Local professional Dominic Barson won the Taranaki Open today in fine style. Barson scored a blemish free 65 today for an 18 under par total to win by four shots from Shaun Jones and a further two strokes behind was Wairarapa amateur Kerry Mountcastle.

Tied for third place profesiional prize money were Sam An and local residents Grant Moorhead and Steven Heyes. The Ngamotu course was in great condition and the weather today was perfect for scoring after dire warnings all week.