Spaniard claims first major with US Open victory
From a significant disappointment earlier in the month, Spain's Jon Rahm told himself that something good would come from that.
Sport
Top-placed Bombers to meet Chisholm Links in semis
Top-placed Bombers to meet Chisholm Links in semis
With the round-robin nearly complete and the top four locked in, some intriguing semifinals loom in a fortnight in the Metropolitan senior A pennant series.
Bombers, St Clair, Chisholm Links secure semi spots
Bombers, St Clair, Chisholm Links secure semi spots
With senior A finals just around the corner, the make-up of the finals and venue still appear murky with only one side out of the race.
Courses need upgrade to appeal to tourists
Courses need upgrade to appeal to tourists
A multimillion-dollar investment is needed to upgrade New Zealand’s ageing golf course infrastructure to attract more high-net-worth tourists, a leading course architect says.
Two matches completed, others abandoned amid downpour
Two matches completed, others abandoned amid downpour
Wet weather wreaked havoc and caused controversy during round eight of the Senior A metropolitan pennant series at the weekend.
Mickelson becomes oldest golfer to win major championship
Mickelson becomes oldest golfer to win major championship
Phil Mickelson has become the oldest golfer to win a major championship.
Intriguing battle looms for fourth pennants playoff spot
Intriguing battle looms for fourth pennants playoff spot
There is now a gulf between the top two sides with three rounds left in the Metropolitan senior A pennants series.
Otago teams move to first and second
Otago teams move to first and second
The Otago Bombers skipped to the top of the Metropolitan Senior A table after a clinical display over Chisholm Links at Balmacewen on Saturday.
Bombers close gap after win over Taieri Lake
Bombers close gap after win over Taieri Lake
The Otago Bombers are hot on the heels of leader Chisholm Links and still have a game in hand after beating a strong Taieri Lakes side at Taieri, at the weekend.
Super Golf League a 'money grab': McIlroy
Super Golf League a 'money grab': McIlroy
Four-times major champion Rory McIlroy said the proposed Super Golf League (SGL) is nothing more than a "money grab".
Koh charges to NZPGA win via outstanding final round 61
Koh charges to NZPGA win via outstanding final round 61
Auckland professional Tae Koh hit a stunning 61 in his final round to win the NZPGA tournament at Te Puke yesterday.
Powerful pennant win for leading margin
Powerful pennant win for leading margin
The Chisholm Links side flexed its muscle nearing the midway part of the Metropolitan Senior A pennant series with a dominant display over the B52s at the Links on Saturday.
Kang claims under-16 title on final hole
Kang claims under-16 title on final hole
Wakatipu junior Sumin Kang was a popular winner of the under-16 title at the South Island age-group championships when she sank the winning putt on the 18th hole at the Otago Golf Club yesterday.
White the big mover on second day of age group champs
White the big mover on second day of age group champs
St Clair golfer Callum White, with 69, had the round of the South Island age group championships so far at Otago Golf Club yesterday.
Young guns deal with testing conditions
Young guns deal with testing conditions
Testing conditions on the first day of the South Island age group championships at the Otago Golf Club did not prevent some good scoring by the leaders.
Ko planning to play at Tokyo Olympics
Ko planning to play at Tokyo Olympics
Reigning gold medalist Inbee Park and silver medalist Lydia Ko said they plan to play in the Tokyo Olympics this summer despite Japan's latest COVID-19 surge.
Golf course closes holes after cars hit by wayward balls
Golf course closes holes after cars hit by wayward balls
Wayward golf balls hitting cars and several near-misses have led to three holes at an Auckland golf course being closed.
Ko breaks three-year drought with Hawaii win
Ko breaks three-year drought with Hawaii win
After 57 tournaments and 1084 days, New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko is back on top.
Matsuyama wins Masters for maiden major victory
Matsuyama wins Masters for maiden major victory
Hideki Matsuyama overcame a potentially ruinous moment to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship at Augusta National.
Taieri Lakes pennants leader
Taieri Lakes pennants leader
Taieri Lakes has moved to the top of the Metropolitan senior A pennant series after defeating Island Park while Chisholm Links and Otago B52s shared the points with a 3-3 draw at Balmacewen on...