After a second round of 64 which tied the course record, producing another low round of 65 on Sunday afternoon, which included seven birdies was simply superb and proved why he is a deserving winner at -18.
Barson wont be changing his normal routine post winning a national title as he prepares to get straight back into the New Plymouth Golf Club pro-shop as soon as tomorrow.
"But its straight back to business and I will be back in the pro-shop tomorrow and Tuesday and Wednesday" laughed the 43-year-old.
Behind Barson the field slowly separated, with Shaun Jones claiming second alone at -14 and in outright third, amateur Kerry Mountcastle finished at -12.
Another factor that will also make this victory more special was the strength of the field this week. For the season opener it was a very strong line up of New Zealand Golfers and it is somewhat of a surprise more of them didnt fire with the likes of Mark Brown, Josh Geary, Dan Pearce and Nick Gillespie all making a return to the Jennian Homes Charles Tour.
This concludes a great start to the new Jennian Homes Charles Tour season. Next stop on the calendar we head to Christchurch for the Harewood Open where Daniel Hillier will be aiming to defend his first title at this level.
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