The Caltex Tournament was a

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tournament held at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club in

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, New Zealand from 1955 to 1972.

History

Bob Charles and

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each won the event five times, while

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won it four times and

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won it twice. There were no playoffs and three of the tournaments ended in a tie. As of the early 1970s, the tournament was part of the PGA of New Zealand circuit.

Winners

¹Reduced to 54 holes because of bad weather.

References

{{reflist Golf tournaments in New Zealand Recurring sporting events established in 1955 Recurring events disestablished in 1972 1955 establishments in New Zealand 1972 disestablishments in New Zealand