NEW ZEALAND -
the perfect golf destination
By Andrew Whiley
From golf courses such as Kauri Cliffs and
Cape Kidnapper, that rate in the world’s top
100, to member- based golf courses like Titirangi in Auckland, Rotorua Golf Club, Russley
in Christchurch through to Chisholm Park in
Dunedin. New Zealand boasts over 350 golf
courses and the population is just over 4 million, so there are plenty of golf courses with
available tee times.
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Golf courses in New Zealand are not a test
of endurance nor have they been designed
“
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New Zealand is a country that was ‘designed’
to be a great golf destination. With a climate
ideal for 365 days of golf, great grass growing
course conditions, and stunning views of rolling country side, there is no better country in
the world to play golf.
pay as little as $10
and have sheep
sharing your
fairways
to test the professionals. Most golf courses
are member based and are designed for the
‘average’ golfer and will allow you to enjoy
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the conditions without losing many golf balls.
Most are also very sociable and you will be
welcomed into the clubhouses for a drink and
a chat after your round. The clubhouse is
also the best place for visiting golfers to learn
about the local area and get the tips on the
best places to eat and what to see and do.
New Zealand golf is broken down into three
categories of golf courses: Tourism/Resort
courses that have been designed with the visiting golfer in mind usually boasting outstanding
factors that will make you go “wow”, member
- based golf courses that primarily cater to the
golf club members but welcome visiting green
fee players, and country courses that are run
by local enthusiastic golfers which dot the