of bad lies, that hole.
The Last Word: The Hills are alive?
The Last Word: The Hills are alive?
An Open and shut case There are so many questions swirling around the New Zealand Open and its future at The Hills.
Golf: Event could forge link with Asia-Pacific tour
Golf: Event could forge link with Asia-Pacific tour
The New Zealand Open could forge a link with a new Asia-Pacific tour that may lead to an increased purse and yet another change of date.
Golf: Iles to attack in last rounds
Golf: Iles to attack in last rounds
Brad Iles intends to take an aggressive approach to his bid to become the first home-grown winner of the New Zealand Open in seven years.
Golf: Late pair match Smail's pace
Golf: Late pair match Smail's pace
For someone who doubted his ability to do anything special this week, David Smail did fine yesterday.
Golf: Enthusiasm for Queenstown sky-high
Golf: Enthusiasm for Queenstown sky-high
American DJ Brigman is an adventure sport junkie with a unique method of preparing for tournaments.
Golf: It's about strength in numbers, mate
Golf: It's about strength in numbers, mate
There is no clear pre-tournament favourite but the Australians, as a nation, are lining up to attack the New Zealand Open at The Hills starting today.
Golf: Future at The Hills an open question
Golf: Future at The Hills an open question
New Zealand Open promoter Bob Tuohy does not yet have an answer to the question on everybody's lips at The Hills.
Golf: Tiger's going to be fine: Gore
Golf: Tiger's going to be fine: Gore
Jason Gore gave a hearty chuckle when he was asked the question he just knew he was going to be asked at the New Zealand Open.
Golf: Fine fifth for Prugh
Golf: Fine fifth for Prugh
Alex Prugh was the king of The Hills nine months ago and he nearly made a stunning breakthrough on the PGA Tour yesterday.
Brown bids for rare treble
Brown bids for rare treble
It will hardly delight the home fans if it happens but Australian golfer Mitchell Brown could join an exclusive club at The Hills this week.
Croudis narrowly misses Open spot
Croudis narrowly misses Open spot
Dunedin teenager Duncan Croudis nearly pulled off a shock qualification for the New Zealand Open yesterday.
Golf: Following trail blazer brother
Golf: Following trail blazer brother
Manny Villegas has followed his big brother most places, so it is natural he wants to make it to the PGA Tour.
Golf: Pitching in with great stories
Golf: Pitching in with great stories
Jay Delsing has some wonderful stories to tell. The veteran golfer is one of the more interesting Americans teeing it up in the New Zealand Open at The Hills today.
Golf: Tournament's future: 'We'll look at everything'
Golf: Tournament's future: 'We'll look at everything'
A top Nationwide Tour official was not able to shed much light on the future of the New Zealand Open yesterday.