The first day of competition in the South Island age-group teams tournament at the Templeton course in Christchurch yesterday belonged to Canterbury, which is leading the under-19 and under-16 sections. Otago is well on track for second place 12 shots ahead of Southland and 19 shots ahead of Tasman, while Aorangi is a further five shots back in last place. The under-16 event is much closer; Otago is only one shot behind a young Canterbury quintet. Team captain Hayden Robertson shot a regulation 72 and Parker Aluesi a 76, while Liam Judkins chimed in with 78. The event continues today and tomorrow with individual as well as team honours up for grabs in the 54-hole event.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 25, 2018 17:15 UTC