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NZ Open 2009

QueenstownApril 7

Most waste from golf event recycled

A whopping 84.8% of all rubbish was recycled during last month's Michael Hill New Zealand Golf open at Queenstown.
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Teenage star shows striking maturity

Danny Lee walked into the media tent, sat down and quietly began flicking through a magazine.
Golf: Teenage star shows striking maturity
Golf: Teenage star shows striking maturity
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Fierce battle looms for new friends

There will be no Danny Lee to boost the galleries at the New Zealand Open this weekend but there could be an intriguing battle between two new friends.
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Lee starts to make move at Open

New Zealand amateur star Danny Lee has peeled off four straight birdies to be within a shot of the lead at the New Zealand Open.
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Sir Bob nearly shoots his age again

New Zealand golf great Sir Bob Charles has posted a respectable first-round score of 73 at the New Zealand Open in Arrowtown.
Golf: Sir Bob nearly shoots his age again
Golf: Sir Bob nearly shoots his age again
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Leaders challenged at NZ Open

American Todd Demsey and Australian Alistair Presnell have each picked up two shots to get closer to the lead on the final day of the New Zealand Open.
Golf: Leaders challenged at NZ Open
Golf: Leaders challenged at NZ Open
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Leaders jostle at NZ Open

The leaderboard at the New Zealand Open is looking congested midway through the third round.
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Kiwis on the charge at The Hills

Two New Zealanders share the lead starting the back nine of the third day of the New Zealand Open at The Hills in Arrowtown.
GolfMarch 19

Golf: Winner Prugh right at home on The Hills

Alex Prugh had a college buddy on his bag and the mountain air in his face and his smile couldn't have been broader yesterday.
Golf: Winner Prugh right at home on The Hills
Golf: Winner Prugh right at home on The Hills
QueenstownMarch 17

NZ Open numbers down but still up on Australian event

Despite a significant drop of about 8000 from the 2007 event, the 2009 Michael Hill New Zealand Golf Open, which ended last Sunday, netted more people through the gates than its Australian counterpart, promoter Bob Tuohy told the Queenstown Times yesterday.
GolfMarch 16

Golf: Kiwi challenge fades on final afternoon

Grant Waite led overnight and Josh Geary was at the top of the Open leaderboard at 2.30pm but the New Zealand challenge eventually faded yesterday.
Golf: Kiwi challenge fades on final afternoon
Golf: Kiwi challenge fades on final afternoon
QueenstownMarch 16

Help may be at hand for golf open

The Hills golf course might get outside help to ensure future New Zealand Golf Opens are held there, but possibly not in cash.
GolfMarch 16

Golf: Hole in one comes with hangover

Richard Johnson joked that his putter was so bad he needed to ace the 15th hole yesterday.
Golf: Hole in one comes with hangover
Golf: Hole in one comes with hangover
QueenstownMarch 15

Small army of volunteers for NZ Open

Keen golfers Marilyn Harrington and Pat Simpson had the huge job of co-ordinating the 400 volunteers who worked behind the scenes at the Michael Hill NZ Open.
Small army of volunteers for NZ Open
Small army of volunteers for NZ Open
QueenstownMarch 15

Hill hopes to extend The Hills Open tenure

Michael Hill hopes the New Zealand Open has a long-term future at his exclusive course and promoter Bob Tuohy has suggested the tournament could stay in Arrowtown beyond next year.
Hill hopes to extend The Hills Open tenure
Hill hopes to extend The Hills Open tenure
GolfMarch 15

Golf: Australian praised for honesty

They talk about honest golfers and Jason King knows exactly what they are talking about.
GolfMarch 15

Golf: Top honour goes to Brown

Mark Brown isn't playing in his own Open but has been named New Zealand's golfer of the year.
Golf: Top honour goes to Brown
Golf: Top honour goes to Brown
GolfMarch 15

Hayden Meikle: The things I've learned about golf

As Mahal Pearce said in his ODT column on Saturday after he missed the cut, that's that.
GolfMarch 15

Brotherly hand helps Geary

Just two brothers out for a stroll. No arguments, no sibling spats.
Brotherly hand helps Geary
Brotherly hand helps Geary
GolfMarch 14

Hayden Meikle: Golf can't cure a hangover

My head is throbbing and it's not from writing about golf for eight consecutive days.
GolfMarch 13

Golf: Weekend off work nothing for players to celebrate

As they say, that's that. 
GolfMarch 13

Golf: Caddy steps into keep Alker on course

Steve Alker had Johnny on the spot to thank yesterday.
Golf: Caddy steps into keep Alker on course
Golf: Caddy steps into keep Alker on course
GolfMarch 13

Golf: No fairytale but still a magical moment for Sir Bob

This is one story I'd hoped not to write this week.
Golf: No fairytale but still a magical moment for Sir Bob
Golf: No fairytale but still a magical moment for Sir Bob
QueenstownMarch 13

Fans enjoy Open- and hospitality

Main Street was an entertaining diversion for golfing spectators during the first day of the Michael Hill New Zealand Golf Open yesterday.
Fans enjoy Open- and hospitality
Fans enjoy Open- and hospitality
GolfMarch 13

Hayden Meikle: Top 10 Nationwide Tour facts

Neither you nor I knew much at all about this Nationwide Tour before the start of this week.