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.
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Christchurch
Present site established in 1900; course designer unknown. Recent improvements by Peter Thomson.
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Christchurch
John Darby in consultation with Bob Charles.
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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).
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Christchurch
David Cox in consultation with Canadian designer, Sid Puddicombe.
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Nelson
Current course location dates back to 1959, with the full 18-hole layout opening for play in 1966.
On application
Queenstown
John Darby
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Invercargill
Unknown
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Queenstown
Not a Jack Nicklaus design (as many suppose), but another excellent design from New Zealander, John Darby.
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Kaikoura
Unknown
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Christchurch
Unknown
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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).
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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).
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Nelson
Since 1905 the layout has continually evolved on its present site.
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Dunedin
Unknown
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Dunedin
Unknown
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Christchurch
Kristine Kerr
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Queenstown
Unknown
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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
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Dunedin
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Queenstown
Unknown
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Christchurch
Mike Wolveridge
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Christchurch
Albert Raymond "Ray" Blank.
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Queenstown
First nine holes at this location laid out by members in the 1930s. Second nine added in 1967.
Chevron Championship: Carlton Woods near Houston in Texas provides the stage for the first women’s major championship of 2025, where Nelly Korda defends her title. (April 24-27).
Soudal Open: successor to the Belgian Open, the Soudal Open takes place on the quiet, wooded North course of Rinkven Golfclub. Belgian stars Thomas Pieters and Nicolas Colsaerts will be vying for top honours. (May 22-25).
Rory McIlroy: with his 2025 win in The Masters, Rory joined the pantheon of golfing greats who have achieved a career Grand Slam of men’s majors ... Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only others in this select band.
Bernhard Langer: he may have played in his last Masters Tournament, but the 67-year-old German will be trying to extend his own record, and win a 13th senior major title at the 36th Regions Tradition. (May 15-18).
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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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