Former All Blacks captain, Richard McCaw was the first All Black to reach 100 caps, and the first rugby union player to win 100 tests. He was the most-capped player in rugby union history with 148 caps
McCaw won two Rugby World Cups, won the World Rugby Player of the Year award a joint record three times and was the most capped test rugby player of all time from August 2015 to October 2020. in 2021, McCaw was awarded World Rugby Player of the Decade (2011–2020) and is also a winner of the New Zealand Sportsman of the Decade award.
In 2004 he was appointed captain of the All Blacks, and he led the team to consecutive Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015, becoming one of only 43 players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions. McCaw is however the only captain to have won two Rugby World Cups.
McCaw holds the international record for most game wins as a player at 131. He also holds the international record for most games as a captain at 110.
- Where is your home golf club? Harewood Golf Club in Christchurch.
- What’s your current handicap? 17
- What’s the best your handicap has been? 15 (a long time ago)
- Golfing highlight: Holed a 2nd shot 180m 5 iron on the 13th hole at Clearwater Golf Club.
- Your favourite course in New Zealand? Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary in Taupo
- Have you played in a pro-am before? I have played in The Australian Open pro-am for the last two years. Not quite as daunting as the New Zealand Open as it was played on the day before the tournament. I got to play with Tom Watson in Japan for a Champions Tour pro-am in 2019. It was awesome talking to Tom about his various Major wins.
- How are you feeling about playing in the New Zealand Open? Nervous but excited.
- What are you looking forward to the most about playing alongside a professional? I am continually amazed at how good the pros are around the greens and putting. Their feel is unbelievable.
