Author Archives: SUNGRL

About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Shinhan Donghae Open – South Korea

Nick got a sponsors exemption to play in the Shinhan Donghae Open in Incheon, South Korea between the 13th and 16th of September. This tournament has been played annually in South Korea since 1981 and in 2018 was a co … Continue reading

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Qinhuangdao Championship – China

Nick posted his first win as a professional at the Qinhuangdao Championship held at the Qinhuangdao Poly Golf Club between the 6th and 9th of September. He had rounds of 71, 70, 69 and 66 to be 12 under and … Continue reading

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Suzhou Open – China

Nick played in the Suzhou Open between the 30th August and 2nd September. This tournament was held at the Gary Player designed Jinji Lake International Club in Suzhou which is west of Shanghai. The tournament had a few weather delays … Continue reading

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Northern Territory PGA Championship – Australia

Nick played in the Northern Territory PGA Championship between the 16th and 19th August 2018. The inaugural event was held at Palmerston Golf Course, Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia in August 2016. It is a Tier 2 event on the PGA … Continue reading

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Fiji International – Fiji

Nick played in the Fiji International at the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course between the 2nd and 5th August 2018. This tournament continues to have a global presence confirming its position as an integral tournament in the South Pacific region, … Continue reading

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Life on the road…..

If you are not on a main tour like the PGA or European Tour, the life of a professional golfer consists of hotel rooms, practice rounds and millions of miles in your car going from stop to stop.  I feel like … Continue reading

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Genesis Championship – Korea

Nick played in the Genesis Championship between the 24th and 27th May. The tournament was played at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, Korea and was hosted by the Korean PGA. Nick finished in a tie for 39th on … Continue reading

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Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada Q School – Arizona, USA

Nick flew back to the USA in late March to play in the PGA Tour Canada Qualifying School. PGA Tour Canada is a men’s professional golf tour headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. It was formally started in 1970 and was initially … Continue reading

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ISPS Handa New Zealand Open – Queenstown, New Zealand

The New Zealand Golf Open was held on two of New Zealand’s most spectacular courses, Millbrook Resort and The Hills, between the 1st and 4th March. The tournament is sponsored by ISPS Handa. International Sports Promotion Society (known as ISPS … Continue reading

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Horizon Golf NZPGA Championship – Manawatu, New Zealand

The NZPGA Championship for 2018 was held between the 22nd and 25th February. The Manawatu Golf Club in Palmerston North hosted the event on its Hokowhitu course. The tournament is sanctioned by the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia and … Continue reading

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