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Golf
NZ PGA championship
Held in Christchurch in January, the tournament is one of New Zealand's oldest golfing events.
NZ Women's Open
Held at the Pegasus course near Christchurch in February, this tournament attracts top women golfers from around the world.
There are dozens of golf courses in Canterbury, offering challenge for beginner and professional alike. This page connects you with Christchurch golf history, tournaments, online and library resources as well as courses to play and clubs to join in Canterbury.
Christchurch golf history
Golf has been played in Christchurch since the the early 1900s. According to the NZ Golf Association’s timeline, the sport grew quickly in the South Island ahead of the first New Zealand Open in 1907. Christchurch Golf Club, in Shirley, had an Easter Tournament in 1908. As the attire in this photograph shows, golfing was a formal affair. See also a photo of the first match at the Rawhiti Domain in 1952.
Online resources
- Canterbury golf clubs and organisations from CINCH, our community information directory
- Christchurch City Council golf courses
- A selction of golfing photographs from our collection
- New Zealand PGA Golf Championship, Christchurch
- New Zealand Women’s Open, Christchurch
- Profiles of New Zealand golfers Sir Bob Charles and Michael Campbell from our children's section
