The Wattie's Tournament was a

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tournament held in New Zealand from 1963 to 1970.

History

The event was generally hosted by Hastings Golf Club in

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, except the 1969 event which was held at Gisborne. The 1963 tournament was held in September but later it was played in late November or in December. Bob Charles won the event four times. The event was sponsored by

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. The event was part of the

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Winners

References

{{reflist Golf tournaments in New Zealand Recurring sporting events established in 1963 Recurring events disestablished in 1970 1963 establishments in New Zealand 1970 disestablishments in New Zealand