The X-Golf Challenge saw some of Australia’s leading male and female professionals compete in an 18-hole strokeplay event played simultaneously across four states.
He also becomes the first player to win the New Zealand Open twice since Greg Turner in 1997, and the first Australian to win twice since Bob Shearer in 1981.
Kiwi hopes rest on the shoulders of Michael Hendry and Harry Bateman, who both sit four shots off the lead, and Kieran Muir, who is a further shot adrift.
This week’s WA PGA Championship is the last tournament on the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia schedule before the mid-season elevation category is implemented.
New South Welshman Daniel Gale has secured his first victory on the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia, running away with the SP PNG Open title in the final round.
The Englishman with the cult following in world golf got up close and personal with some Australian wildlife today ahead of this week’s World Super 6 Perth.
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