South Island
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Original nine (1936) laid out by Reg Romans and B.V. Wright. Second-nine (1971) designed by B.V. Wright.
Visitors welcome
Dunedin
Current layout the result of extensive remodelling by John Evans (designer) in collaboration with John Humphries (course superintendent) in the 1980s.
Visitors welcome
Christchurch
Present site established in 1900; course designer unknown. Recent improvements by Peter Thomson.
Visitors welcome
Christchurch
John Darby in consultation with Bob Charles.
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Cromwell's original 9-hole course redesigned by Albert Raymond "Ray" Blank (1953). Second-nine (now holes 1 thru' 9) designed by B.V. Wright (1974).
Visitors welcome
Christchurch
David Cox in consultation with Canadian designer, Sid Puddicombe.
Visitors welcome
Nelson
Current course location dates back to 1959, with the full 18-hole layout opening for play in 1966.
On application
Queenstown
John Darby
Visitors welcome
Invercargill
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Not a Jack Nicklaus design (as many suppose), but another excellent design from New Zealander, John Darby.
Visitors welcome
Kaikoura
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Christchurch
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Remarkables course: original design by John Darby & Bob Charles (1992); redesign of Arrow-nine closing holes by Greg Turner & Scott Macpherson (2009).
Coronet course: first nine designed by Scott Macpherson & Greg Turner (2010); extended to 18 holes by Scott Macpherson & Grant Turner (2021).
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Remarkables course: original design by John Darby & Bob Charles (1992); redesign of Arrow-nine closing holes by Greg Turner & Scott Macpherson (2009).
Coronet course: first nine designed by Scott Macpherson & Greg Turner (2010); extended to 18 holes by Scott Macpherson & Grant Turner (2021).
Visitors welcome
Nelson
Since 1905 the layout has continually evolved on its present site.
Visitors welcome
Dunedin
Unknown
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Dunedin
Unknown
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Christchurch
Kristine Kerr
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Christchurch
Original design by Joe Clements (1928). Various people have added later improvements.
(Closed in 2018)
Invercargill
Recent improvements and four new holes laid out Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson.
(Closed in 2018)
Christchurch
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Dunedin
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
Unknown
Visitors welcome
Christchurch
Mike Wolveridge
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Christchurch
Albert Raymond "Ray" Blank.
Visitors welcome
Queenstown
First nine holes at this location laid out by members in the 1930s. Second nine added in 1967.
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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