Chisholm Links
Dunedin, South Island
Located to the southeast of Christchurch, come and see why Chisholm Links, a Scottish-style links course, is Dunedin’s best golf experience! Chisholm Links is a member’s golf club that offers a warm environment for local and visiting golfers. There members are known for their friendliness and local hospitality and they always forward to having visitors come and play their golf course.
The course was developed on reserve land during the 1930’s depression years. The original name was Ocean Beach Links. From these humble beginnings it has become one of the best links courses in the country. Former European and Australasian Tour professional and leading New Zealand Golf Course architect, Greg Turner, thinks Chisholm Links is very special. He said, “It has good turf and it’s on good golfing land. It offers classic links golf. I think, that after Paraparaumu Beach, it’s the second best links course in New Zealand”. The undulating terrain and its coastal climate offset the lack of length. There are wonderful views over Tomahawk, St Kilda and St Clair beaches. Along the top of Holes 8, 9, 10 and 11, the course provides some of the most spectacular ocean views to be found on any golf course.
Christchurch Golf Club
Christchurch Region, South Island
The Christchurch Golf Club, at Shirley Links, has a heritage that dates back to 1873 making it the second oldest club in New Zealand, and the seventh oldest outside the UK. To fully appreciate the history of the Club, the trophies, honors board and other memorabilia displayed in the Sir Bob Charles Gallery is a great place to start. The feature exhibit is the golf clubs used by Sir Bob Charles when he won The Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 1963. The original course was at Hagley Park before moving to their current location in 1900. Golf has been played at Shirley ever since.
The Club has hosted New Zealand Open Championships on several occasions. However, its greatest honor was to host the World Amateur Championship for the Eisenhower Trophy in 1990. The club takes pride in their course and its idyllic setting, but more than that, The Christchurch Golf Club provides a prestigious venue for events small and large, and a welcoming, vibrant environment where life-long friends are made.
Clearwater Golf Club
Christchurch Region, South Island
The Clearwater Golf Course has proven itself as a venue for international professional golf over 13 consecutive years, yet it offers a rewarding experience to all visitors from the six tee choices. Walk in the footsteps of Clearwater graduates such as Jason Dufner, Bubba Watson, Jason Day, Jimmy Walker and most recently Lydia Ko, who in February 2015 posted a course and career record low score of 61 whilst ranked as the World Number 1 female player.
With its glistening spring-fed lakes, Clearwater lives up to its name, providing a lush oasis close to the city and Christchurch International Airport that offers a golfing escape and a change of pace that few destinations can match. A magnificent 18-hole course awaits the international traveler and those closer to home. The course is complemented by superb practice areas and impressive accompanying facilities including a fleet of modern electric golf carts equipped with GPS.
After your golf, enjoy the best in golfing hospitality in the Member Lounge, savouring the views of the famous closing hole from the comfort of leather lounge chairs, or the wonderful deck area. Member or guest, come and make your own history and experience the best that New Zealand golf has to offer.
Terrace Downs Golf Club
Christchurch Region, South Island
Based at the foothills of the Southern Alps, there are few scenic alpine courses like it. The golf course at Terrace Downs Golf Resort is fun and challenging for all golfers, from the first time novice to the aspiring professional. The parkland style front 9 has a “Woodland” feeling to it with the links style back 9 has a “Scottish” feel to it with its open and tranquil feeling. Discover just what it is that makes Terrace Downs such a popular venue when it comes to golf courses in Christchurch and the entire Canterbury region!
Arrowtown Golf Club
Queenstown Region, South Island
Arrowtown Golf Club, located in Central Ortago just 30 minutes from Queenstown, is a par 70, with character in abundance. Requiring accuracy but doesn’t demand long hitting to score well. Each hole has its own attraction and the diverse and challenging course attracts players from all over the world. The Arrowtown course is well known in the area as a local favourite with lots of charming features, hidden challenges and views of the surrounding mountains from every hole make it appealing to the eye.
The Hills Golf Club
Queenstown Region, South Island
The Hills Golf Club is New Zealand’s most exclusive club. With advance planning the club does allow limited play for non-members. Sir Michael Hill’s Private Course in Arrowtown is a true diamond in the rough! Opened in 2007, The Hills Golf Club is set over 250 acres of former deer farm on the outskirts of Arrowtown in Central Otago. The Mill race winds its way through the property and feeds the ten lakes and various ponds and waterways on the golf course. Trees, both native and exotic, are a feature of the course. The Hills has hosted several New Zealand PGA and New Zealand Open tournaments in its’ short history and is the current New Zealand Open host course along with Millbrook Resort. It’s location in Arrowtown near the golfing and tourist mecca of Queenstown, combined with the stunning surroundings and condition of the course, make it the ideal place for the serious golfer.
Jack’s Point Golf Club
Queenstown Region, South Island
With a backdrop of of the Remarkables mountain range and an armchair view of an outstanding lake panorama, Jack’s Point Golf Club is one of the most visually spectacular in the world. As an 18-hole par 72 championship course it offers golfers an exciting challenge with five tee positions to choose from, providing all golfers an unforgettable golf experience.
The course has been designed around the natural landscape, with minimal excavation. The course measures 6986 yards from the championship tees and is built on the most spectacular of Jack’s Point terrain. Designed in harmony with the natural environment, the course weaves through native tussock grasslands, dramatic rock outcrops, steep bluffs and swathes of native bush to the edge of Lake Wakatipu. The presentation of the course is second to none, which makes Jack’s Point one of the world’s great golfing experiences.
Jack’s Point is only 20 minutes from downtown Queenstown, the course is open for all visitors to enjoy 7 days a week in season. While this is a private course, it welcomes the opportunity to show case their championship course to the golfing fraternity.
Millbrook Golf Club
Queenstown Region, South Island
Set in a natural alpine amphitheatre against the backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this 27-hole golf course exploits the dramatic terrain fully, delivering world-class golf. Millbrook is simply an unforgettable Queenstown golfing experience.
Designed by renowned professional and master golfer Sir Bob Charles, and renovated by Greg Turner in October 2010 with the addition of the Coronet Nine. Surely one of the most magical golfing venues in the world, Millbrook offers a 27-hole course brilliantly conceived and shaped from the rugged mountain landscape. A breath taking environment to tee off at and with extraordinary photo opportunities at every turn, our championship course offers three fabulous nine hole courses, each named after local prominent Queenstown landmarks — The Remarkables, The Arrow and The Coronet Nine.
Queenstown Golf Club
Queenstown Region, South Island
The Queenstown Golf Club has been described as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. Located on the Kelvin Heights peninsula, surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Lake Wakatipu you will see why it is difficult to keep your head down! It is a par 72 course for the men and 73 for the ladies.