The New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport, is set to take place at the prestigious Millbrook Resort from February 27 to March 2. Last month it confirmed players will be competing for a share of the NZD $2 million prize pool.

Catlin, who secured his maiden Order of Merit victory last season,  was in sensational form throughout the year, with a string of standout performances that saw him hit the top spot in the rankings. Victories at the International Series Macau presented by Wynn and the Saudi Open presented by PIF, along with six other top-10 finishes meant he claimed the season-long Merit title ahead of Kiwi Ben Campbell.

“I’m incredibly proud to have secured the Order of Merit title last year. The consistency I was able to achieve was arguably the best patch of golf in my career so far,” Catlin said.

“I’m really excited to be coming back to Queenstown for the New Zealand Open. It’s a tournament I’ve always wanted to win, and the competition this year will be as strong as ever. The course at Millbrook Resort is stunning, and I’m excited to return.”

Catlin’s season also saw him take home the Kyi Hla Han Award for Player of the Year on the Asian Tour. It’s the second time he has won the award, and was the icing on the cake for an incredible season which included a 59 on day three in Macau. It was the first sub-60 shot ever on the Asian Tour.

“We are thrilled to welcome John back to the New Zealand Open,” said Tournament Director Michael Glading.

“His success last season was extraordinary, and it’s great that John is making his way back to Queenstown for the first time since 2020. He is definitely one to watch at Millbrook Resort.”

Catlin isn’t the only high-profile Asian Tour player heading to Queenstown, with seven of the top 12 in the 2024 Asian Tour Order of Merit making the trip to Central Otago.

Queenstown’s own Campbell will be joined by the likes of Jazz Janewattananond (Thailand), M.J. Maguire (U.S.A.), Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), Taichi Kho (Hong Kong), Steve Lewton (England), Jbe’ Kruger (South Africa), Jeunghun Wang (Korea) and Travis Smyth (Australia).

Another feature of this year’s Asian Tour entries is the inclusion of Scott Hend, a close runner-up at the New Zealand Open last year, and Liang Wenchong, one of China’s most successful golfers with 21 wins worldwide.

“It’s great to have so many top players from the Asian Tour in the field this year, from such a wide variety of countries. This is a real feature of the Asian Tour and we are delighted to partner with them,” said Glading.

The 104th New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport will tee off at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown between February 27 and March 2. For more information, please visit nzopen.com.
 
New Zealand Open 2025 – Asian Tour Entries

• Ben Campbell (New Zealand)
• John Catlin (U.S.A.)
• Jazz Janewattananond (Thailand)
• Chan, Shih-chang (Chinese Taipei)
• Julien Sale (France)
• M.J. Maguire (U.S.A.)
• Jbe’ Kruger (South Africa)
• Steve Lewton (United Kingdom)
• Guntaek Koh (Korea)
• Taichi Kho (Hong Kong)
• Miguel Tabuena (Philippines)
• Wade Ormsby (Australia)
• Bio Kim (Korea)
• Kevin Yuan (Australia)
• Travis Smyth (Australia)
• Gunn Charoenkul (Thailand)
• Jeunghun Wang (Korea)
• Ian Snyman (South Africa)
• Pavit Tangkamolprasert (Thailand)
• Chang, Wei-lun (Chinese Taipei)
• Kazuki Higa (Japan)
• Scott Hend (Australia)
• Sampson Zheng (China)
• Charlie Lindh (Sweden)
• Aaron Wilkin (Australia)
• Austen Truslow (U.S.A.)
• Justin Quiban (Philippines)
• Jose Toledo (Guatemala)
• Jed Morgan (Australia)
• Maverick Antcliff (Australia)
• Nick Voke (New Zealand)
• Liang Wenchong (China)
• Jack Thompson (Australia)
• Berry Henson (Australia)
• Miguel Carballo (Argentina)