![]() ![]() ![]() He anticipates the Coronet 18 par 5 11 th tee looking towards Coronet Peak will become one of New Zealand’s most photographed golf holes while the new 12 th tee is believed to be the highest point of any golf course in the country. The transformation from the valley floor to the plateaus of the Coronet 9 completes a golfing journey which encompasses all there is to offer in the Whakatipu Basin.” The championship Coronet 18, incorporates the spectacular new Coronet 9 in the recently developed area of Millbrook known as Mill Farm, combined with the existing nine holes which is making its national and international debut during the NZ Open.ĭesigner Greg Turner says “Millbrook is coming of age with the new course which represents a 21 st century evolution, a more modern version of previous courses. We are delighted to continue to support the Queenstown economy by staging the renowned Pro-Am event.” “However, due to the change of date and reduced daylight hours because of daylight saving, the size of the field has been reduced from 150 to 120. “After the 2021 NZ Open was cancelled the majority of those entered in the Pro-Am rolled forward their spot to 2022,” says John. ![]() He says there is a demand for amateur places in the popular Pro- Am tournament which sees amateurs teamed with a pro over two days of competition. “2022 is the first time all four tournament rounds will be played at Millbrook taking full benefit of the fact that there are now two 18-hole courses at the resort.” The organising team believes the Coronet 18, designed by former leading NZ pro golfer Greg Turner and Scott McPherson, will be ranked among New Zealand’s top golf courses. John says it is the “dawn of a new era” for the NZ Open with the tournament being played for the first time over two distinct courses at Millbrook Resort – the Coronet 18 and the Remarkables 18. This is the team that has helped keep the show on the road with the utmost determination to deliver this event.” “It’s a team effort and we couldn’t do this without the ongoing support and commitment of our event underwriter Millbrook Resort, NZ Major Events, the Regional Investment Fund, Golf New Zealand, Destination Queenstown and the Queenstown Lakes Council. He says the NZ Open is committed to the 102 nd national tournament, to golf and to the Queenstown community. “It is the tenth year this event has been held in its unique Pro-Am format and it’s really important to keep it going.” “Despite the uncertainties that continue to exist we’re working hard behind the scenes to stage the March 31- April 3 tournament at Millbrook Resort and pulling out all stops to make sure it goes ahead,” says NZ Open chairman John Hart. ![]() NZ Open organisers have a strong commitment to getting the largest event on New Zealand’s golfing calendar back on track in 2022 after a forced cancellation in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ![]()
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