New Zealand Golf has made an historic announcement about the women's Open. It will be played at the Windross Farm course in south Auckland and be known as the McKayson New Zealand Women's Open. Windross Farm has undergone a revamp and is now a top-level championship course. The women's national Open has long superceded its men's equivalent, largely due to Ko's attendance. "New Zealand Golf is thrilled with the boost for golf and the golf industry in this country and for the women's game in particular," said New Zealand Golf CEO, Dean Murphy.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 16, 2016 19:39 UTC