Auckland golfer Liz McKinnon has continued her remarkable run at the World Speedgolf Championships.
McKinnon who is the Talent and Coach Development officer at Golf NZ won the recent event in Japan to extend her unbeaten streak to 10 years.
She won the women's section by carding rounds of 77 in 55 minutes 22 seconds and 72 in 55 minutes 39 seconds.
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McKinnon also won team gold with Wellington's Amy Linton.
She credited her training over the last year for her success.
"While I wasn't entirely stoked with my running, I was really happy with my golf scores. The course was challenging, with over 180 metres of elevation and spongy grass, but that's what makes Speedgolf so rewarding."
"It's probably the closest I'll ever feel to being an athlete, being on the podium was pretty cool.
Bernie Smith and Robin Smith picked up silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's competition while New Zealand champion Jamie Reid was fourth after sustaining an ACL injury.
New Zealand had a team of 14 competing at the Speedgolf World Championships across both open and senior events.
The next New Zealand Speedgolf Open is in April, while the World Championships return to New Zealand in 2026.