The Garden City Classic was a golf tournament held in New Zealand from 1969 to 1975. The event was hosted by Russley Golf Club in Christchurch. Russley hosted the New Zealand Airlines Classic in 1976.
History The event was part of the New Zealand Golf Circuit. John Lister won the event in four successive years, from 1972 to 1975.
Winners Year Winner Score To par Margin ofvictory Runner(s)-up Ref. 1975 John Lister (4) 283 −9 3 strokes Stewart Ginn 1974 John Lister (3) 274 −18 6 strokes Bob Shearer Ian Stanley 1973 John Lister (2) 277 −15 1 stroke David Good Bob Shearer 1972 John Lister 280 −12 1 stroke Bob Charles 1971 Jerry Heard 269 −23 5 strokes Bob Charles 1970 Peter Harvey281 −11 2 strokes Bob Charles Bob Tuohy 1969 Kel Nagle 272 −20 2 strokes John Lister
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