Pernilla Lindberg will become the first ever female professional to compete in the New Zealand Open. Inviting a woman to play in the perennially all-men's New Zealand Golf Open field is for novelty value, not to embrace change, writes Steve Deane. NEW ZEALAND OPEN Golf legend Sir Bob Charles had his 11th hole in one, during the par 3 competition at The Hills. The New Zealand Golf Open is a curious beast. It isn't new, isn't unique, isn't, in fact, much more than a desperate gimmick.

Source: Stuff February 12, 2020 17:48 UTC