New Zealand Golf Club is situated in the town of Addlestone, in Surrey, and is one of the more traditional golf clubs in the Surrey area. It’s certainly golf for gentlemen and gentle ladies. The food is top notch from the perfectly cooked bacon in the morning to the steak and kidney pie and butterscotch tart at lunchtime. Foxton Golf Club, in the Horowhenua district north of Wellington, was formed by returned servicemen in 1949. Its tight and narrow with fairway then gorse and heather as its first cut ! To have such an intimate course all to ourselves was a privilege. Clubs might consider offering a telephone service where members, particularly elder members, can check in and connect. Ripples of discontent at New Zealand Golf Club, the ultra-exclusive club situated in Surrey where velvety hotelier Sir Rocco Forte likes to swing his sticks. coronavirusCOVID-19New Zealand GolfSport NZ. This means all golf courses, practice facilities, clubhouses, pro shops, bar, function and catering facilities must now close. All New Zealand golf courses will close for at least four weeks as of 11.59pm tomorrow, as the country will be at COVID-19 Alert Level 4. With that in mind, New Zealand Golf recommends: If essential and critical maintenance of golf facilities is deemed necessary, it should only be undertaken in a strictly solo manner (i.e. Bravo New Zealand, I am charmed. The course plays through avenues of trees and there is plenty of heather to catch the wayward ball. At the time, NZGC’s design was incredibly creative, being one of the first courses to be routed across dense heathland. New Zealand only; Region. The course, exclusive, beautiful and intimate with one of the most picturesque par 3’s you’ll ever see. Buy Now. 3 people found this review helpful New Zealand Golf and Resorts. From Wednesday, March 25 at 11.59pm, all operations at golf clubs must cease for at least four weeks. At first you look at the shortness, but as others have said you will need all your clubs. It does not compete with other courses, but it sets its own standard and lives up to it. However, the overall conditioning was superb for October, especially after all the rain we have had. I was seen off on the first tee by the Secretary after a well informed update on the course condition. welcome. Founded in 1895, two years after Woking and fourteen years before Swinley Forest, New Zealand Golf Club (NZGC) is the perfect complement to the already stellar heathland lineup in our country. $450.00. Voted New Zealand's Number 1 Golf Course. Other heathland courses may have stage and prestige but New Zealand has mystery and exclusivity. The Clubhouse is quaint and has an old school traditional feel. In 2015, New Zealand Golf Club commissioned Hotels near New Zealand Golf Club, West Byfleet Enter your dates and choose from 770 hotels and other places to stay Please type your destination. See other reviews from Kevin Stemp. If anyone wants to play a friendly game, uncrowded and unseen, to have a good lunch in pleasant company, and get home early to London, there is no place like New Zealand”. For clubs who wish to cease all maintenance activity during the shutdown period, the NZ Sports Turf Institute advise the following for the next 36 hours: Priority one: Mow greens, tees and surrounds. Social connection for club members My only criticism and its only to simply play devil’s advocate is that it lacks variety, extra undulations and maybe 1 other par 5. The course is expensive if you are just a visitor but you are made to feel extremely welcome and conversation with a local who joined in 1980 who managed to play 2 holes on his first visit before his playing partner broke his wrist hitting out of the heather just highlights the importance of finding the fairway here. Golf Clubs Start price. The driver was not working, not that it is required, and therefore you are engulfed by the beautiful but beastly heather. Priority two: Discontinue all fertiliser applications – even Poa will survive a month without fertiliser. The crackdown comes as Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT move to shut down non-essential services in the next 48 hours. 12 - a solid hole that doglegs ever so slightly. The staff were all excellent, very friendly and Helpful. 16 - beautiful par 3. New Zealand Golf will continue to communicate any updates through its website, social platforms and via direct correspondence. 0 people found this review helpful As you look from the tee you can see the green somewhere off in the distance (literally an island in the ocean of heather). Photo: Mattinbgn , … See other reviews from Gareth Hughes. The greens are good and true. The golf course is equally impressive with its ocean views. What a treat to finally the New Zealand Club. 0 people found this review helpful Reserve Not Met. laced/diagonal fingered bunkers and their asymmetric aprons.”. I will go back. They didn’t appear to have any honours boards which made me think the members don’t play too many comps. We understand this advice may be at least 24 hours away. Really brilliant experience and I can’t wait to get back and do it all over again. Discontinue all planned renovations. During the undertaking of any essential maintenance, all recommended Ministry of Health hygiene practices must be followed, and strict social distancing must be maintained. A great day and one of the best experiences in golf. $500.00. If your golf club, facility or business has been adversely affected by COVID-19 you may be eligible for financial support. Golf Clubs; Golf Clubs. This isn’t a problem because the club has permanent preferred lies rule, it’s not a member of the EGU. Good par 4s are what make this course and from the outset you need to hit long and importantly to the right place. Closed Now. As always, Bernard Darwin shared his expert reflections: “New Zealand is sui generis. Unlike pretty much all the other heathland clubs in the south of England New Zealand haven’t done any tree clearance at all. 795 people follow this. The 18 hole course is a pleasure to play and the gusts of wind provide an extra challenge at times. its a strategic golf course and despite lack of modern length its a true test and will use any club in the bag. Maybe it’s a 5 ball course, but it really doesn’t have the amenities and facilities of say the Berkshire. NZGC is not a long course, at a little over 6,000 yards but with a par of 68, it is certainly a challenge. The scenery is spectacular, the golf course challenging and we have fine clubhouse facilities. The club has a wonderful old school classy atmosphere without being too stuck up. Driving range; I’m afraid not sir: chipping green; not here madam. This website helps visitors connect with providers of great New Zealand tourism experiences. Don’t expect 5star modern amenities, but you can change shoes whilst looking at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s old locker (his name crossed out without much subtlety). There’s plenty of heather, but such finely manicured heather that the ball is invariably found and the penalty is perhaps half a shot, so long as you accept the penalty. Trump Turnberry King Robert The Bruce is a very fine course. Regarding the maintenance of golf clubs and facilities during the four-week shut down period, New Zealand Golf is working with Sport NZ and the government to seek urgent and critical advice. Booked as a large group - empty as well on a Friday afternoon in summer. Founded in 1895 and designed by Samuel “Mure” Fergusson, New Zealand Golf Club is a top-class course located within the famous Surrey heath belt. It is a step back in time, and if you like to escape from the world or the "griip and rip it" mentality of many players, this is the place for you. 0 people found this review helpful UNRESERVED CLEARANCE OF REMAINING SHOP STOCK. We have equipment for Men, Women and Juniors of all levels from beginners right up to very skilled players. The locker room as mentioned in previous posts is worth the trip alone. NZGC does not have a fairway watering system and therefore a number of approaches have been reseeded. Not a long course by today’s standards, at a little over 6,000 yards, but with a lowly par of 68, it represents a challenge; six of the par fours are more than 400 yards long. NZGC hosts some wonderful green sites and the bunkering is deliberate and divine. Right from the firs... Sahalee (East and South played, then walked North) - Winter 20/21. The golf courses in the neighbourhood West Byfleet Golf Club, TopGolf Surrey, Pyrford Golf Club, Hoebridge Golf Centre, Queenwood Golf Club and Wisley Golf Club. architectural features which, according to IVGD partner Ed Cartwright, “include The course is fun to play and has a lot of good qualities to it despite the relative lack of length. It does not compete with other courses, but it sets its own standard and lives up to it. Was this review helpful? Respond to above review  Was this review helpful? Nelson golf club .. a True links experience in the fantastic sunny Nelson region. The heather is the perfect frame, highlighted by the towering pines. Map I played the first six holes early in the morning when a fog made it difficult to see the golf course. welcome. Needless to say, accuracy rather than distance is important from the tee. Samuel ‘Mure’ Fergusson continued to improve the layout throughout his thirty year tenure as Club Secretary. Played 36 holes New Zealand earlier this week. All New Zealand golf courses will close for at least four weeks as of 11.59pm tomorrow, as the country will be at COVID-19 Alert Level 4. Despite being surrounded by busy roads, it is really quiet and extremely peaceful. This is a major step for the country however eradicating this disease is vital to protect people’s health and ensure our health system can cope and look after New Zealanders who become sick. I have only played it since the renovations. Well-known golf instructor Pete Cowen believes he’s stricken with coronavirus, Erik van Rooyen is spending his quarantine time rocking out, PGA Tour expands fields for two tournaments, with more additions possibly on the way, Pat Perez: How picking out a pair of Jordans from the bin led to my friendship with ‘His Airness’, The level of disrespect shown to Phil Mickelson on this brutal lipout is disgusting. New Zealand was laid out on the estate of H.F. Locke-King, who also built Brooklands, the world’s first motor racing circuit, on his property. How these Surrey sand belt courses stay dry and playable all year round is something to behold, my golf shoes are white and remained white after 18 holes. 752 likes. Welcome to Royal Wellington Golf Club, home of New Zealand’s best private members’ parkland course. Northland. Was this review helpful? What shall we say about New Zealand? HILARIOUS: European Tour pro imitating Tiger Woods and other golfers is your new quarantine MVP! Was this review helpful? Respond to above review  The best source of information on the support available is at this link: https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/financial-support/. Closing on Tuesday, 19 Jan. Entry closing date: Wednesday 25th November 2019 . Close To Airport And Next To A Beautiful Coastal Walking Track And Golf Club - Close To Airport, And Next To A Beautiful Coastal Walking Track And Golf Club venue set in the Manukau district features complimentary parking, a golf course and a baggage room. You won't be disappointed. Error: Please enter a destination to start searching. I can only imagine what it looks like in early September. They are located on cliffs, by lakesides, in forests and farmlands, very strategically using the features of the land as challenges and obstacles for the golfer. Most of the holes are isolated from each other by the trees; it’s an intimate feeling and a great place to play golf with friends. 5. 5 out of 5 stars. It's not long or tough, but asks you to hit a lot of different shots. New Zealand is a lovely course. Try to go too far and the penalty gets a lot higher rather quickly. It’s beautiful, when you first get there and look out at the heather, rhododendrons, pine and turf it whets the appetite. Alpine Lodge Motel is within 5 minutes’ walk of the shops, restaurants and bars in Hanmer Springs Village. The hole is named after a geyser, which used to erupt in a nearby field. If you have the opportunity to play take it ! 0 people found this review helpful The club is very welcoming. 944 check-ins. I... Prestwick in my opinion is the most under rated course in Scotland. The 9th hole is about as far away from the clubhouse as you can get and it's the first in a cluster of three holes which are located on the other side of Martyrs Lane – so make sure you have everything you need in your bag before you start your round. returning the green complexes to their former glory by restoring Simpson’s 0 people found this review helpful The content on this page was created by Akaroa Golf Club Inc. It is so remote. I’ll agree with Ed’s comment below in that there aren’t the breathtaking holes that you get at some of the other big heathland courses but you do get 18 consistently brilliant, strategic, old-fashioned and beautiful holes that flow wonderfully with the turf having a distinct bounce underfoot. Catering & Clubhouse Hire. Was this review helpful? In recent years, golf in New Zealand has increased in both popularity and exposure, and there are a number of key players in this continued emergence. welcome. See other reviews from John T. This is one of my absolute favourite courses. More information Was this review helpful? Samuel Fergusson, Tom Simpson, Philip Mackenzie Ross. Close by, Taupo Golf Club (2 x 18 holes / par 72) has fumaroles spitting steam in the air. 0 people found this review helpful Each of the holes feels completely secluded with the dense trees and heather blocking out the other fairways, you feel like you have the course to yourself (and given the small membership here, you probably do often have the course to yourself!). How to register: Download & Complete Entry Form . First class catering services and clubhouse hire available, have your birthday, wedding or other special function with a view to remember! Priority three: If your greens are susceptible to Fusarium apply a systemic fungicide. Was this review helpful? ROOM SALE: 29 ELGIN STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 6 PM WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST 2019. My morning round this morning was utter joy. Until formal advice to the contrary is received, we recommend the golf sector plans to proceed with a cautious approach during the shutdown period. Nelson Golf Club, Vector. Golf will be important to so many New Zealanders once we emerge from this current crisis. Click Here to view more details. Accuracy here is explicit. The course doesn’t get much traffic which contributes to the harshness of the heather, there must have been less than 20 people the whole day we were there. We specialise in top brands of irons, woods and balls, including Adams Golf, Adidas, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, MacGregor, Mizuno, Nike, Ping, Taylormade and Titleist. Played here on the 23/12/2020 after a week of nothing but rain. Wellington Golf (in association with New Zealand Golf) promotes and advises 28 affiliated Golf Clubs close to New Zealand's Capital City - Wellington. Many golfers rely on the social connection at their golf club as a normal and essential part of everyday life. It appears a bit overgrown and untidy in places. It is not intended to give any assurance that any particular provider meets certain quality standards or legal obligations. Following in the footsteps of nearby Woking Golf Club, New Zealand’s design was innovative, being one of the earliest courses to be routed across dense heathland. Respond to above review  Yeah it wasn’t sunny or warm, but the welcome certainly was. + Check-in + Check-out Choose your dates to see up-to-date prices and availability. New Zealand really is a stylish golf course and it’s a privilege to be able to play a round at this engaging golf club. Respond to above review  A visit to Muriwai Golf Club is a must do while you’re in Auckland. As a final thought, please look after yourselves and your families – life will return to normal but for now it’s home time. Respond to above review  Cruden Bay starts with a couple very average holes and just builds momentum from there.... Turnberry Ailsa is sublime. Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Jack's Point are three of the world's truly amazing golfing destinations, and must be seen to be believed. COVID–19 government financial support package 752 people like this. Here, the members are well known for upholding the traditions of the game and, with that, visitors are very welcome through the year. New Zealand is a very enjoyable and attractive golf course once the fog lifts. This means New Zealanders not working in essential services must stay at home and stop all interactions with others outside of your household. As noted, although short in length, many of the par 4's are above 400 yards. 09 February - 10 February 2019. See other reviews from Mark White. This photo shows the social gathering on closing out day, the final day of the first year's playing season. You'll be asked to wear a suit and leave your phone in your car, so you'll feel like you've gone back in time. I couldn’t agree more. 1 person found this review helpful It’s just a brilliant experience. About See All. This meant the course played very short but you had to be straight because the heather was a killer. Frank Pont of Infinite Variety Golf Design to return some of the course’s lost Green here is great and surrounded by heather and little humps and hollows. Whether you are interested in purchasing your first set, upgrading your Driver or adding a new club to lower your scores Golf Warehouse has the selection and knowledge to help. Proud to be ranked as one of New Zealand’s best golfing spots, Titirangi certainly lives up to its title with its world-class golf course. In 1931, after Fergusson’s death, Tom Simpson (aided by Philip Mackenzie Ross) was commissioned to perform a major redesign of the course. About Golf New Zealand; Talent Development; National Championships; Shop; Golf Sector. Was this review helpful? The best holes I thought were 2, 13, 17 and 18. 24 of England's top 100 completed and a thoroughly enjoyable day. New Zealand Golf Club has 4 reviews. While there was some thought that on course solo golf activity might be able to continue, providing a controlled environment that is healthy and safe will simply not be possible for all golf courses and facilities. The Course is an absolute gem - every hole is secluded and feels like you are the only group out there ! Highly recommended. New Zealand was laid out on the estate of H.F. Locke-King, who also built Brooklands, the world’s first motor racing circuit, on his property. Actually that’s to do it a disservice. Fergusson continued to improve the layout for another thirty years during his long-term secretarial position at New Zealand Golf Club. Nobody minded, it was funny and prt of the character of the place. The best line is often the one that flirts with danger, be that a bunker or heather. If you are a visitor here you really do feel as though you have been let in on a secret. in the Bay of Islands. He spoke... Royal Troon Old is a championship course. The best part about NZ is the clubhouse. $450.00. Contact Phone number: 09-379-5729. My favourite holes were 16 and 17 and on 17 make sure you take enough club to make the corner. Maybe that's what the members want, but a strategic golf course where the not very good golfer that is me can go over the green side bunker and stop the ball is not one that rewards getting the line perfect off the tee. At this moment we can't provide a reliable rating because we do not have enough reviews or because reviews are not recent enough. The locker room is the best part, where members names are carved into the lockers, and the deceased members names and simply crossed out. Was this review helpful? Buy Now. Clubs New Zealand 2020 South Island Men's Golf Tournament (hosted by the Gore RSA and Gore Town & Country Club) ... 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