Golf · Asian Tour · 2026

Date & time

26 Feb 2026, 19:30

Round

2

Location

Arrowtown, New Zealand

Young Kiwi amateur Yuki Miya has sent shockwaves through the field at Millbrook Resort, carding a resilient second-round 5-under 67 to sit alone at the top of the leaderboard at 12-under par. Despite the immense pressure of leading a world-class field, the 20-year-old Christchurch native showed maturity beyond his years, recovering from a mid-round double bogey to secure a one-stroke cushion heading into the weekend. Miya’s performance has captivated the local crowd, as he aims to become the first amateur to win the New Zealand Open since 1956. Chasing closely behind is pre-tournament favorite Daniel Hillier, who produced a clinical 4-under 68 on the Remarkables course to reach 11-under. Hillier, a DP World Tour winner, looks poised to strike as the tournament moves to the composite course for the final 36 holes. Joining him in second place is Australia's Travis Smyth, while another local hope, Kerry Mountcastle, remains firmly in contention at 10-under. The cut was projected at 1-under par, with high-profile names like Steven Alker (-6) and Kevin Na (-10) successfully advancing to the weekend.