Dates:
Jan 21, 2010
to
Jan 24, 2010
Venue:
Clearwater Resort & Golf Club, Christchurch NZ
Event Type:
PGA Tour
Defending Champion:
Steve Alker (NZ)
Par rating:
72
Prize Money:
NZ$150,000
Location: Played at the Peppers Clearwater Resort in Christchurch, the 2009 New Zealand PGA Championship will play host to some of the regions finest golfers.
Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch is a stunning waterfront resort set within beautiful grounds and surrounded by clear shimmering lakes and water ways from which the resort gets its name.
Located just a 15 minute drive from the beautiful city centre of Christchurch, this elegant hotel's accommodation includes a variety of modern rooms, suites and villas welcoming privacy, relaxation and refined entertaining.
Course description:
Par: 72
Yardage: 6513 (metres)
Opened: 2002
Course Designer: Bob Charles
Course Superintendent: Ryan Adams
Greens: Brown Top
Fairways: Brown Top
Tees/Collars: Brown Top/Rye Grass
Rough: Fescue/Brown Top
Past Winners:
2010 Mitchell Brown
(Known as HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship)
2009 Steve Alker
2008 Darron Stiles
2007 Nicholas Thompson
(Known as the ING New Zealand PGA Championship)
2006 Jim Rutledge
2005 Peter O’Malley
(Known as New Zealand PGA Championship)
2004 Gavin Coles
(Known as Clearwater Classic)
2003 Ryan Palmer