Takapuna Golf Club in Auckland.

Takapuna Golf Course to lose nine holes for flood storage

Officials met with the representatives from the course on Friday, and assessed its alternative solution to drain floodwater into nearby Shoal Bay.

Fri, Aug 15

Grant Fox on son Ryan's 'surreal' PGA Tour hot streak

Grant Fox on son Ryan's 'surreal' PGA Tour hot streak

"To get one win a month ago was amazing; to back it up again four weeks later… we can't believe it really to be honest," dad Grant Fox told Breakfast.

Tue, Jun 10

Ryan Fox during the third round of the 2025 Canadian Open.

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox shares Canadian Open lead

The 38-year-old, who requires a podium finish to qualify for the US Open, carded a six-under 64 to be 14-under at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.

Sun, Jun 8

Ryan Fox reacts after chipping in for a birdie on the first playoff hole at the Myrtle Beach Classic.

Ryan Fox chips in for stunning first PGA Tour event victory

Kiwi Fox wins a three-way playoff for the Myrtle Beach Classic with a birdie on the 18th hole.

Mon, May 12

In the past 20 years Australians have dominated the NZ Open, with there being just one Kiwi winner in that period.

Kiwis out to end eight-year title drought at NZ Open

In the past 20 years Australians have dominated the NZ Open, with there being just one Kiwi winner in that period.

Tue, Feb 25

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert is returning to Queenstown for the NZ Open after falling three shots of victory in 2020.

'It still haunts me': LIV Golf star eyes redemption at NZ Open

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert is returning to Queenstown for the New Zealand Open after falling three shots of victory in 2020.

Mon, Jan 27

Bubba Watson praises NZ courses after signing Kiwi Ben Campbell to his Range Goats team.

Two-time Masters champ wants a leg of the LIV Golf Tour in NZ

Bubba Watson praised New Zealand's courses after signing Kiwi Ben Campbell to his Range Goats team.

Thu, Jan 9

December 2024
Lydia Ko with her gold medal

Lydia Ko on her 'fairytale' year, becoming a Dame

To top off a hugely successful 2024, the 27-year-old golfer has become the youngest Dame in New Zealand's history.

December 31, 2024

Lonsdale Cup winner Lydia Ko.

Lydia Ko wins NZOC's Lonsdale Cup for second time

Ko has been recognised off the back of her winning the Olympic gold medal in Paris.

December 27, 2024

November 2024
Lydia Ko in action at the LPGA Tour Championship.

Kiwi Ko finishes fast for third at LPGA Tour Championship

Four days after her admittance to the LPGA Hall of Fame, Ko carded the lowest score of the fourth day — a nine-under 63 that included nine birdies and no dropped shots.

November 25, 2024

Lydia Ko in action.

Lydia Ko voted by peers to receive LPGA Perseverance Award

Lydia Ko has been awarded the 2024 LPGA Heather Farr Perseverance Award which honours a players hard work and dedication to the sport.

November 13, 2024

Steven Alker celebrates his PGA Champions Tour crown.

Kiwi Alker claims massive Champions Tour payday

Bernhard Langer held off Alker in the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship, but the Kiwi took overall honours on the PGA Champions Tour.

November 11, 2024

October 2024
Fiona Xu at the Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open.

Kiwi Fiona Xu follows Ko's footsteps onto LPGA Tour for 2025

The Titirangi player has qualified by finishing eighth on the second-tier Epson Tour.

October 8, 2024

September 2024
Caddy Paul Cormack and Lydia Ko celebrate victory.

Lydia Ko blitzes field for victory at Queen City Championship

The Kiwi has now won three tournaments over the past two months, including the British Open and at the Olympics.

September 23, 2024

Lydia Ko (right) and Jeeno Thitikul chat during the Queen City Championship.

Kiwi Ko lurks two shots off Queen City Championship lead into final day

The LPGA Hall of Famer is eyeing her fifth straight top-10 finish.

September 22, 2024

Golf NZ using Lydia Ko's recent success to grow women's game

Golf NZ using Lydia Ko's recent success to grow women's game

Golf New Zealand hopes the momentum generated by Lydia Ko’s Paris Olympics and Women’s Open wins will help double the number of women and girls participating in golf over the next five years.

September 3, 2024

August 2024
X-Golf Avonhead has become a regular spot for the trio to visit.

Christchurch flatmates teed up for Australia's best indoor golfers

Indoor golf is giving Kiwis a chance to get out for a round despite the cold and wet weather but, for a trio of flatmates in Christchurch, it's also led to a trip to Australia to battle for the title of the Pacific's best.

August 23, 2024

Lydia Ko in action at the Scottish Open.

Olympic gold medallist Lydia Ko among leaders at halfway of Scottish Open

Victory at Paris has already secured the Kiwi her spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame.

August 17, 2024

Hamish Kerr celebrates his world indoor title.

Athletes in action: Still plenty of medals on offer for Kiwis at Paris

With two days remaining, New Zealand may still realise our most successful-ever Games.

August 10, 2024

Kiwi K4 team celebrate gold at Paris Olympics.

Athletes in action: More medals loom for Dame Lisa Carrington at Olympic kayaking

The Kiwi star will try to defend her K2 crown with Alicia Hoskin tonight at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium.

August 9, 2024

Eliza McCartney seeks advice during Olympic pole vault qualifying.

Athletes in action: Pole vault, sailing, cycling medals beckon at Paris

Several other contenders begin their pursuit of the Olympic podium overnight.

August 7, 2024

Lydia Ko.

Lydia Ko looking to complete medal set with third Olympics campaign

The 27-year-old secured bronze in Tokyo, silver in Rio and told 1News she is aiming for the elusive gold in Paris.

August 4, 2024

Emma Twigg wins her single sculls semi at Paris.

Athletes in action: Scullers push for more rowing medals at Paris

Emma Twigg and Tom Mackintosh will contest their respective Olympic finals at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium.

August 3, 2024

Kiwis McHardie and McKenzie in 49er action at Marseille.

Athletes in action: Kiwi sailors play waiting game on Olympic medal decider

Light winds at Marseille have so far thwarted Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie in their pursuit of 49er gold.

August 2, 2024

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie in the Olympic 49er fleet.

Athletes in action: Kiwis look to water for more Olympic medals

Our rowers and sailors eye the podium, as their competitions reach a climax at Paris.

August 1, 2024