The Hamilton golfer Mark Purser has won the $40,000 Charles Tour Shirley Open by a shot from Christchurch amateur, Sam Ma, at the Christchurch Golf Club.
Purser, finished seven under par for the tournament with 18 year old Ma at six under.
A shot behind Ma in a tie for third on five-under par were Anthony Doyle, Grant Moorhead, and Andrew Searle.