Haven't played golf for ages, but did pretty well…read more Greens seem fairly fast but that may be just my heavy hands. Relaxed environment, and patient locals who either played through or were happy wait for us. Definitely recommend for full on amateurs like myself. Great fun!!!

I recently went to the Waipu Gold Club with my mum, dad and boyfriend while we were at our bach up…read morenorth. It was awesome. I don't actually play golf so I came mostly just to drive the golf buggy around. Despite not knowing much at all about golf, I was very impressed by the course. It is a bit of a surprise actually because you don't expect it just seeing it on the road, but drive up and over the hill and you are welcomed by sweeping views of the sea and the Hen and Chicks islands. It is really spectacular. These views are your backdrop for the entire course. The course itself is really nice. By this I mean the grass looks nice, and dad kept saying he liked the course so...yeh. My boyfriend is a beginner and dad has been playing for years and both were challenged and entertained by the course. Like most places you can start on the front or the back nine or do all 18 holes. Both halves have great range and diverse terrain. The club house is really nice and has a nice balcony over looking that great view making it perfect for a drink after a round. I was obviously very tired from driving the cart around all day and a gin and tonic in the sun went down veryyyyyy well.

First time I've played the new course layout - excellent! Greens were in great condition. Very…read morewindy conditions made the game a bit of a challenge though, but you have to expect those conditions on a coastal course... We'll be back.

I would never actually be able to play here if it wasn't for a special promotion that they were…read morerunning. I'm glad I got the opportunity though (actually played here twice) because the course is mint. I felt like such a pro playing here, until I started playing my round and remembered that I'm definitely not. On some shots I could probably have thrown the golf ball further, but I digress. The course is difficult, but it sure is fun and really well looked after. If you have heaps of cash lying around then you should definitely give this course a crack. Alternatively you can wait around/search for some special deals. $40 for a round here is a bargain for sure. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

Actually, I'm in Portland, Oregon, USA. We are watching , "…read moreBrokenwood Mysteries " and they set an entire show at your lovely Golf course- I think!... they use Helensville Post Office as the police station. If we get to New Zealand, we'll look you up.

A great example of how much fun country golf can be, I am a little hesitant to write this review as…read morein doing so I feel I may share a wee hidden secret that I would like to keep to myself The course is a parkland layout, nice and open with a true risk and reward option on many of the holes, winter can be a little wet under foot and summer sees a marked increase in roll on the fairways More often than not when other courses are busy and slow the 30-40 minute drive out to Helensville will see you rewarded with an uncrowded golf course

Twenty-seven beautifully manicured golf holes make up what is surely the best golf course on the…read moreNorth Shore. I've played the different layouts of this unique set up, and I'm always impressed with the toughness of this course. It is not a course for beginners, and the whole club experience at the North Shore Golf Club calls out for seasoned club members. The clubhouse is excellent and the staff knowledgeable, and you get to play on good greens, well kept fairways and bunkers that actually still have sand in them. There is a dress code going, and this shouldn't be a problem for the level of golf that is expected on this course. I like this course, but my budget doesn't currently allow me to sign up as a member, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to be one.

If you don't mind driving quite far from the city then this course is a nice one to try up in the…read moreSouth Head area (near Shelly Beach). It's actually more North-West rather than South, which is a tad confusing. But anyway, it's a nicely isolated course surrounded by mountains, and it is generally pretty well looked after. Some of the fairways and greens can get a bit rough in places, but on the whole the course maintenance is good. The rolling fairways are very nice and make for a pretty decent challenge. Another great thing about this course is that it is cheap; usually $20-$30 will get you a full round of 18 holes. Bargain! We played a tournament here, and afterwards had food and drinks in the clubhouse. The staff were very accommodating. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

I'm a firm believer that you should prepare yourself physically, mentally and spiritually before…read moreeach round of golf. You should be fit, as courses tend to include about 10 kilometers worth of walking. You should be prepared; study the course layout and par savers, and your head must be in the right place. I personally play my best game when a) I've had a few practice putts and swings at the ball, b) I've enjoyed a hearty breakfast and c) worked out my course plan. Plus having nookie the night before also does wonders for my game. Playing South Head is great for golf, as you never play this course without being prepared in advance. Nobody ventures this far from base station without planning the trip properly, and this adds to the value of the course. She's normally in excellent nick, and by being so well prepared, you do tend to play better because of it.

A good golf club should offer a few key elements to make it acceptable to join. The course must…read moreoffer a challenge to high handicappers and still rewarding good shots. It should however be enjoyable for intermediate golfers too. There should be adequate training areas, including a practice green that is similar in speed to the greens on the course, and a place where you can practice your 30m chip. Then there should be a well stocked pro shop, clean locker rooms and a place to buy snacks and drinks. Huapai offers all of these, and so much more. It is a complete club. However, the biggest selling point for me is a great 19th hole. And at Huapai the 19th is by far the club's biggest selling point. And guests are more than welcome, making it the ideal place to clinch that business deal.

I first joined this club as a student for a year for a fantastic discounted deal…read more This was ideal during the week when I did not have classes at University and could make it to the course with friends. The weekends however were a tad busier, as are most golf courses, although the waiting times became quite a nuisance so I made it a priority to play during the week. The course provides great variation, with holes long and short in the front 9, testing all aspects of your game, with the back 9 featuring long straight holes with trickier greens, particularly their positioning. The drainage problems experienced during winter have been fixed and Akarana is a great course for all levels, providing a nice challenge especially for beginners.

In my opinion, this is one of the nicest golf courses in Auckland, especially for the price. The…read moregreens here are so smooth that sometimes I just want to rub my cheek up against them as if it were silk. Anyway, enough about me and my strange grass fetish, let's move on to more about golf. This course is both beautiful and challenging. Those hard greens can be a curse sometimes as the ball just wants to keep on rolling, especially on the downhill slopes. On most days it is quite expensive to play here, but on a Monday and Tuesday it is an incredible bargain at almost half the price; too good to pass up really. Another advantage of playing this course is its central location, not too far from most places around the city.

I used to play golf quite often at Redwood Park, mainly because it is good value for money. The…read morecourse is usually in pretty good condition; nice smooth greens and hard, short fairways. It is not too difficult to play here, which makes it ideal for an intermediate player. Redwood has a good couple of practice areas around the clubhouse so that you can have a bit of a warm up before getting into your round. There are two practice greens, a sand trap, and a small fairway for practicing approach shots. This course is located in a beautiful area near the Waitakere Ranges, where it is surrounded by native bush. This makes for a very peaceful setting. The staff here are also very friendly and cheerful. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.