There is the master of the course (Michael Hendry), the quiet achiever (Josh Geary), the confident leftie (Gareth Paddison), the big hitter (Ryan Fox), the Otago favourite (Mahal Pearce), the wily veterans (Mark Brown, Greg Turner), and the former champions (David Smail, Michael Long).
New Zealand golfer Josh Geary believes the more relaxed pro-am format may contribute to a drought being broken this week.
Wanaka freeskier Jossi Wells made the final but missed out on a medal at the Winter Olympics in Sochi tonight.
Second place? No disgrace.
New Zealand Open director Michael Glading maintains the tournament will break even, despite crowds being affected by bad weather.
The leaders are on the course for the final round of the New Zealand Open at The Hills, near Arrowtown.
Hayden Meikle and Dave Cannan preview the final round of the NZ Open golf tournament in Arrowtown.
Craig Palmer is not leading the New Zealand Open but he has provided one of the stories of the tournament.
The forgotten man of New Zealand golf could be set to be crowned king of The Hills.
American professional Rocco Mediate will play alongside the Prime Minister at The Hills tomorrow, despite withdrawing from the New Zealand Open pro-am.
What a difference a day makes.
Mathew Perry had a professional dancer for a partner but he was the one making the fancy moves yesterday.
It is far too soon, of course, to judge if the return of the New Zealand Open to Arrowtown has been an unqualified success.
Celebrity (noun): "A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport."
Two of the leaders at the New Zealand Open were preaching the importance of banking a good first round yesterday.
Mark Brown did his homework on Millbrook and it paid off in spades yesterday.
Rocco Mediate is the star attraction of the New Zealand Open, and a remarkably engaging character. Sports editor Hayden Meikle meets the American golfer.
Sir Michael Hill has unveiled further plans to turn his exclusive golf course into the Augusta of the South.
One of the many great things about golf is that it quickly dashes any misconceptions you may have had about it being the preserve of the toffs and nobs.
Scott Hend has his balance back and hopes it will propel him to New Zealand Open glory in Arrowtown.
