Hastings to host 2025 NZ PGA Championship at Bridge Pā

• The 2025 Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship will return to Hastings Golf Club from March 6 to 9.
• The tournament offers a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour of Australasia and features players from the Asian, Japanese, and Korean Tours.
• A unique pro-am format will allow amateur golfers to compete alongside professionals during the weekend rounds.

The 2025 Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship will be hosted again at the Hastings Golf Club, following a successful 2024 event that delivered world-class golf to Hawke’s Bay.

Hastings Golf Club will once again play host to the championship from March 6 to 9.

Club president Robyn Bell was looking forward to welcoming an elite field of professional golfers to the region.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Bridge Pā and the wider Hawke’s Bay to both national and international visitors.

“The positive impact on the region will be significant ... We’re excited for a fantastic tournament ahead.”

This year the Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship is returning to the Australasian PGA Tour schedule, providing back-to-back opportunities for Kiwi golfers, with the New Zealand Open taking place a week prior in Queenstown.

A win at the Wallace Development New Zealand PGA Championship gives players a coveted two-year exemption on the PGA Tour of Australasia.

This year’s event will also welcome up to 10 players from the Asian Tour, Japanese Tour and Korean Tour, adding depth to the competition.

Adding to the excitement, the tournament will feature a unique pro-am format taking place during the weekend rounds.

Amateur golfers will team up with professionals in a best-ball competition, providing an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to share the fairways with elite players.

New Zealand PGA chairman Phil Ellison, was grateful to everyone involved in elevating the tournament to PGA Tour of Australasia level and that this achievement was a collective effort.

“With a stronger field, we’re optimistic about seeing one of our own rise to the challenge and secure victory,” he said.

“It’s shaping up to be an incredible four days, and we look forward to hosting both local and international players.”