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The 2025 Wallace Development NZ PGA Championship is scheduled to take place at the stunning Hastings Golf Club. Building on the success of the 2024 event, this prestigious tournament is poised to showcase world-class golf while creating valuable opportunities for players and the broader Hawke’s Bay community.
Hastings Golf Club President Robyn Bell said the club is excited and ready to host the event.
“After an extremely successful 2024 tournament, the club is thrilled to host the Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship once again,” Bell said.
“Now elevated to a PGA of Australasia event, we look forward to welcoming an elite field of professional golfers to our region. This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Bridge Pa and the wider Hawke’s Bay to both national and international visitors. The positive impact on the region will be significant.”
The elevation of the championship to the Australasian PGA Tour Schedule provides back-to-back opportunities for Kiwi players, with the New Zealand Open taking place the week prior. A win at the Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship offers players a coveted two-year exemption on the PGA Tour of Australasia, a career-defining reward.
The 2025 event will also welcome up to 10 players from the Asian Tour, Japan Tour, and Korean Tour, adding even more depth and quality to the competition.
Chairman of the New Zealand PGA, Phil Ellison, highlighted the pathway this event creates for Kiwi golfers:
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved in elevating this tournament to PGA Tour of Australasia level. From the Australian PGA and Golf New Zealand to our sponsors and the Hastings Golf Club, this achievement reflects a collective effort. For our New Zealand PGA members, it’s an invaluable opportunity to compete for a full exemption on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
With a stronger field, we’re optimistic about seeing one of our own rise to the challenge and secure victory. It’s shaping up to be an incredible four days, and we look forward to hosting both local and international players.”
