The Wanganui Open

The Wanganui Open was played recently. This year Kanichiro Katano of Japan triumphed in the Men’s Challenge Cup finishing with a total of 70-69-70, winning by three shots to claim the title.

The women’s competition also saw a tightly contested field with Emma Zheng emerging as the champion for the second consecutive year. Zheng, who was also the 2023 champion posted rounds of 72-73-72 to win by three shots. Both the men’s and women’s courses were set at a par of 70 with the course conditions proving challenging for the competitors over the three rounds.

The tournament’s impressive field saw 72 players compete in the Manawatu-Wanganui District Strokeplay with another 25 taking part in the Wanganui Open which attracted the full complement of 97 players despite the initial cap of 96. The event proved to be a fitting celebration of the club’s 100-year history as both amateur and elite golfers gathered for a weekend of thrilling competition.