Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship

The New Zealand PGA Championship is an annual golf tournament organized by the New Zealand PGA, typically part of the PGA Tour of Australasia and sometimes featured on the Charles Tour. Established in 1909, the event has evolved from a match play to a stroke play format since 1965. The tournament is played over four rounds (72 holes) of stroke play at Hastings Golf Club, a par-72 course measuring 6,740 yards. The field usually consists of top professional golfers from the Australasian region, including club professionals and emerging talents, with a typical field size ranging up to around 120 players. Qualification for the event generally requires PGA Tour of Australasia membership, performance in the Charles Tour, and invitations. The New Zealand PGA Championship holds a prestigious place in the country's golf history, with former winners including major champions and internationally recognized golfers.