Dec 07 2009
Posted by lizclark under North Island Golf Courses, Northland
Having brought to fruition several award-winning wines from New Zealand’s northernmost vineyard and winery, Vintner Ben Dugdale shares some hilarious insights into preparing for the big holiday rush and I quote: Continue Reading »
Oct 16 2009
Posted by lizclark under Jack's Point Golf Club, South Island, South Island Golf Courses
One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” agrees Steve Williams, Tiger Wood’s long term caddy in an interview with the Southland Press. Having walked some of the greatest courses in the world, this is awesome praise from Williams. And what an awesome setting!
In a recent review of the Jack’s Point website I couldn’t believe the prices…
Oct 05 2009
Posted by lizclark under South Island
Extract from Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing Around New Zealand
Only ninety minutes north of Christchurch…the Hanmer Springs alpine spa village is almost totally encircled by forest, foothills and mountains of the Southern Alps. Although the nearby Waiau Gorge is a great place to bungy-jump, a visit to the Hanmer Springs Golf Club is a better bet for our longevity… Continue Reading »
Sep 30 2009
Posted by lizclark under North Island
Extracts from Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing Around New Zealand
…North from Wellington off Highway 1 is Paraparaumu Beach
The Paraparaumu Golf Club course…though rather short…has punishing roughs, fast greens and fearsome bunkers…Just pray for a calm day as forceful coastal winds off the Tasman Sea give Paraparaumu “big teeth” to gobble up any hope of a good score.
The history of its development is unique… Continue Reading »
Sep 20 2009
Posted by lizclark under South Island
Excerpts from Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing around New Zealand
New Zealand’s South Island is noted for a superb eco-tourism area — the Catlins. A 60,000 hectare place of awesome natural beauty, ranging from deserted beaches, dense forests, deep valleys, spectacular waterfalls and great walking tracks. There’s always a chance to view myriad native birds, sea elephants, leopard seals, sealions, New Zealand fur seals, Hector’s dolphins and our favourite – penguins… Continue Reading »
Sep 12 2009
Posted by lizclark under Bay of Plenty, North Island Golf Courses
Excerpts from Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing around New Zealand
…Play a different course almost every day of a two-week vacation on the Coromandel Peninsula and still have plenty of time to swim, stroll long stretches of soft sand beach and visit the many small towns that dot the 72-kilometre coastal circuit then head south to Rotorua’s really, really hot spots! Continue Reading »
Sep 11 2009
Posted by lizclark under North Island Golf Courses, Northland
Extracts from Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing Around New Zealand
What could possibly go wrong? It’s a perfect mid-October spring morning in New Zealand with the sun beaming down from a cloudless sky. Heading north from the Auckland airport with golf clubs safely stowed in “Silver,” our Toyota hatchback rental, Geoff and I are all set to play a round of golf before day’s end. No problem. Continue Reading »
Dec 22 2008
Posted by lizclark under South Island Golf Courses
View from the 16th
The Terrace Downs Resort and Golf Club has developed a superb 18-hole, par 72 championship course on the banks of the Rakaia River Gorge at the foot of the Mount Hutt ski-field. It’s a member of Best of New Zealand Golf Resorts where only the best in hospitality, luxurious accommodation and a finely manicured golf course qualifies for membership.
Terrace Downs pushes the limits of believability with a 6,440-metre-long course that incorporates 11 lakes and Continue Reading »
Nov 05 2008
Posted by lizclark under Bay of Plenty, North Island Golf Courses
The Rogue
Wairakei International Golf Course is the favourite of many golfers around the world. I asked New Zealand Golf Guide Publisher, Richard Frankland why Wairakei is special to him: ”I confess I’m not sure I can tell you why. I’ve only managed to play there a few times, and not very well, but the overall experience seemed very special. Although the weather wasn’t great the first time I played, my overseas client really enjoyed the experience. The next time I played with my wife, Terri. We shared our round with so few other people Continue Reading »
Sep 08 2008
Posted by lizclark under Cambridge Golf Club, Matamata Golf Club, Ngahinepouri Golf Club, North Island Golf Courses, Pirongia Golf Club, Raglan Golf Club, Waikato Courses, Walton Golf Club
Gaylene Eyre
By Gaylene Eyre – Kiwi High Performance Sports Trainer and Partner in Golfing Boot Camps, www.marniemcguiregolf.com
Cambridge is well known in New Zealand as being the Town of Trees and Champions. We boast a “star-studded” street full of champions. Duke Street in the central business district plays host to a Walk Of Fame featuring 25 athletes who have Continue Reading »
Aug 27 2008
Posted by lizclark under North Island Golf Courses, Northland
by Liz Clark, Author of “Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing Around New Zealand”
Fairway view - Great Exhibition Bay to North Cape
Meandering through a magnificent 100-acre seaside layout in sub-tropical Northland, Carrington Club New Zealand’s most-northerly Golf Club Resort is proud to be a member of “The New Zealand Golf Tourism Cluster” – one of the country’s premier golf course resorts. Continue Reading »
