World No.1 amateur Lydia Ko has been paired with top ranked Australian Sarah Kemp and leading European player Becky Brewerton in the feature group for the first two rounds of the ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open hosted by Christchurch.... more ....

World No.1 amateur Lydia Ko is regarded as the bookies favourite for the ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open hosted by Christchurch which will be played at the Pegasus Golf and Sports Club from February 17 - 19..... more....

If Lydia Ko is feeling any pressure after being labeled the favourite for this week's ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open hosted by Christchurch it certainly isn't showing.... more....

Western Australian Kristie Smith believes winning the New Zealand Women's Open “changed her life.” The 23-year-old, who won the tournament by three shots from American Tiffany Joh and Italian Giulia Sergas with a four under 68 in the final round, is excited to return to defend her title at the ISPS Handa NZ Women's Open from the 17- 19 February at the Pegasus Golf and Sports Club north of Christchurch.... more....

The ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open hosted by Christchurch has a penchant for unveiling tomorrow's golf stars today. Last year it was Swedish rookie Caroline Hedwall, who progressed from the event to win four times to be third on the Ladies European Tour money-list. This week it may be young English hope Jodi Ewart that shines in the 54-hole championship at Pegasus Golf and Sports Club... more ....

As chairman of the Ladies European Tour, Australian professional Karen Lunn knows the importance of the support of Dr Haruhisa Handa towards the New Zealand Women's Open. The Japanese philanthropist's sponsorship of the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open hosted by Christchurch has maintained its co-sanction status on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the Australian Professional Ladies Golf (ALPG) Tours. ... more ....

European-based Kiwi professional Lynnette Brooky, a major proponent of nurturing a national open, can't wait to tee off in her first ISPS Handa New Zealand Open hosted by Christchurch.... more ....

Australian golfer Sarah Kemp is looking for something special in her game in 2012 and hopes to find it next week at the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women's Open hosted by Christchurch. Kemp came close to winning the event in 2010 at the Pegasus Golf and Sports Club when she finished joint-runner up to England's Laura Davies by two shots after leading the tournament heading into the final round.... more ....

In the first part of this article Jayne explains the 4 Fundamental Actions of Tai Chi - how to apply them for more balance and power at set-up, and how your game can benefit today. Then she discusses why “slow motion” practice was of benefit to golf’s greatest genius, Ben Hogan, and how you can use it to develop a more authentic and consistent swing.... more ....