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Old February 8th, 2005, 03:39 PM
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New Zealand Open
The European tour goes to New Zealand for the first time ever this week.

http://www.europeantour.com/tourname...004&id=1118840

I think it would be great if Michael Campbell won his home open in its first year on the tour (its not a new event).
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Old February 8th, 2005, 09:46 PM
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This is a good move for the European Tour. I think they should strengthen their early-season presence in Australia and New Zealand.

As for Campbell, it may be quite a stretch for this guy. Perhaps he'll glean some inspiration from his national open. What has happened to this guy?
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Old February 8th, 2005, 10:08 PM
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Hmmm... I don't think Campbell will do it,
He didn't do too well in it last year.
Wish I could go up to it, admission is free for NZ juniors
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Old February 8th, 2005, 11:38 PM
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Whangaparaoa, New Zealand (Sports Network) - The Gulf Harbour Country Club, host of this weekend's New Zealand Open, had four greens damaged early Wednesday local time.

Damage to the greens was found Wednesday morning prior to the Pro-Am tournament. Three of the greens had holes dug in them, while the fourth was written on. All damage was repaired in time for the Pro-Am tournament.

"It's very disappointing, but our greens staff have repaired the damage and it won't have any effect on the tournament," said Peter Wall, a spokesman for Gulf Harbour Country Club. "We have a rare opportunity to show off New Zealand and the Whangaparaoa region to more than 200 million homes around the world this week, and this does not reflect well on us as a nation."

Police are investigating the incident and have increased security for the remainder of the tournament.
That's not good! Luckily it was able to be repaired...

http://www.golfonline.com/golfonline...161743,00.html
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Old February 8th, 2005, 11:40 PM
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Cambo doesn't have a chance, I thick Nick O'hern will be right up there. I also like the chances of a young NZ amatuer Josh Geary, he finshed 5th at the Eisenhower and has been in the Top 5 in all the top amatuer tournies here. Inc 3 wins
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Old February 9th, 2005, 03:18 AM
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I also like the chances of a young NZ amatuer Josh Geary
Me too! I've heard of what scores he shoots on the tv and they're mint.
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Old February 9th, 2005, 03:41 AM
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He the NZ U-23 over 4 rounds by 13 shots breaking the course record twice in the process. The best being he first started playin at my course before he moved up north
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Old February 9th, 2005, 06:10 PM
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I think it will be a good tournament and I give the name of Gonzalo Fernandez Castaño. He has recently become professional, he is only 23 and, as amateur, had the lower handicap in Europe, lower than sergio garcia had six years ago. He will be up for the next twenty years.
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Old February 9th, 2005, 09:28 PM
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A little shout out, here, to Kiwidave and Girlgolfa.

Since you two are Kiwis, perhaps you might answer this question: Are all European PGA Tour and Australasian Tour events televised in New Zealand? And, if so, what kind of ratings do they get? Are more and more Kiwis viewing televised golf? Do tell.
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Old February 9th, 2005, 11:12 PM
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A little shout out, here, to Kiwidave and Girlgolfa.

Since you two are Kiwis, perhaps you might answer this question: Are all European PGA Tour and Australasian Tour events televised in New Zealand? And, if so, what kind of ratings do they get? Are more and more Kiwis viewing televised golf? Do tell.
Ahhhh, I'll try and answer them.
Are all European PGA Tour and Australasian Tour events televised in New Zealand? Yes, I think...... the NZ open is free to air, but other tournaments you have to pay to watch.
What kind of ratings do they get? All I know is the NZ open gets pretty good ratings because it's the only golf programme free to air.
Are more and more Kiwis viewing televised golf? Yes, but they need more golf programmes.


Has the USA got the NZ open on tv now?...or are we the only ones with it live?
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I've just been watching it live earlier this morning....what a beautiful course...the 18th is a stunner.

Great scoring to.
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Old February 10th, 2005, 07:09 AM
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Has the USA got the NZ open on tv now?...or are we the only ones with it live?
I am sure the Golf Channel will be airing it. I am work right now, and we don't have cable here

I will turn it on when I get home, I love watching the Euro tour in the morning.
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Has the USA got the NZ open on tv now?...or are we the only ones with it live?

Yes! The Golf Channel is airing live, four-round coverage, three hours per day. They're covering this event only because it is co-sanctioned with the European Tour.
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Old February 11th, 2005, 12:01 AM
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I see the course record was equalled 3 times today, in like 20-25 knot winds
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