Golfing and Touring New Zealand

Michael Hill has done it again. We’re all in for a treat over the next five years. Remember the 15th? It’s the Party Hole and I’m sure it’s going to be a super hot spot again. I may not make it this year on March 29th to April 1st but I’m planning a return to [...]

Kiwi writer, Greg Ford of the Press gives us an update of an important fundraiser to aid recovery from Christchurch quake disaster: ” Fat wallets with big hearts have arrived in Christchurch. “The New Zealand Golf Open tees off at Clearwater Golf Club today featuring a heavyweight trio with combined career earnings of well over [...]

Over the years New Zealand’s South Island Russley Golf Club has hosted many golf tournaments with locals holding their own against some of the world’s best golfers. Once a dry gravel riverbed, Russley is now one of the country’s classic courses in the heart of Christchurch.

Golfing challenges at Hanmer Springs are highlighted in Liz Clark’s book, “Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing around New Zealand.

New Zealand coastal course at Paraparau Beach has “big teeth” – good scores are difficult to come by. Just hope no high winds blowing off the Tasman Sea.

Through the Oink, Oink doors, Rotorua’s Pig & Whistle City bar is a great place for pub-style gatherings. .