Tag Archives: Golfing Greats

New Zealand PGA ProAm at The Hills greeted with enthusiasm

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 [...]

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Golfing fundraiser for Christchurch quake recovery

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 [...]

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Golfing at Russley in top form

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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.

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Destroyed by the Wrecker in New Zealand

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

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Life’s a Beach at New Zealand’s Paraparaumu

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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.

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Rotorua Hot Spots and Cold Swine Lager

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

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