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2006 New Zealand Open Golf Tournament
Photos and News
Part of the GoforGOLF CHIPS Photo Gallery The Photos below are from the 2006 NZ Open held at Gulf Harbour Golf Club, Auckland, New Zealand, Deemeber 2006. | |
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The Second Day - The second day proved to be infinitely better for both players and spectators.
After a few small rain showers, the afternoon turned out to be fine, while still having a good
breeze to keep the players on there toes.
The course is in excelent condition, as they say . . . looking a picture . . . I apologise for not covering the first day, but, having been unwell for some 3 weeks prior, the news of 60 km winds and driving rain kept me away. Photos by: Greg Paul - GoforGOLF |
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My Bunker Shot - Jason Norris, Ben Bunny and Ricky Schmidt all put their approach shots
at the 17th in the bunker, to supply me with my traditional must get bunker shot.
This is my pick from the three. Photos by: Greg Paul - GoforGOLF |
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Mike Duncumb - Mike Duncumb, NZ, chips onto the 17th
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Another Bunker Shot - Danny Lee, NZ Amateur, hits a terrific bunker shot to
within a foot of the hole.
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Great Shot - Michael Long leaves this approach shot short of the
green, still I though it was a great shot of his shot.
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Peter O'Malley - Ozzie Peter O'Malley hits his approach shot to the 16th green
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Michael Campbell - Our own US Open winner, Michael Campbell tees off the 16th
with his following crowd.
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My Third Day Coverage - My third day coverage starts with Michael Long in the bunker at the 9th,
with James Nitties looking on.
Overhead conditions were fine, however there was a brisk wind blowing causing havoc on the more exposed holes. Photos by: Greg Paul - GoforGOLF |
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The Rough - Nathan Green strayson the Par 3 8th
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The Long Putter - The Long Putter well demonstrated by one of the
instgators, Peter Senior.
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The Michael Campbell Crowd - The crowd continue to follow and support
the Number One New Zealand golf player, all eager to see him create one
of those tournament winning shots he displayed when winning the 2005 US OPEN.
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Approach Shot - Michael Campbell with his approach shot to the 7th.
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To Finish the Set - Michael Campbell tees off on the difficult par 3 8th.
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Nick Dougherty - Nick look over his shoulder as he leaves the 7th green
to see how Michael Campbell & Scott Strange are managing, and to work out what
he has to do on a very difficult par 3 hole, on the day.
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Wade Ormsby - Wade Ormsby tees off the 9th, water all the way down the right,
and Michael campbell's supporters all the way down the left.
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Terry Price - Regular supporter, past winner of the NZ Open Terry Price on the
17th.
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Did they PAY - A couple of non payers try to sneak into the event. Surely
the officials would have noticed them . . . but . . . did they throw them out . . .
particularly that prickly guy.
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The Final Day - I arrive with some 4 hours of golf still to go. The day is fine again, but,
the wind is as strong as saturday probably even stronger, so the challenge of the last round
is heightened.
My first photo is of Nathan Green on the 18th green. Nathan started in 39th place. What I didn't know was the score he had set, for the day, along with his playing partner Nick Dougherty. My coverage is not as intensive as usual, as I had been unwell for several weeks prior. I hope you still enjoy my photo coverage of the 2006 NZ Open. Photos by: Greg Paul - GoforGOLF |
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The Bunker Shot - I soon find another bunker shot, this time James Heath at the 18th.
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Mahal Pearce - Mahal Pearce, previous winner of the NZ Open tees off on
the 18th straight into the fierce wind.
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The Crowd - While Mahal strays off the 18th fairway, the crowd following
the leaders can be seen over the water on the 7th.
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Trouble Continues - And the trouble does not finish for Mahal, with his
recovery shot straying to the left and into the crowd around the 18th.
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Another Bunker Shot - Matthew Millar gives me another bunker shot.
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Gareth Paddison - Kiwi Gareth Paddison tees off on the 10th - note
where his driver ends up on the swing - wooow.
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Greg Chalmers - Greg Chalmers finds some trouble after straying off the fairway.
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Michael Campbell - Michael Campbell hits his approach shot into the teeth of the
wind on the 10th.
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Watch that Shot - Kurt Barnes "shoulders arms" as he watches his shot.
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Cambo Support - A Cambo suppoter watches as Michael Campbell putts out.
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Early Leader - Marcus Fraser leads through most of the day.
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Overnight Leader - One of the overnight leaders Graeme Storm finds
some more trouble.
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And the Winner IS - After spending nearly 4 hours in the clubhouse, Nathan Green,
my first photo subject of the day, had put up a score that no one could match.
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