What a day on the greens! The ASB Bank Tauranga Chamber Golf Tournament 2025, held at the picturesque Omanu Golf Club on 20 March 2025, was an absolute hit! The sun was shining, the energy was high, and the friendly competition was in full swing. This sold-out event brought together golf enthusiasts, business professionals, and community members for a day filled with fun, networking, and a bit of friendly rivalry.
The tournament kicked off with a shotgun start, and from the very first swing, it was clear that this was going to be a day to remember. The course was in pristine condition, and the beautiful weather only added to the enjoyment. Participants navigated the challenging holes with skill and enthusiasm, all while enjoying the camaraderie and the stunning views that Omanu Golf Club has to offer.
A huge thank you to all our incredible sponsors for keeping everyone fuelled with amazing food and fun activations—who knew hitting a marshmallow could be so competitive?! Our sponsors played a crucial role in making this event a fantastic success. From sponsoring holes to providing delicious food and amazing prizes, we couldn’t have done it without you. Your support helped create an unforgettable day on the course, filled with great competition, networking, and of course—plenty of fun!
👏 Thanks to naming rights sponsor ASB Bank and shoutouts to our hole sponsors who kept golfers fed and entertained:
- Craigs Investment Partners
- Holland Beckett
- Newstalk ZB
- Livingstone Building NZ
- Watchdog Security Group
- Noel Leeming
- 2degrees
- Modern Office
- Air New Zealand
- Cooney Lees Morgan
- ScotPac Business Finance
- UDC Finance
- The wine portfolio
Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to engage in various fun activities and challenges set up by these sponsors. From longest drive competitions to closest-to-the-pin challenges, there was something for everyone. Golfers showed off their skills and having a great time in the process with cornhole, archery, concrete mixer chips, and marshmallow driving.
With so many prizes available, the competition heated up as the day progressed, and the scores began to reflect the high level of play. The atmosphere was electric, with cheers and laughter echoing across the course.
After the final putt was sunk, players gathered for the awards ceremony, where we celebrated the day’s achievements and recognised the top performers.
The overall winning teams of the handicap ambrose tournament were:
1st place: Livingstone Building
2nd place: Sign Creations
3rd place: Priority One
Plus loads of other hole competition winners and business card draw prizes.
The ASB Bank Tauranga Chamber Golf Tournament 2025 was more than just a golf event; it was a celebration of our diverse business community, and the joy of getting out the office to network and build new connections.
Thank you once again to our sponsors, participants, and everyone who contributed to making this event a resounding success. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s tournament!
Check out some of the photo highlights below. If you want a copy of the photos, please email events@tauranga.org.nz. Photo credit – Salina Galvan Photography.
