15 Fairway Avenue,
Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
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Robert Rookes / Ian RentoulThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential setting.
Designer:
C.H. Redhead & H.P. Dale
-37.662964
176.212211
4 km NE of Tauranga
From Hwy 29 (where it doubles-up with Hwy 2) on the eastern side of Tauranga, at the double-roundabout with rail crossing, turn left direction Mount Maunganui. After 3 km at roundabout turn right into Golf Road. After o.4 km turn right into Fairway Drive. After 100 metres golf is on your left.
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui Golf Club: "The Mount" as this excellently maintained parkland course is often called, comprises three very attractive six-hole loops. There is a certain uniformity in the design, with each of the loops heading east for three holes, before turning back with three westerly-facing holes that return you to the modern and impressive clubhouse. This uniformity does not however imply monotony - far from it.
The lightly tree-lined fairways, excellent bunkering and well-paced greens ensure that you are suitably absorbed and tested with each hole in turn. Views onto Mount Manganui itself and the layout's pleasant parkland character reinforce the golfing treat that awaits here.
The terrain is gently undulating in parts, flatter in others, and blends a good mix of stout fir trees with one or two more open aspects.
The width of the fairways nicely balances the need for straight hitting from the tee, but not so as to deter frequent use of the driver. The opening loop, with several shortish holes, is where you should try to build a good early score - things get decidely more difficult after the opening stretch.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire.
Limited
Mount Manganui, the round headland that is seen from different parts of the course offers terrific views of the Pacific Ocean and the area around Tauranga. A walk around its base takes about 45 minutes, or up to the summit and back about 90 minutes - great views either way.
Back at the golf club, start times are usually scheduled from 8 'til 9 in the morning, and 12 'til 1 in the afternoon, with groups setting off simultaneously from the 1st, 7th and 13th tees.
New Zealand's 45th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2023/24).
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Mount Maunganui
Tauranga
1, Mount Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui
+64 (0)7 575 5371
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Tauranga
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