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Brown holds on to claim GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open

1 October 2006

Wellington golfer Mark Brown earned his first major victory as a professional when he took out the $40,000 GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open in New Plymouth today.

The overnight leader shot a final round two-under par 70 to finish on 14-under par 274 to hold off all chasers at the Ngamotu links course. He finished three shots ahead of Asian Tour professional Mathew Holten (Christchurch) with a further two shots back to local professional Grant Moorhead on nine-under.

Three players shared fourth place including professionals Brad Shilton (Waikato) and Michael Hendry (Auckland) along with leading amateur, New Zealand's No 1 Josh Geary on eight under.   READ MORE > >

Brown grabs advantage in GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open

30 September 2006

Wellington professional Mark Brown will take a four shot lead into tomorrow?s final round of the $40,000 GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open in New Plymouth. Brown, chasing his first four-round victory as a professional, fired a four-under par 68 today to move to 12-under after 54 holes at New Plymouth Golf Club today.

He is four shots clear of Christchurch-based professional Mathew Holten who is on eight-under after shooting today?s low score of five-under 67.   READ MORE > >

GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open – day 2 wrap

29 September 2006

New Zealand representative Josh Geary produced a superb seven-under par 67 to grab a share of the lead after the second round of the GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open today.

Geary's seven-under par tally was one shot off the course record at the New Plymouth Golf Club to leave him at the top of the leaderboard with Wellington professional Mark Brown who shot a six-under 66 today at the New Plymouth Golf Club.   READ MORE > >

Nobilo leads first round at GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open

28 September 2006

North Harbour professional Luke Nobilo fired a six-under par 66 to lead after the first round of the GTNZ Olex Taranaki Open in New Plymouth today. Nobilo, who has been playing fulltime this year, has a one shot lead over fellow professional Hamish Robertson and local amateur Troy Ropiha at the New Plymouth Golf Club.

The $40,000 purse event is part of the Golf Tour New Zealand established by Greg Turner to provide opportunities for young New Zealand professionals and to raise the bar for the leading amateurs, both men and women.   READ MORE > >

Holloway holds off Lee to win GTNZ Wairakei Open

17 September 2006
Hawkes Bay golfer Doug Holloway claimed his first four-round victory as a professional when he took out the $40,000 GTNZ Wairakei Open near Taupo today.

Holloway, who won the GTNZ Taranaki Open last year as an amateur, birdied the first playoff hole to dispose of brilliant Rotorua teenager Danny Lee.

The Wairakei Open is part of the Golf Tour New Zealand established by Greg Turner to provide opportunities for young New Zealand professionals and to raise the bar for the leading amateurs, both men and women.   READ MORE > >

Holloway grabs leads in GTNZ Wairakei Open

16 Sept 2006
Patience proved the key for Hawkes Bay professional Doug Holloway who takes a two-shot lead into tomorrow’s final round of the $40,000 GTNZ Wairakei Open.

Holloway shot a three-under par 69 for the day’s low round in cool and strong winds at Wairakei International near Taupo for a three round total of seven-under par 209.   READ MORE > >

Nicholson leads men at GTNZ Wairakei Open golf

15 Sept 2006
New Zealand women’s representative Sarah Nicholson has created history by leading the $40,000 GTNZ Wairakei Open near Taupo today.

The Wellington golfer fired a five-under 67 for a 36 hole total of 138, six-under par. She has a one shot lead over New Zealand representative Mark Purser and Manawatu professional Andrew McNair on five-under.  READ MORE > >

Overend leads the GTNZ Wairakei Open afer day one

14 Sept 2006
North Harbour club professional Scott Overend has the first round lead in the $40,000 GTNZ Wairakei Open near Taupo today.

Overend, a professional at the Peninsula club, fired a five-under par 67 in splendid conditions at the Wairakei course.   READ MORE > >

Latest Tour Results by New Zealand Players

Wairakei event announced as Campbell backs GTNZ

14 June 2006
Golf Tour New Zealand, buoyed today with the active support of US Open champion Michael Campbell, have announced a new tournament to their schedule. The $40,000 GTNZ Wairakei Open will be the first qualifying tournament for the new Michael Campbell Scholarship announced today by the US Open champion on the eve of his defence of the title.   READ MORE > >

Michael Campbell announces new charity foundation

13 June 2006
Michael Campbell, 2005 US Open Champion, will launch the Michael Campbell Foundation to further his commitment to helping, inspiring and motivating young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.  READ MORE > >

Tauranga Open 2006

17-21 May 2006
The Carrus Tauranga Open was played over 72 holes of strokeplay and was preceded by an Invitational Pro-Am 18 Hole event on Wednesday 17 May 2006. Click here for the Final Scoreboard.

Wedge (Winning Edge) Initiative

1 May 2006
Former successful professional Greg Turner has launched an ambitious scheme to nurture the future young professional golfers from New Zealand.

Turner has launched his Wedge initiative – Winning Edge – that is designed as a comprehensive programme to help create Kiwi World Champion golfers by bridging the gap between outstanding natural talent and internationally competitive success.  READ MORE > >

Grant Fox becomes involved in GTNZ and Wedge

15 April 2006
When Greg Turner expressed an interest in All Black great Grant Fox becoming more actively involved in one of New Zealand golf's most exciting initiatives of recent times, the 1987 Rugby World Cup-winner didn't need a second invitation. He has a love for the game, a son who is becoming more and more prominent on the national scene and an abiding drive to help Kiwis succeed in sport. It was a natural fit that could before too long play a part in unearthing the next Michael Campbell.  READ MORE > >

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