Josh Geary wins Tauranga Open for a fifth time

Josh Geary defended his title at the Tauranga Open when finishing with a total score of 21 under par at the Tauranga Golf Club recently

This marked Geary’s fifth win at the event and his 10th career victory on the Charles Tour, extending his record as the most successful player in the tour’s history.

• The final round turned into a two-player battle between Geary and leading amateur Jayden Ford, with Geary birding three of the first four holes. Ford, meanwhile, bogeyed the opening hole, making it difficult to mount a comeback.

• Other notable players in contention included Tyler Wood, James Hyde, and Kit Bittle, though none were able to challenge for the lead in the final round.

• This victory takes Geary’s total to 10 Charles Tour titles, further solidifying his position as the tour's most decorated player.

Geary said: "It’s good to win here a few years in a row, and to do it in front of my kids, family, and some old friends has been great.”