Golf

With dramatic scenery, greenery, long stretches of coast and soaring mountains, New Zealand is a natural playground. Marquee golf courses have been designed to make the most of the natural terrain and to show off the best scenery. Meanwhile, experience golf courses are clustered around the marquee courses and have a fantastic local vibe and charm. 

Accessibility really sets New Zealand apart from other countries, with a new golf course to try around every corner. Travel from alpine areas to idyllic beachside locations within a few hours. It’s no wonder that golf is the sport with the highest participation from New Zealanders, for both men and women.

New Zealand has more than 400 golf courses. A selection of these have been hand-picked by industry experts and categorised into Marquee Courses and Experience Courses. Marquee golf courses are highly aspirational, with much international interest. Experience golf courses are clustered around the marquee courses and have a fantastic local vibe and charm.

A golf holiday in New Zealand is guaranteed to impress. Come for the golf and stay for a while to experience exquisite food and wine, adventure activities, quiet nature and seamless hospitality.

“New Zealand, despite and maybe because of its remoteness, is at the centre of the golf world today. The stunning architecture of its new courses are the talk of every traveling golfer, and it’s become one of the game's top destinations.  So it’s with great pride that we announce our new digital edition in New Zealand and look forward to growing our partnership with golfers in the South Pacific." 

Jerry Tarde, Chairperson and Editor-in-Chief of Golf Digest.