Australia’s charge for yet another title this side of the Tasman is gathering momentum, with a powerful group of Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia stars confirmed for this month’s New Zealand Open headed by current Order of Merit leader Cameron John.

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has opened his season with a tie for 24th at eight-under par in the PGA's Phoenix Open, thanks to a three-under 68 in the final round.

After being in contention for the title Daniel Hillier has found himself shunted down the order after a final round 75 at the Qatar Masters in Doha. However Kazuma Kobori finished top ten.

Another competitive effort for Daniel Hillier on the European Tour as he stays within range of the leading players into the final day of the tournament.

New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier is two shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the Qatar Masters in Doha as part of the DP World Tour.

New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier is joint leader of the Qatar Masters in Doha after the first round.

The New Zealand Open is set to welcome a talented contingent from the Japan Golf Tour in 2026, with many of the tour’s leading players confirmed to compete in Queenstown, further strengthening the field.

Near misses for two of New Zealand's best golfers in the Middle East and United States as Daniel Hillier and Lydia Ko finish fourth in their respective events.

New Zealand's Lydia Ko has stayed at eight-under at the LPGA season-opener in Florida but saw the lead slip away after the majority of her third round of the Tournament of Champions.

The 105th New Zealand Open has officially confirmed that a $2 million NZD total prize purse will be on offer when the tournament tees off in Queenstown on February 26.

Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier was among five players battling for victory on the final day of the DP World Tour Dubai Invitational.

Reigning New Zealand Open champion Ryan Peake is set to defend his title at Millbrook in February-March 2026.

Professional golf is returning to Auckland for the first time in more than 20 years with the confirmation of the Japan-Australasia Championship.

A double bogey on the 18th hole of the Australian Golf Open at Royal Melbourne has sent Daniel Hillier from probable fourth to a tie for sixth on the leaderboard.

Daniel Hillier remains in touch with the leaders after the third round of the Australian Open at the Royal Melbourne Golf Course.

Ryan Fox had a mixed second round to sit top-10 at Royal Melbourne PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN OPEN New Zealand golfers Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier are three shots off the pace in a tie for seventh at the Australian Open at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Fox carded a second round par 71 after three bogeys, a birdie and an eagle three on the par-five 15th hole. To go with his first round of 65. LATEST HEADLINES: West Indies vs Black Caps Football Ferns host qualifiers Black Ferns to hos

Kiwi golfer Nick Voke put in a late charge but couldn't stop Spaniard David Puig at the Australian PGA Championship at the Royal Queensland in Brisbane.

New Zealand's Kazuma Kobori has dropped from his overnight lead to a tie for fourth at the BMW Australian PGA in Brisbane.

Kazuma Kobori has shot to a one shot lead at the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane after a second round of eight-under.

New Zealand's Ryan Fox is tied third after the first round of the Australian PGA Championship in at Royal Queensland Golf Course in Brisbane.