Golf: Smail continues to lead NZ Golf Open
Golf: Smail continues to lead NZ Golf Open
New Zealand golfer David Smail has fired a 7-under-par 65 to hold the lead at the halfway stage of the first round of the New Zealand Open.
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Golf: Gates moves into the lead
Golf: Gates moves into the lead
Young American Robert Gates has moved into the outright lead at the New Zealand Open in Arrowtown.
Golf: Gates opens up one-shot lead
Golf: Gates opens up one-shot lead
Robert Gates is halfway towards sealing two remarkable achievements at the New Zealand Open.
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.
Prime Minister favours swing to right
Prime Minister favours swing to right
In the unlikely event John Key asks you to join him for a round of golf, don't play him for money.
Royal spot for Shield
Royal spot for Shield
Among all the golfing paraphernalia on Main Street yesterday was one shiny attraction which had nothing to do with golf, but is said to be the most photographed item in the deep South.
Golf: Gates holds on for win at NZ Open
Golf: Gates holds on for win at NZ Open
American golfer Robert Gates held on to win the New Zealand Open by one shot here today.
Golf: Gates close on American's rivals
Golf: Gates close on American's rivals
If first impressions really do count then American golfer Robert Gates has already won over many new admirers ahead of the final round of the New Zealand Open.
Golf: Tight at the top at Open
Golf: Tight at the top at Open
The leader has not changed but it is still anyone's tournament part-way through the third round of the New Zealand Open in Arrowtown.
Golf: Gates dominating NZ Open
Golf: Gates dominating NZ Open
American golfer Robert Gates is 18 holes away from an extraordinary maiden victory at the New Zealand Open.
Golf: Local knowledge paying off for Tataurangi
Golf: Local knowledge paying off for Tataurangi
Finally, some inside knowledge of The Hills golf course has paid off for New Zealand golfer Phil Tataurangi.
Golf: Gates enjoying experience
Golf: Gates enjoying experience
Nine months ago, American Alex Prugh discarded his unknown" status by easily winning the Michael Hill New Zealand Open, a feat another American, Robert Gates, may well repeat this weekend.
Golf: In golfing heaven
Golf: In golfing heaven
Memo to self (also known as silly old fool). The next time you decide to walk around the 6610m of The Hills course in 35degC-plus of heat, remember to (a) take a water bottle, or two; (b) smother yourself in factor 85 sunblock and (c) pack enough food to last at least several nights in the wilderness.
Golf: New Zealand Open third round draw
Golf: New Zealand Open third round draw
The draw for today's action at The Hills.
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: Former child caddy having time of his life
Golf: Former child caddy having time of his life
Doug Johns' million-dollar smile was almost a permanent fixture yesterday, after successfully bidding for a limited-edition watch at a charity auction held by Bayleys on Thursday night.
Golf: Putting their partners first
Golf: Putting their partners first
Behind every great man is a great woman and behind every golfer is a very patient wife.
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: Lugging bag whets Croudis' appetite
Golf: Lugging bag whets Croudis' appetite
Dunedin teenager Duncan Croudis got his first taste of New Zealand Open action at The Hills yesterday and the experience only made him more determined to become a professional golfer.