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Play Golf: Win the Ultimate New Zealand Open Experience

Join us at Walton Golf Club for the Craigs Investment Partners Road to the Open Waikato and compete for the chance to play inside the ropes at the February New Zealand Open in Queenstown or the March New Zealand Women’s Open in North Shore. All while helping keep the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flying.
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Event Overview

The Craigs Investment Partners Road to The Open is a nationwide golf initiative connecting local golfers with New Zealand’s premier golf tournaments, the New Zealand Open and the New Zealand Women’s Open. As part of Craigs Investment Partners’ Golf for Good programme, the series brings communities together through golf while raising funds for important local causes.

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Photo © Tee Shot at 106th New Zealand Open Taken by Riley McLay

Craigs Road to the Open Grand Prizes

    The winner from this event will go into the national draw to win one of 10 major prizes

    • Travel to Queenstown
    • Accommodation 
    • Access to the New Zealand Open or the New Zealand Women’s Open
    • Once in a lifetime golfing experience and hospitality
    • Opportunity to play inside the ropes at one of the two tournaments
    • Once in a lifetime golfing experience and hospitality

    Event Details

    WHEN

    27 November 2026
    Arrival: 9:45AM
    Team Muster 10:00am
    Shotgun Tee-Off: 10:30AM

    WHERE

    Walton Golf Club 
    Priority Parking - $50 donation Limited availability

    FORMAT

    Best 3 of 4 Stableford

    TEAMS

    4 Players make a Team
    $400 including GST per Team

    Why your Support Matters

    Every day, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter responds when people need urgent medical care. By entering this event, players help keep this vital service available across the region.

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    Sponsorship Opportunities

    Hole Sponsorship: $200 per hole

    Promote your business to a high quality corporate and community audience

    Bring your own branded signage, gazebo and promotional materials

    Create a memorable player experience through on-hole activations, mini competitions or interactive challenges

    Provide branded refreshments, product samples or merchandise giveaways

    Recognition on event communications and exposure to all players on the day

    To enquire, please email: flora.bagnall@rescue.org.nz 

    FAQs

    What is the tournament format?

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    18-hole best 3 of 4 Stableford

    Do I need a Handicap?

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    Players need an official handicap of under 18 for New Zealand Open and New Zealand Women’s Open eligibility.

    Whats included in my entry?

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    Entry includes 18 holes of golf, BBQ, on course drinks, competitions and prizegiving

    Are golf carts available?

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    A limited number of golf carts booked directly with Walton Golf Club. To reserve a cart please contact: waltongolf@outlook.com

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    Please select a donation amount

    $20
    Helps equip your crew's emergency trauma bag with critical items needed on scene
    $35
    can provide warming blankets to keep patients experiencing shock warm
    $50
    can help keep your crew with the essential equipment they need for missions
    $100
    can help keep your rescue helicopter serviced and rescue ready
    $

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