Golf Industry Central Spring 2017 | Page 11

Industry news “The popularity of the competition has risen recently, and now we are seeing over 100 players for Twilight golf most Thursday nights. Not bad for a town of 5000 people!” The club, on initiative of Moore, has also been active in promoting females to take up golf through the NZ Golf initiative ‘She Loves Golf’. The program has managed to create a lot of interest, which has resulted in around 20 new female members for the club. With five different tee options ranging from 4,500 to 6,500 meters, the course can be enjoyed by beginners all the way through to professionals and is considered one of the best inland links courses in the country, providing a fair test to all levels. The club completed an extensive $1M course development in 2010-2012 by New Zealand Tour Professional and Course Designer Greg Turner, improving the course by adding more character to the putting greens and a better overall course layout. It boosts a fully serviceable Clubhouse and Pro-Shop located in the centre of the course, a full-length driving range, short-game area and practice putting green. The club proudly hosted the New Zealand Open final qualifying tournament earlier this year, which saw some of New Zealand’s most talented young amateur golfers tee off on March 6. Well done to the team at Cromwell for taking some great initiative to grow their business. Golf Industry Central I Spring 2017 11