• The Rise, Canada
  • Pronghorn (Fazio)
  • Marco Simone GC (Italy); host of the Ryder Cup 2023
  • Terras da Comporta, Dunas
  • Pebble Beach host of the US Open; US Women's Open; Pebble Beach Pro-Am
  • LIV Golf UK by JCB
  • Torrey Pines - South course, host of the Farmers Insurance Open
  • Torrey Pines - South course, host of the Farmers Insurance Open

Tournament results: New Zealand PGA

Results for the New Zealand PGA are shown in the table below, which includes details of the respective winners, their scores and prize money, relevant venues and title sponsors.
2024
Aus/NZ
Zwart, Pieter
273 (-15)
Wallace Develpmnt

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Zwart, Pieter

Score

273 (-15)

Prize money

Title sponsor

Wallace Develpmnt

Played as the Wallace Development NZ PGA Championship (March 7-10; NZ Tour event, not on Australasian Tour schedule). Second-placed Mason Lee (NZ) finished 1 shot behind 33-year-old Pieter Zwart (NZ), who recorded the biggest win of his career. [Hastings GC, Bridge Pa, Hastings, NZ].

2023
Aus/NZ
Dobbelaar, Louis
268 (-20)
A$27,000
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Dobbelaar, Louis

Score

268 (-20)

Prize money

A$27,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the NZ PGA Championship (March 9-12; Aus Tour event). Second-placed Sung Jin Yeo (NZ) finished 3 shots behind 21-year-old Louis Dobbelaar (Aus), who recorded his first professional tour win. [Gulf Harbour CC, Whangaparaoa, nr Auckland].

2022
Aus/NZ
(Koh, Tae)
Cancelled
x
PGA of NZ

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(Koh, Tae)

Score

Cancelled

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

PGA of NZ

NZ PGA Championship not played in 2022 (scheduled for Apr 7-10 but cancelled due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic; Aus Tour event). [Gulf Harbour CC, Whangaparaoa, nr Auckland].

2021
Aus/NZ
Koh, Tae
Te Puke GC
265 (-23)
NZ$15,000
PGA of NZ

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Koh, Tae

Venue

Te Puke GC

Score

265 (-23)

Prize money

NZ$15,000

Title sponsor

PGA of NZ

Played as the NZ PGA Championship (Apr 29-May 2; NZ PGA event). Second-placed Josh Geary (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Tae Koh (NZ), who recorded a stunning final round course record 11-under-par 61 to take the title. [Te Puke GC, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty, NZ].

2020
Aus/NZ
(Kobori, Kazuma)
Cancelled
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(Kobori, Kazuma)

Score

Cancelled

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

NZ PGA Championship not played in 2020 (cancelled due to global coronavirus pandemic). [Pegasus G&SC, Christchurch, NZ].

2019
Aus/NZ
Kobori, Kazuma
267 (-21)
amateur
SEC

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Kobori, Kazuma

Score

267 (-21)

Prize money

amateur

Title sponsor

SEC

Played as the SEC NZ PGA Championship (March 7-10; Aus Tr event). Second-placed David Smail (NZ) finished 4 shots behind 17-year-old Kobori (NZ), who recorded his biggest win to date, playing at his home club. [Pegasus G&SC, Christchurch, NZ].

2018
Aus/NZ
Campbell, Ben
266 (-18)
A$17,022
Horison

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Campbell, Ben

Score

266 (-18)

Prize money

A$17,022

Title sponsor

Horison

Played as the Horizon Golf NZ PGA Championship (Feb 22-25; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Ashley Hall (Aus) and Deyen Lawson (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Campbell (NZ), who recorded his first ever professional win. [Manawatu GC, Palmerston North, NZ].

2017
Aus/NZ
Felton, Jarryd
270 (-14)
A$17,088
Lawnmaster

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Felton, Jarryd

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

A$17,088

Title sponsor

Lawnmaster

Played as the Lawnmaster Horizon Golf New Zealand PGA Championship (March 2-5; Aus Tr event). Felton (Aus) beat Josh Younger (Aus) and Ben Campbell (NZ) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th), to claim his second Australasia Tour win. [Manawatu GC, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, NZ].

2016
Aus/NZ
Kennedy, Brad
266 (-22)
A$16,847
Holden

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Kennedy, Brad

Venue

Remuera

Score

266 (-22)

Prize money

A$16,847

Title sponsor

Holden

Played as the Holden New Zealand PGA Championship (March 3-6; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Neven Basic (Aus) and Josh Geary (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Kennedy (Aus). [Remuera GC, Auckland, NZ].

2015
Aus/NZ
Millar, Matthew
270 (-18)
A$17,648
Holden

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Millar, Matthew

Venue

Remuera

Score

270 (-18)

Prize money

A$17,648

Title sponsor

Holden

Played as the Holden New Zealand PGA Championship (March 5-8; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Kristopher Mueck (Aus), Geoff Drakeford (Aus) and Josh Geary (NZ) finished 3 shots behind 38-year-old Millar (Aus), who claimed his first win on the Australasia Tour. [Remuera GC, Auckland, NZ].

2014
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played in 2014.

2013
Aus/NZ
Hendry, Michael
269 (-19)
NZ$79,789
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Hendry, Michael

Score

269 (-19)

Prize money

NZ$79,789

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 28-Mar 3; Aus Tr event, including a pro-am competition). Defending champion Hendry (NZ) beat Scott Strange (Aus) at the first playoff hole, to record his second Australasia Tour win. [The Hills GC, Arrowtown, NZ].

2012
Aus/NZ
Hendry, Michael
272 (-16)
A$61,917
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Hendry, Michael

Score

272 (-16)

Prize money

A$61,917

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (March 29-Apr 1; Aus Tr event; played as a pro-am for the first time). Second-placed Mark Brown (NZ) and Andrew Martin (Aus) finished 2 shots behind first-time Australasia Tour winner Hendry (NZ). [The Hills GC, Arrowtown, NZ].

2011
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played in 2011.

2010
Aus/NZ
Brown, Mitchell
281 (-7)
A$17,768
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Brown, Mitchell

Score

281 (-7)

Prize money

A$17,768

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship hosted by Christchurch (Jan 21-24; Aus Tr event). Brown (Aus) beat Ashley Hall (Aus) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2009
Aus/NZ
273 (-15)
US$113,684
HSBC

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Alker, Steven

Score

273 (-15)

Prize money

US$113,684

Title sponsor

HSBC

Played as the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship presented by Christchurch (March 5-8; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). Second-placed Josh Geary (NZ) and David Smail (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Steven Alker (NZ), who recorded the last of his three Australasia Tour wins (the other two coming in the 1996 Queensland Open and 1997 South Australia Open). [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2008
Aus/NZ
Stiles, Darron
134 (-10)
US$122,964
HSBC

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Stiles, Darron

Score

134 (-10)

Prize money

US$122,964

Title sponsor

HSBC

Played as the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 14-17; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). Second-placed David Smail (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Darren Stiles (USA). Event reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2007
Aus/NZ
Thompson, Nicholas
280 (-8)
US$113,684
HSBC

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Thompson, Nicholas

Score

280 (-8)

Prize money

US$113,684

Title sponsor

HSBC

Played as the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 22-25; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). First-time Nationwide Tour winner Thompson (USA) beat David Morland IV (Can) in a playoff. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2006
Aus/NZ
Rutledge, Jim
279 (-9)
US$113,684
ING

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Rutledge, Jim

Score

279 (-9)

Prize money

US$113,684

Title sponsor

ING

Played as the ING New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 23-26; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). Second-placed Jarrod Lyle (Aus) and Brett Rumford (Aus) finished 1 shot behind first-time Nationwide Tour winner Rutledge (Can). [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2005
Aus/NZ
274 (-14)
US$113,684
ING

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

O'Malley, Peter

Score

274 (-14)

Prize money

US$113,684

Title sponsor

ING

Played as the ING New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 24-27; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). O'Malley (Aus) beat Steven Bowditch (Aus) in a playoff, to record his fourth Australasia Tour win and second Nationwide Tour win. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2004
Aus/NZ
Coles, Gavin
282 (-6)
US$139,248
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Coles, Gavin

Score

282 (-6)

Prize money

US$139,248

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 26-29; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). Second-placed Bill Lunde (USA), Bradley Hughes (Aus) and Brendan Jones (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Coles (Aus), who posted his second Natiowide Tour win. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2003
Aus/NZ
Palmer, Ryan
271 (-17)
US$110,520
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Palmer, Ryan

Score

271 (-17)

Prize money

US$110,520

Title sponsor

x

Played as the Clearwater Classic (March 6-9; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). Second-placed Andre Stolz (Aus) finished 3 shots behind first-time Nationwide Tour winner Palmer (USA), who moved up to the full PGA Tour at the end of the season. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

2002
Aus/NZ
271 (-17)
US$94,194
Holden

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

O'Malley, Peter

Score

271 (-17)

Prize money

US$94,194

Title sponsor

Holden

Played as the Holden Clearwater Classic (March 14-17; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event; last played in 1987). Second-placed Brad Ott (Aus) finished 5 shots behind O'Malley (Aus), who recorded his first Nationwide Tour win and third Australasia Tour win. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nobilo, Frank

Score

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (next played in 2002). Won by defending champion Frank Nobilo (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1986
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played in 1986.

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nobilo, Frank

Score

280 (-8)

Prize money

A$9960

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 28-31). Second-placed Brett Ogle (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Frank Nobilo (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Turner, Greg

Score

282 (-6)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 29, 1984-Jan 1, 1985). Second-placed Frank Nobilo (NZ) finished 3 shots behind Greg Turner (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Marsh, Graham

Score

277 (-11)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 8-11). Second-placed Vaughan Somers (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Graham Marsh (Aus). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1982
Aus/NZ
Reese, Stuart
277 (-11)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Reese, Stuart

Score

277 (-11)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 9-12). Second-placed Jack Newton (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Stuart Reese (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Gale, Terry

Score

269 (-11)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 26-29; second of two NZ PGA Championships played in 1981). Terry Gale (Aus) beat Bob Charles (NZ) at the first playoff hole (par-4 16th). Both players had holes-in-one in the third round. [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

1981
Aus/NZ
Jones, Brian
280 (-4)
NZ$6,240
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Jones, Brian

Score

280 (-4)

Prize money

NZ$6,240

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 1-4; first of two NZ PGA Championships played in 1981). Brian Jones (Aus) beat John Lister (NZ) with an 18-foot birdie putt at the fourth playoff hole. Dennis Clark (NZ) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Charles, Bob

Score

261 (-19)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 30-Jan 2). Second-placed Roger Davis (Aus) finished 6 shots behind defending champion Bob Charles (NZ). [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Charles, Bob

Score

277 (-7)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Dec 30-Jan 2). Second-placed Guy Wolstenholme (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Bob Charles (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1978
Aus/NZ
Owen, Simon
274 (-6)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Owen, Simon

Score

274 (-6)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 2/3). Second-placed Guy Wolstenholme (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Simon Owen (NZ). Wolstenholme had a four shot lead with three holes to play, but finished double-bogey, double-bogey, par to surrender the lead. [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

1977
Aus/NZ
Lister, John
274 (-10)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Lister, John

Score

274 (-10)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 6-9). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and John Downie (Eng) finished 1 shot behind defending champion John Lister (NZ), who birdied the final hole to clinch the last of his three wins in this event. [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1976
Aus/NZ
Lister, John
263 (-17)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Lister, John

Score

263 (-17)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 1-4). John Lister (NZ) beat Bill Brask (USA) at the second playoff hole. [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

267 (-17)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 2-5). Second-placed Lindsay Sharp (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Kel Nagle (Aus), who recorded his third straight NZ PGA title, and last of his seven wins in this event. [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

264 (-16)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 3-6). Second-placed Walter Godfrey (NZ) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Kel Nagle (Aus). [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

1973
Aus/NZ
275 (-9)
NZ$3,300
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

275 (-9)

Prize money

NZ$3,300

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 4-7). Second-placed John Carter (NZ) finished 4 shots behind 52-year-old Kel Nagle (Aus). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1972
Aus/NZ
269 (-15)
NZ$2,000
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Ozaki, Jumbo

Score

269 (-15)

Prize money

NZ$2,000

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 6-9). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and Takashi Murakami (Jpn) finished 7 shots behind 24-year-old Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn). This was the legendary Japanese player's only significant tournament win outside of his native Japan. [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1971
Aus/NZ
Lister, John
262 (-30)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Lister, John

Score

262 (-30)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 7-10). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) and Vic Bennetts (Aus) finished 8 shots behind John Lister (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1970
Aus/NZ
268 (-24)
NZ$2,500
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

268 (-24)

Prize money

NZ$2,500

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 8-11). Second-placed John Lister (NZ) finished 3 shots behind Kel Nagle (Aus). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1969
Aus/NZ
Kendall, Terry
274 (-18)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Kendall, Terry

Score

274 (-18)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 6-9). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and John Lister (NZ) finished 1 shot behind 21-year-old Terry Kendall (NZ), who recorded his first major tournament win. [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1968
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Bob
278 (-14)
NZ$1,500
Stars Travel

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Bob

Score

278 (-14)

Prize money

NZ$1,500

Title sponsor

Stars Travel

Played as the Stars Travel New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 4-7). Second-placed Bob Stanton (Aus) and Walter Godfrey (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Robert J. "Bob" Shaw (Aus). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Jacklin, Tony

Score

274 (-18)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 5-8). 22-year-old Tony Jacklin (Eng) beat Martin Roesink (Neth) in an 18-hole playoff (Jacklin 69; Roesink 75). [Tauranga GC, Gate Pa, Tauranga, NZ].

1966
Aus/NZ
Newdick, Ross
280 (-12)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Newdick, Ross

Score

280 (-12)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 6-9). Second-placed and defending champion Barry Coxon (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Ross Newdick (NZ). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1965
Aus/NZ
Coxon, Barry
209 (-4)
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Coxon, Barry

Score

209 (-4)

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Jan 8-10; first time as a stroke play event). Second-placed and defending champion Bob Tuohy (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Barry Coxon (Aus). [Mount Maunganui GC, Tauranga, NZ].

1964
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played in 1964.

1963
Aus/NZ
Tuohy, Bob
6 & 5
£250
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Tuohy, Bob

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

£250

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 1-3). Bob Tuohy (Aus) beat Walter Godfrey (NZ) 6 and 5 in the final. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].

1962
Aus/NZ
Southerden, Ernie
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Southerden, Ernie

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 30-Nov 1). Ernie Southerden (Eng/NZ) posted the last of his three wins in this event. [Titirangi GC, New Lynn, Auckland, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Charles, Bob

Score

10 & 9

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 15-18). Bob Charles (NZ) beat Joe Paterson (NZ) 10 and 9 in the 36-hole final, to record the last of his three wins in this event. Charles won his semi-final match 11 and 10. [New Plymouth GC, Ngamotu Links, New Plymouth, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 20-23). Kel Nagle (Aus) beat Bob Charles (NZ) 5 and 4 in the final, to record his third win in this event in four years. [Invercargill GC, Otatara, Invercargill, NZ].

1959
Aus/NZ
Southerden, Ernie
37th hole
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Southerden, Ernie

Score

37th hole

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 27-30). Ernie Southerden (Eng/NZ) beat Michael Busk (NZ) at the 37th hole in the final, having been four down at the 18th hole earlier that day. [Paraparaumu Beach GC, Paraparaumu, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 21-24). Defending champion Kel Nagle (Aus) beat Jack Kelly (Aus) 6 and 5 in the 36-hole final. [St Andrews course, Hamilton GC, Hamilton, NZ].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Nagle, Kel

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 14-17). Kel Nagle (Aus) beat Alex Murray (NZ) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Manawatu GC, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, NZ].

1956
Aus/NZ
Kelly, John
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Kelly, John

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 14-17). John Kelly (Aus/NZ) beat Ernie Southerden (Eng/NZ) 1 up in the final. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1955
Aus/NZ
Phillips, Frank
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Phillips, Frank

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 9-12). Frank Phillips (Aus) beat defending champion Bruce Crampton (Aus) 1 up in the final. [Royal Auckland & Grange GC, Papatoetoe, Auckland; at the time known as Auckland GC, Middlemore].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Crampton, Bruce

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 7-10). 19-year-old Bruce Crampton (Aus) beat Jimmy Tunnell (NZ) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Wellington GC, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington, NZ; from 2004 Royal Wellington GC].

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Thomson, Peter

Score

9 & 7

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 15-18). 24-year-old Peter Thomson (Aus) beat four-time winner of this event Alex Murray (NZ) 9 and 7 in the 36-hole final. [Otago GC, Balmacewen, Dunedin, NZ].

1952
Aus/NZ
Hudson, George
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Hudson, George

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 19-22). George Hudson (NZ) beat Jimmy Tunnell (NZ) 1 up in the final. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].

1951
Aus/NZ
Jackson, Bob
5 & 3
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Jackson, Bob

Score

5 & 3

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 1-3). Robert A. "Bob" Jackson (NZ) beat Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) 5 and 3 in the final. [Titirangi GC, New Lynn, Auckland, NZ].

1950
Aus/NZ
Southerden, Ernie
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Southerden, Ernie

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 11-14). Ernie Southerden (Eng/NZ) beat Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) 1 up in the 36-hole final. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1949
Aus/NZ
Glading, Bob
2 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Glading, Bob

Score

2 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 14-17). Bob Glading (NZ) beat James "Jim" Galloway (NZ) 2 up in the 36-hole final. [Hastings GC, Bridge Pa, Hastings, NZ].

1948
Aus/NZ
Murray, Alex
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Murray, Alex

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 22-25). Defending champion Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) beat Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) 1 up, to record the last of his four wins in this event. [Otago GC, Balmacewen, Dunedin, NZ].

1947
Aus/NZ
Murray, Alex
7 & 6
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Murray, Alex

Score

7 & 6

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 10-13). Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) beat Alf Guy (NZ) 7 and 6 in the 36-hole final. [New Plymouth GC, Ngamotu Links, New Plymouth, NZ].

1946
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
6 & 5
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 28-31). Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat defending champion (from 1939) Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) 6 and 5 in the 36-hole final. Shaw recorded the last of his seven wins in the New Zealand PGA, matching the seven wins he enjoyed in the New Zealand Open. [Manawatu GC, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, NZ].

1945
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War II.

1944
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War II.

1943
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War II.

1942
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War II.

1941
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War II.

1940
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War II.

1939
Aus/NZ
Murray, Alex
Miramar GC, NZ
8 & 6
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Murray, Alex

Venue

Miramar GC, NZ

Score

8 & 6

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 12-15). Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) beat Tom Galloway (NZ) 8 and 6 in the 36-hole final. [Miramar GC, Wellington, NZ].

1938
Aus/NZ
Fuller, Norman
4 & 3
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Fuller, Norman

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 13-16). Norman Fuller (NZ) beat Alf Guy (NZ) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. [Otago GC, Balmacewen, Dunedin, NZ].

1937
Aus/NZ
Douglas, Ted
3 & 2
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Douglas, Ted

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 4-7). Edward S. "Ted" Douglas (Scot) beat Basil Smith Jr (NZ) 3 and 2 in the final. Douglas posted his third win in this event, and first for 16 years. [St Andrews course, Hamilton GC, Hamilton, NZ].

1936
Aus/NZ
Clements, Charlie
3 & 2
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Clements, Charlie

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 27-30). Charlie Clements (NZ) beat Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [New Plymouth GC, Ngamotu Links, New Plymouth, NZ].

1935
Aus/NZ
Murray, Alex
2 & 1
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Murray, Alex

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 15-18). Alex Murray (Eng/NZ) beat defending champion Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1934
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
1 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

1 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 9-12). Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat Ted Douglas (Scot) 1 up in the 36-hole final, to record his fourth straight win in this event, and sixth win in seven years. Shaw came back from being 3 down with six to play. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].

1933
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
6 & 5
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 8-11). Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat Aubrey H. Dyke (NZ) 6 and 5 in the 36-hole final, to record his third straight win in this event, and fifth win in six years. [Titirangi GC, New Lynn, Auckland, NZ].

1932
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
4 & 3
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Nov 8-11). Defending champion Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat Edward S. "Ted" Douglas (Scot) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final, to record his fourth win in five years in this event. [Wellington GC, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington, NZ; from 2004 Royal Wellington GC].

1931
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
12 & 10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

12 & 10

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 20-23). Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat James Forrest (NZ) 12 and 10 in the 36 final, to record his third win in this event in four years. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1930
Aus/NZ
Rutter, Fred
6 & 4
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Rutter, Fred

Score

6 & 4

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 28-31). Fred Rutter (NZ) beat John "Jock" McIntosh (Scot/NZ) 6 and 4 in the 36-hole final. [Manawatu GC, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, NZ].

1929
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
2 & 1
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 1-4). Defending champion Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat Ernie Moss (Eng/NZ) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].

1928
Aus/NZ
Shaw, Andrew
6 & 5
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Shaw, Andrew

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 16-19). Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) beat John "Jock" McIntosh (Scot/NZ) 6 and 5 in the 36-hole final. [Otago GC, Balmacewen, Dunedin, NZ].

1927
Aus/NZ
McIntosh, Jock
5 & 4
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

McIntosh, Jock

Score

5 & 4

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 6-9). Defending champion John "Jock" McIntosh (Scot/NZ) beat Reginald C. "Reg" Butters (NZ) 5 and 4 in the 36-hole final. [St Andrews course, Hamilton GC, Hamilton, NZ].

1926
Aus/NZ
McIntosh, Jock
Miramar GC, NZ
9 & 7
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

McIntosh, Jock

Venue

Miramar GC, NZ

Score

9 & 7

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship Oct 20-22). John "Jock" McIntosh (Scot/NZ) beat Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) 9 and 7 in the 36-hole final. [Miramar GC, Wellington, NZ].

1925
Aus/NZ
Moss, Ernie
4 & 3
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Moss, Ernie

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 29-Oct 2). Ernie Moss (Eng/NZ) beat Harry R. Blair (NZ) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. Moss recorded the last of his three (straight) wins in this event. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1924
Aus/NZ
Moss, Ernie
5 & 3
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Moss, Ernie

Score

5 & 3

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 10-12). Defending champion Ernie Moss (Eng/NZ) beat John "Jock" McIntosh (NZ) 5 and 3 in the 36-hole final. [Royal Auckland & Grange GC, Papatoetoe, Auckland; at the time known as Auckland GC, Middlemore].

1923
Aus/NZ
Moss, Ernie
4 & 2
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Moss, Ernie

Score

4 & 2

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 26-28). Ernie Moss (Eng/NZ) beat Arthur Brooks (NZ) 4 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].

1922
Aus/NZ
Ham, Arthur
2 & 1
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Ham, Arthur

Score

2 & 1

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 14-16). Arthur Ham (Eng) beat Andrew "Andy" Shaw (Scot/NZ) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. Ham was the professional at Masterton GC (near Wellington) at the time. [Manawatu GC, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, NZ].

1921
Aus/NZ
Douglas, Ted
2 up
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Douglas, Ted

Score

2 up

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 20-22). Edward S. "Ted" Douglas (Scot) beat Ernie Moss (Eng/NZ) 2 up in the 36-hole final. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1920
Aus/NZ
Kirkwood Sr, Joe
3 & 2
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Kirkwood Sr, Joe

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 16-18). Joe Kirkwood Sr (Aus) beat Arthur East (Aus) 3 and 2 in the 18-hole final. [St Andrews course, Hamilton GC, Hamilton, NZ].
Note: this was the first NZ PGA Championship run by the NZ PGA (an organisation established in 1913). The tournament was previously run by the NZ Golf Association, and played as the NZ Professional Championship (at the same time as the NZ Amateur Championship).

1919
Aus/NZ
McEwan, Willie
4 & 3
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

McEwan, Willie

Venue

Napier

Score

4 & 3

Prize money

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 4-6). Willie McEwan (NZ) beat Reginald C. "Reg" Butters (NZ) 4 and 3 in the 18-hole final. [Napier GC, Waiohiki, Napier, NZ].

1918
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War I.

1917
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War I.

1916
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War I.

1915
Aus/NZ
(not played)
x
x
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

(not played)

Venue

Score

x

Prize money

x

Title sponsor

x

New Zealand PGA Championship not played due to World War I.

1914
Aus/NZ
Douglas, Ted
1 up
£10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Douglas, Ted

Score

1 up

Prize money

£10

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 14-16; part of NZ Golf Championships week, which also included the NZ Open and NZ Amateur). Ted Douglas (Scot) beat Willie McEwan (Scot) 1 up in the 18-hole final. [Royal Auckland & Grange GC, Papatoetoe, Auckland; at the time known as Auckland GC, Middlemore].

1913
Aus/NZ
Iles, Billy
1 up
£10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Iles, Billy

Score

1 up

Prize money

£10

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Oct 14-17; part of NZ Golf Championships week, which also included the NZ Open and NZ Amateur). William "Billy" Iles (Aus) beat Joe Clements (NZ) 1 up in the 18-hole final. [Otago GC, Balmacewen, Dunedin, NZ].

1912
Aus/NZ
Butters, Reg
4 & 2
£10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Butters, Reg

Score

4 & 2

Prize money

£10

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 18-21; part of NZ Golf Championships meeting, which also included the NZ Open and NZ Amateur). Reg Butters (NZ) beat W.B. Simpson (Scot) 4 and 2 in the final. [Wellington GC, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington, NZ; from 2004 Royal Wellington GC].

1911
Aus/NZ
Clements, Joe
3 & 2
£10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Clements, Joe

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

£10

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 6-9; part of NZ Golf Championships week, which also included the NZ Open and NZ Amateur). Joe Clements (NZ) beat Willie McEwan (Scot) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to win this event for the second time in three years. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].

1910
Aus/NZ
Herd, James
6 & 5
£10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Herd, James

Score

6 & 5

Prize money

£10

Title sponsor

x

Played as the New Zealand PGA Championship (Sept 7-11; part of NZ Golf Championships week, which also included the NZ Open and NZ Amateur). 28-year-old James Herd (Scot) beat defending champion Joe Clements (NZ) 6 and 5 in the 18-hole final. [Christchurch GC, Shirley Links, Christchurch, NZ].

1909
Aus/NZ
Clements, Joe
3 & 2
£10
x

Category

Aus/NZ

Winner (holder)

Clements, Joe

Score

3 & 2

Prize money

£10

Title sponsor

x

Played as the inaugural Professional Championship of New Zealand (Sept 15-18; part of NZ Golf Championships week, which also included the NZ Open and NZ Amateur). Joe Clements (NZ) beat Fred Hood (Scot) 3 and 2 in the 18-hole final. [Royal Auckland & Grange GC, Papatoetoe, Auckland; at the time known as Auckland GC, Middlemore].

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