The New Zealand Women's Open will not feature in the 2018 LPGA tour. Photo: Getty ImagesThe New Zealand Women's Golf Open has suffered a setback for 2018, but the tournament's long-term prospects remain intact. LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan has confirmed the tournament won't be included on the LPGA Tour next year and will instead be re-instated at an earlier time of the year in 2019. This year's New Zealand Open at Windross Farm was a LPGA sanctioned event for the first time. The official 2018 LPGA Tour schedule will be revealed next week at the season-ending Tour Championship.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 08, 2017 19:18 UTC