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Landmark Pro Golf Tournament Coming to Auckland
A landmark addition to the professional golf calendar has been confirmed, with a new DP World Tour-sanctioned tournament set to be staged in Auckland from 2026, at the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club. The event will bring top-tier international men’s professional golf to New Zealand’s largest city, further strengthening the country’s presence on the global golfing stage.
The announcement reinforces New Zealand’s growing role within the DP World Tour pathway, complementing existing international events and providing another platform for elite competition in the region. With world-class fields expected, the Auckland tournament marks a significant step forward for professional golf in New Zealand and highlights the country’s increasing appeal as a host destination for major sporting events.
photo: Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club
PGA Tour of Australasia
Marc Leishman produced a clutch finish to claim his second VIC PGA Championship title, holing a decisive birdie on the final hole to secure victory at Moonah Links. The former Presidents Cup star held his nerve under pressure in blustery conditions, closing out the tournament in style to add another significant domestic title to his résumé. Leishman’s experience proved telling down the stretch as he fended off a strong field, reinforcing his class on home soil and building momentum as the Australasian summer of golf continues to gather pace.
photo: PGA Tour of Australasia
Asian Tour
Sweden’s Jesper Hellgren secured his maiden Asian Tour title with a breakthrough victory at the Saudi Open presented by PIF, producing a composed final-round performance to finish clear of the field. Hellgren’s win capped a standout week in Saudi Arabia, where he set a new tournament scoring record and announced himself as a rising force on the Tour. The victory marks a major milestone in the Swede’s career and continues a season of first-time winners on the Asian Tour, with the race for honours remaining wide open as the schedule progresses.
photo: Ian Walton/Asian Tour
