Nov 07 2009
Posted by lizclark under Golfing News, The First Tee of New Zealand
With beginnings in the United States and in New Zealand since 2006, the First Tee New Zealand mandate is: “To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.” – Exciting and worthwhile objectives. Continue Reading »
Aug 06 2009
Posted by lizclark under Uncategorized
January 28th to the 31st are the 2010 dates for the 92nd New Zealand Open. What a superb location on the South Island near Queenstown with the Remarkables mountain range forming a backdrop, and played on The Hills, Jeweller Michael Hill’s private course. Offering US$600,000 in prize money, Continue Reading »
Jul 02 2009
Posted by lizclark under Uncategorized
Does anyone else have a commemorative watch celebrating the 2009 Michael Hill New Zealand Open?
Not only is your watch one of only 500 specially crafted for the Open but you likely had the opportunity, as I did, to meet one of the many attractive and charming salespersons at the Michael Hill Jeweller stores located around the world – Miss Prerna Shukla of Takapuna.
Now about the New Zealand Open golf tournament…
Feb 01 2009
Posted by lizclark under Clearwater Golf Club, Golfing News, New Zealand Women's Open Golf Championship, South Island Golf Courses
New Zealand Women’s Open Golf Tournament at Clearwater Resort winner French golfer Gwladys Nocera takes home the NZ$150,000 purse. Focused and capable of coping with high winds that bombarded the course midway through the final round, she plans on returning next year to defend her title. Her 54-hole total score was 208.
The purse will be upped to $175,000 at the second annual Women’s New Zealand Open. Decision to play again at Clearwater Resort is uncertain at this time.
Read all about it at www.press.co.nz – www.nzherald.co.nz and www.thecanadianpress.com – click on sports and dig a bit – pictures, too.
Nov 26 2008
Posted by lizclark under Golfing News, International Golfing Award
New Zealand has been voted ‘Golf Destination of the Year 2009’ for the Asia and
Australasia region at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators world’s top destination awards held in Marbella Spain on Thursday evening. Thanks to the folks at THE BEST OF GOLF NEW ZEALAND for this latest news. Continue Reading »
