Sir Bob Charles
Sir Bob Charles is a legendary figure in New Zealand golf, renowned for being the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship, specifically the 1963 Open Championship. As a prominent ambassador for the sport, he has contributed significantly to golf in New Zealand and serves as the patron of the Christchurch Golf Club, where rumors of a potential LIV Golf event have sparked excitement among the golfing community.
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Recent news mentions
Sir Bob Charles was the first New Zealander to win a golf major.
On The Up: Counting down the Top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 20-1
New Zealand· 2025-04-13
Fellow major winner Sir Bob Charles had five top 25 finishes at Augusta, his best effort tied for 15th in 1963.
Masters 2025: All you need to know ahead of 89th edition - tee times, odds, how to watchNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Sir Bob Charles praised the Kinloch Club, calling it the number one golf course in New Zealand.
The Kinloch Club – Why average golfers shouldn’t be put off by one of the tougher challenges in the countryNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
Sir Bob Charles is a golfing legend and patron of Christchurch Golf Club.
LIV Golf Adelaide: Kiwi Ben Campbell on impressive Saudi tour debut, potential event in New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
