NZ Open 2026 Preview | NZ PGA Fallout | Yardage Book Charlie Mercer Deep Dive
FEB 23, 202644 MIN
NZ Open 2026 Preview | NZ PGA Fallout | Yardage Book Charlie Mercer Deep Dive
FEB 23, 202644 MIN
Description
The 105th New Zealand Open is here — and Millbrook is ready.
This week on Tee It Up – Presented by GolfBox, we go deep on one of the most unique events in world golf.
🇳🇿 NZ PGA Recap – Paraparaumu Beach
Austen Truslow conquers brutal coastal conditions to win by three, while 17-year-old Kiwi amateur Cooper Moore shakes up the leaderboard in a breakthrough performance. What does it mean heading into Millbrook?
🎙️ Charlie Mercer Joins the Show
Host of The Yardage Book Podcast, Charlie brings insight into New Zealand golf’s identity — from wind-swept links to alpine resort layouts — and why this week matters.
⛳ NZ Open Preview – Millbrook Resort
• 105th edition
• Co-sanctioned (PGA Tour of Australasia + Asian Tour)
• 156 professionals + 156 amateurs
• Unique Pro-Am best-ball format
• Coronet & Remarkables courses in play
• Composite weekend layout
We break down:
How the composite setup will play
Who the format suits
Defending champion Ryan Peake
International depth of field
Why this event stands apart globally
🌏 Plus a quick global wrap and our winning score predictions for Queenstown.
If you love Australasian golf, architecture chat and proper tournament breakdowns — this one’s for you.
Presented by GolfBox — Australia’s home of golf gear, fittings and the best online deals.
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