Masters & Horowhenua Open 2024
Masters & Horowhenua Open 2024 Shatters Expectations with a Staggering Field of 102 Entries, Showcasing Talent from South Korea to Kilbirnie.
In a testament to resilience and community spirit, the Masters & Horowhenua Open 2024 triumphed over adversity, thanks to the unwavering efforts of Geoff Beaumont and his dedicated greenkeeping team from the Levin Golf Club. Faced with a water crisis that lasted five days leading into the tournament, the course was on the brink, putting the event in jeopardy. Beaumont and his team worked tirelessly to revive the greens, saving the tournament from potential cancellation. The Levin Golf Club committee rallied together, ensuring that players were well looked after and the event ran well, showcasing the true spirit of collaboration in the face of challenges.
A whopping 102 players showcased their golfing prowess across various divisions. The tournament featured Masters divisions for both men and women, along with Open divisions for both. A promising sign with a number of junior golfers added a youthful flair to the competition, proving that the future of the sport is in capable hands. Jonno Cane, hailing from Wellington's Manor Park Golf Sanctuary, clinched the title of Men's Masters Champion, while Lisa Herbert of Feilding Golf Club emerged victorious as the Women's Masters Champion. The Open division saw joint champions from South Korea and the Zenith coaching program, with Junhwan In and Seunghui Ha claiming the Men's and Women's titles, respectively.