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	‘Life changing’: Former bikie gang member wins New Zealand Open Stuff.co.nz - 2 Mar (Stuff.co.nz) Ryan Peake once did time in jail for assault. Now, he’s won his first pro golf tournament. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Takapuna Golf Club at risk under new proposal from Auckland Council RadioNZ - 1 Mar (RadioNZ) The proposal would see 20 hectares of Takapuna Golf Club, which sees more than 500 visitors per day, converted into a wetland. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	‘My fifth major’: Former champ carries New Zealand Open hopes into moving day Stuff.co.nz - 28 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Michael Hendry has a theory when it comes to the latest Kiwi drought at the national golf open. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Proposal to turn Auckland park into flood drainage pond threatens golf club Stuff.co.nz - 28 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) The future of a popular golf club is hanging in the balance after a proposal to turn its greens into a flood drainage pond. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Golf star shoos alligator off fairway Sydney Morning Herald - 28 Feb (Sydney Morning Herald) PGA Tour star Billy Horschel is forced to shoo an alligator off the fairway during the Cognizant Classic. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Sydney Morning Herald Sport



	Golfers v pilots: Golf club development doesn’t fly with local aerodrome Stuff.co.nz - 27 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Golf club wants to develop 170 residential dwellings on its course. Opponents say it would threaten operations at neighbouring aerodrome. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Police arrest man over Waiuku golf club burglaries, tills and alcohol stolen Stuff.co.nz - 26 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Police say the clubrooms were targeted in each break-in, with items including tills and alcohol allegedly stolen. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Dame Lydia Ko wins Supreme Halberg Award RadioNZ - 18 Feb (RadioNZ) Golf legend Dame Lydia Ko has won New Zealand`s top sporting honour, the Supreme Halberg Award. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	McGinley expects PGA Tour-LIV deal before Masters BBCWorld - 17 Feb (BBCWorld) Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could be announced before the Masters in April. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General



	LIV has been a godsend for Australian golf – and it’s here to stay Sydney Morning Herald - 17 Feb (Sydney Morning Herald) Like it or not, Australia’s best option for hosting elite golf is LIV. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Sydney Morning Herald Sport