Trent Munn earns NZ PGA playing card

Manawatu Wanganui rep player Trent Munn, is the latest local player to join the professional playing ranks after he finished 2nd in the NZPGA qualifying school tournament held at North Shore early in the New Year. The top 3 players in that event earned cards to play golf professionally in NZ PGA events, which includes mainly Pro-am & Charles Tour events around the country.

For many aspiring young professionals these events provide a stepping stone to gain the experience before trying to qualify for more lucrative tours around the world.

In Munn's first event, a pro-am at Whitford Park, he finished tied 23rd from 50 participants after rounds of 70 & 71 (1 under par). The joint winners Harry Bateman and Momoko Kobori shot 8 under par. Usually the top 25 players finish in the money at most Professional events in NZ.

Trent is the younger brother of former professional player Josh Munn, who is currently working in Melbourne. After a very good amateur career Josh earned his Aussie card and also played events in China, but like many young professionals found it tough to get that breakthrough required.

Trent will be playing a few events close to home toward the end of the month with Pro-ams scheduled at Hastings, Paraparaumu Beach, Martinbourough, Masterton/Eketahuna and Palmerston North. Later in February he will be able to give the Super 6's Charles Tour event a crack at his home course, Manawatu.