The 2025 New Zealand Open: Vacation, Victory, and Good Vibes
What an incredible week at the 2025 New Zealand Open! Held at Millbrook Resort, this year’s tournament brought the perfect mix of suspense, camaraderie, and plenty of cold beers to keep the vibes flowing. Here’s a look back at the tournament and Canyon Brewing’s memorable moments in the thick of it all.
A Life-Changing Win
The big story of the tournament? Ryan Peake. A former West Australian bikie gang member, Ryan pulled off a truly life-changing victory at the NZ Open. His final round of five-under par saw him finish 23-under for the tournament, edging out his competitors by a single shot. This win was nothing short of remarkable.
Good Times with Good People
One of the best parts of the NZ Open is always the community it brings together. The volunteers, the team at Millbrook Resort, and the entire event crew made the tournament an unforgettable experience. It’s not just about the golf, it’s about the people, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to be part of it.
Huge thanks to our brand partners too, especially the Hydro Flask crew, who were just as excited as we were to be there. Together, we helped make the event more sustainable, offering up reusable tumblers with our branding to keep the plastic to a minimum.
Canyon Caravan: A Hit at the Open
Our Canyon Caravan was in full swing, and it was an absolute hit! We had the chance to meet so many awesome customers at The Garden Bar and share a few cold Vacation brews along the way. Everyone got in on the fun, entering our Ultimate 19th Hole Prize Pack competition—thanks to Hydro Flask for teaming up with us on this epic giveaway. It was all about enjoying the good vibes, the stunning views, and, of course, the beer.
The Battle of the Beers
And who could forget The Battle of the Beers? We brought our jerry-rigged walker scoreboard to the fairways for the ultimate showdown: NZ Open Vacation vs. Canyon Gold. One juicy hazy, one crisp lager—both delicious, but which would reign supreme? We asked the people to decide, one sip at a time. Want to know who won? Well, you’ll have to watch the video on our Instagram or TikTok (or grab both and judge for yourself).
Cheers to an Epic Tournament
The NZ Open always delivers, and this year was no exception. From the incredible victory by Ryan Peake to the unbeatable atmosphere of Millbrook Resort, it was a week of golf, friends, and great beer. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate the sport we love, and we’re already looking forward to next year.
A massive thank you to the volunteers, the team at Millbrook, the sponsors, and everyone who joined us for a pint or two. You helped make the 2025 New Zealand Open one for the books.