Ojai Valley Inn and Spa - Ojai Valley Inn and Spa Ojai, California

Our luxury Academy of Golf program features experienced and committed PGA and LPGA professionals along with Dr. Joe Parent, a world-renowned Mental Game Coach, to guide and assist with improving your performance. We present a comprehensive selection of recommended offerings, including private instruction, enhanced junior and women’s academies, mental game coaching, development curriculum, and distinctive golf programming, such as historic Golf Ojai tours. Learn more about our Southern California golf academy packages below:

The 2013 luxury Academy of Golf offers 16 schools throughout the year. The structure of these California golf schools include 2 Junior Golf Academies, 6 Women's Golf Academies, and 8 Regular Golf Academies. The academies are offered Sunday through Thursday with a three day, two night instruction itinerary.

GOLF ACADEMY DATES

November 6, 7, 8 (Regular) 13, 14, 15 (Women)

December 4, 5, 6 (Regular) 18, 19, 20 (Women)

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Oak Tree Country Club - Oak Tree Tehachapi, California

Located along the Ohio-Pennsylvania borderline in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania is one of the best-kept golf secrets in the country - Oak Tree Golf Club. This course sits between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, and it has earned a reputation in both cities for the high-quality golf experience it offers. Players from throughout the region, and even the country, making a trip to Oak Tree, which is part of the "Mercer County Golf Trail of Western Pennsylvania." Oak Tree is also a major part of the reason that this area earned Golf Digest's rating as one of the "Top 10 Best Golf Towns in the USA."

Course Layout

Famed course architect Ed Ault originally designed the course around four lakes, which still come into play on seven different holes. The course is also known for large, undulated greens and beautiful landscape. The 8th hole has a real treat -- a picturesque covered bridge that is also visible from several other vantages on the course. Oak Tree is a definite challenge for serious players, with a total of 60 large sand bunkers throughout. Hole No. 18 is the signature hole. It's a 407-yard, par 4 that requires a precise tee shot through two fairway bunkers followed by an approach shot over a lake that is highlighted by a scenic fountain. And if you're new to this classic game, don't worry. The course is also friendly to rookies.

After your round of golf, don't forget to stop in our dining room for a delicious meal or relaxing drink. Make sure you also say hello. We can't wait to meet you!

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Welcome to Northwood Golf Club

Along the Russian River and in the heart of one of the world's finest wine producing regions lies the most unique golf course you will ever experience.

Northwood Golf Course combines the magic of the architecture of Dr. Alister MacKenzie (Augusta National, Pasatiempo, Cypress Point) set amidst towering Redwood trees. It's like nothing you have played before, and prompted Travelin' Joe Passov of Golf Magazine to place Northwood on his top-5 MacKenzie courses... in the world!

Come and visit. See the morning mist meander across our fairways. Marvel at how the sun filters through 150-foot tall Redwoods. See the sparkle of the sun on the river. Follow your golf ball as you send it gracefully toward one of MacKenzie's masterpiece greens. Bring yourself, bring your family and enjoy everything Northwood has to offer. It will be a round you will never forget.

Course 

In 1928 after designing around the cypress trees at Cypress Point and amongst the magnolias of Augusta National, Dr. Alister MacKenzie made a stop along the Russian River and it's majestic Redwood trees.

While you may never have the privilege of playing Augusta or

Cypress, you can experience Dr. MacKenzie's famed naturally contoured fairways and undulating greens in a magnificent sylvan setting. A genuine challenge, casual elegance, pristine beauty, affordable green fees, and a signature ninth hole, all make for a most memorable golf experience at Northwood Golf Club.

You are invited to take the tour, and enjoy an ethereal round at Northwood.

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Northstar At Tahoe Golf Course - Northstar-At-Tahoe Truckee, California

Northstar California’s 18-hole Golf Course is the ideal location for your group tournament. From a small gathering of 12 friends to a tournament for 144, we can make your day as fun and easy as possible.

You will have all the assistance you need along the way, from your dedicated Sales Manager who will hold your tee times and be your direct contact to the professional golf shop staff who will assist you in scoring, cart tags, closest to the pin & long drive contests. If you'd like to coordinate boxed lunches for your group or a post-golf BBQ, we'd be happy to help with these as well.

Northstar offers on-site facilities that can accommodate all of your groups needs. From on-site lodging to a full breakfast buffet, awards dinner and barbeque, all over looking the beautiful Martis Valley and customized for your groups specific needs. We are here to help with the organization and managing of your event, and guarantee a truly memorable experience.

Golf 

Tahoe's Best Resort Golf Value

The Golf Course and Pro Shop are now closed for the 2013 season. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Designed by Robert Muir Graves, Northstar California's 18-hole, par-72 golf course incorporates Tahoe's mountainous landscapes with Martis Valley's open meadow into two distinct 9-hole settings that will both challenge a golfer's skills and appeal to his and her senses. The result is a vibrant and exciting golf course, whose features create a challenging flow that seamlessly moves in and over the natural terrain.

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North Ridge Country Club - North Ridge Fair Oaks, California

North Ridge Country Club is a private club designed to meet the golf, social, and dining needs of its proprietary members, their families and their guests with a primary interest in the game of golf.

Designed by William Francis Bell, North Ridge Country Club takes full advantage of the rolling terrain found in Fair Oaks, California.

A classic, parkland style golf course, North Ridge features an impressive routing through a wooded urban area adjacent to Madison and San Juan Avenue.

Golfers will enjoy the frequent changes in elevation, the over two dozen varieties of trees smartly and strategically planted throughout the property, the pristine course conditions, the wonderful sloping greens that challenge even the best putters, the sculpted bunkers, and a layout that golfers never tire of playing.

The course is very easy to walk, and golfers have access to several practice areas, including a 120 yard Par 3 practice hole that members reserve by the hour, two large practice greens, a chipping green with two sand bunkers, and a full length Driving Range where practice balls are included with membership.

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North Ranch Country Club - Westlake Village, CA

From the moment you pass through the front gates, it is apparent that North Ranch is a special place. With its beautifully manicured golf course, lush landscaping, and magnificent clubhouse, the North Ranch experience is one of a kind…luxurious, elegant.

Peace of Mind; it comes with every special event at our Southern California venue . It's the confidence of knowing that even the smallest details are meticulously thought-out and well attended to. Nothing is left to chance and nothing is compromised. 

Whatever you envision – cherished traditionalism, sophisticated glamour or exclusive intimacy – a North Ranch catered event is uniquely yours. The country club offers the most comprehensive catering services. Our professional event staff will assist you in designing a truly personal experience for you and your family, your colleagues or your friends. It will be tailored to fit your needs for any event, including, weddings, business luncheons and meetings, Anniversaries, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, memorial services as well as charity events, retirement parties, awards ceremonies, birthdays, baby showers, bridal and baby showers, movie and commercial locations.

Keep in mind that space for holiday events is at a premium, and we would love to see you take advantage of the holiday splendor that is North Ranch. We look forward to working with you!

Golf

A spectacular view, newly renovated clubhouse, an unsurpassed golf experience will make your special event or Golf fund raiser nothing but extraordinary.

If you want to treat your friends and family to a day of golf and fund raisers involving silent and live auctions, North Ranch is the perfect place. 

Our facilities include the choics of the elegant marble foyer, beautiful brick patio and/or spacious banquet rooms to set up your event and silent auction tables. The live auction can take place in our breathless fine dining room overlooking the sparkling golf course

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Newport Beach Golf Course - Newport Beach Newport Beach, California

Newport Beach Golf Course is an 18 hole executive golf course conveniently located between the 55 and 73 freeways, behind John Wayne Airport. Our unique course offers players two distinctly different 9 holes. Players will enjoy our new, state of the art golf mats on our course and the practice range. Hit onto our lovely greens late into the night as the course is lighted for night play. Sharpen your short game skills on our practice chipping green that features rough, short grass, and a sand trap. Then use our 9 hole putting green to fine tune your favorite putter.

The Newport Beach Golf Course is a fun and challenging course that can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels. As an 18 hole Executive Golf Course, we offer you the opportunity to play either of our nines individually if you choose.

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Rivers Edge Golf Course - Rivers Edge Needles, California

Rivers Edge Golf Course is the perfect venue for your next outing, whether it be friends from work, old classmates, family, or just a getaway for friends. The course is very playable for all caliber of players, yet there is enough challenge for the better player, thanks, in part, to the five par 3's, three of which measure over 180 yards. The course design makes the pace of play very favorable so your group can get to your after golf festivities in a timely manner. Although many of the greens are large, there are few undulations so players do not spend half the day putting and frustrating themselves. If you are an outing organizer go to the tournaments pageand fill out the information, we will contact you as soon as possible. Go to the online specials page to expore the promos we are currently offering. Explore the on line pro shop for tournament entry information. 

You can make individual tee times either on line or by phone. Groups and outings should call the pro shop (760) 326-3931.

Being over 50 years old, Rivers Edge Golf Course is an old type of design that offers a challenge to all caliber of players. The par 71 layout plays a bit longer than the scorcard says because of the five par 3's, three of which measure over 180 yards, and at times play into the prevailing winds. Two ponds come into play off the first tee to get your nerves working right away. Rivers Edge has always been one of the favorites of the tri-state area. The annual overseeding process begins in the fall (second week of September) with the closing of nine holes. We will always have nine holes during the re seeding so you can still get out and enjoy your game. E-club members will be getting notices on the re seeding schedule as we get closer.

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Foxtail Golf Club - North Rohnert Park, California

Foxtail Golf Club

With two 18-hole championship golf courses in the heart of the Wine Country, Foxtail Golf Club offers the perfect location for your next golf tournament, banquet or event. Excellent course conditions, competitive pricing, convenient location and outstanding service make us the #1 choice for golf tournaments in the Sonoma and Marin counties. Foxtail also boasts one of the best golf instruction and practice facilities in the North Bay. We have a full driving range, chipping and putting practice areas. Private and group lessons are available. Foxtail is one of the top banquet and wedding locations in Northern California. Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center at Foxtail Golf Club in Rohnert Park offers unique facilities for up to 300 guests.

The Courses

Both the South and North Courses are open to the public! The North Course has recently been reopened after an extensive reconstruction effort - which has created an entirely new course.

The North 18 holes are a first-rate public golf course able to compete on price and quality with anyone in our region. The new design for the North Course promotes golfer-friendliness, but can offer the most skilled golfer multiple challenges if he or she chooses to take the necessary risks. And with 36 holes, Foxtail can host tournaments while at the same time have 18 holes open to the public.

Other improvements have occurred at Foxtail, in addition to those on the North and South courses. Golfers can now look forward to a quality experience whose amenities include a new sports bar and remodeled banquet facilities, positioned on opposite sides of the clubhouse area. Both are under the supervision of John Zaruka, president of ZGolf Food & Beverage Services who says, "The goal was to allow the banquet facility to stand alone and host all types of events, but not interfere with the golfer who wants to unwind after a round of golf and watch sports."

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Mountain View Golf Course in Santa Paula CA

Mountain View, located in historic Santa Paula, California, the “Citrus Capital of the World” is a scenic and challenging 18-hole par 70 golf course. Nestled between the tranquil Topa Topa/Santa Paula Mountains and the massively rugged cliffs of the South Mountain range, Mountain View is located midway between Ojai and Ventura, just 12 miles east of the Pacific Ocean.

Founded in 1968, Mountain View has quietly matured into an absolute gem of a golf course, one the locals affectionately call “the best kept secret in Ventura County”.

Crisp sunny mornings and afternoon ocean breezes allow Mountain View to boast some of the best golfing weather in Southern California. Mountain View is definitely off the beaten path, far away from freeway noise, busy boulevards and the hustle and bustle of the city. Driving through our main gate is like entering a postcard.

Come visit us soon, you’ll be glad you did.

Course Info

Mountain View Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging 18-hole, 5595-yard course with rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, water hazards, a men’s and a women’s club, and senior card discounts. One of the most playable courses in sunny Southern California, Mountain View delivers an entertaining and enjoyable golf experience in the heart of Ventura County.

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Taupo - Napier

Now, the finest modern day architects including Tom Doak and Jack Nicklaus are being brought to New Zealand. Cape Kidnappers and Kinloch are the immediate results and more architects will come as the land is that good.

Golf Club Atlas

Travel east from Lake Taupo to the beautifully perserved Art Deco city of Napier on the East Coast. Hawkes Bay is regonised globally for award winning wines and has some oustanding wine cellar and vineyard restaurant experiences. Enjoy an afternoon round on the Tom Doak designed Cape Kidnappers golf course. Doak's first course design outside the US is New Zealand's most highly ranked course with dramatic clifftop holes and vistas.

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Is Arenas

A beautiful combination of sand, forest and water provide almost the perfect golfing experience. Situated on the West coast of the beautiful island of Sardinia you will avoid the visiting hordes even in peak season. Designed by golf course architects Von Hagge, Smelek and Baril it is well integrated into a landscape that is as yet still untouched and undiscovered. A serene vacation on the Mediterranean with perfect links golf could be paradise on earth.

The camp , designed by the famous American architects Von Hagge, Smelek & Baril, was designed in accordance with the natural conformation of the environment.

Between natural dunes , forest green and four lakes , was born one of the most spectacular in Europe, both from the technical point of view that nature.

The 18-hole (par 72) golf Is Arenas develop within a private pine forest of 700 hectares, for a total distance of 6300 meters.

Each hole has a natural pine and juniper and is characterized by the peculiarity of the track and the beauty of the design, creating a unique and exciting journey for players of all levels.

The golf complex is also equipped with a 3-hole executive course (par 9) and a magnificent driving range with 40 seats more than 10 blankets.

Among the 18 holes we want to point to their particularity the 17th hole to its characteristic landscape, which allows you to admire the beauty of the west coast of Sardinia and the 14th hole , par 4 (HCP1), 420 m with sharp dog-leg to the right , marked by a green well protected by bunkers located in a strategic way.

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Taupo

A short trip west of Lake Taupo to play New Zealand's only Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.The links style course plays across volcanic terrain with challenging green complexes.Taupo is world renowned for fishing and boating activities on the lake that borders the Tongariro national park.

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Golf Club Villa deste

A very challenging par 69 course designed by Peter Gannon. The setting is stunning, set amongst the Como hills with panoramic views of lake Montorfano. Clean Alpine air and lush greenery provide respite from the intense summer heat. A prestigious club in the heart of one of Italy’s most historically prosperous regions.

A beautiful 18-hole course designed by Peter Gannon which winds its way through chestnut, ash and pine trees sheltering golfers even from the intense August heat. Villa d'Este is considered one of the most challenging and difficult par 69's in Europe, even though it is the site of several amateur competitions each year. The club house overlooks several holes and a spacious view of the Montorfano lake.

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Auckland - Taupo

Travel across the rolling dairy country of the Waikato, through the southern hemisphere's largest man made forest (Kaiangaroa Forest) to the geothermal centre of the North Island. The expansive Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, is the result of volcanic eruptions that took place over 25,000 years ago. Play the Wairakei Golf course with its blend of natural surroundings of native birds and bush, cleverly protected by predator proof fences.

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Biella Known locally as ‘Le Betulle’

Known locally as ‘Le Betulle’ the John Morrison-designed course at Valcarozza was built in the 50′s and is set in the slopes of the Sera Moraine. A 73 par course at altitude along the Biellese Alps it is a stunning backdrop to one of the more testing rounds in Italy. Not only will you have the cuisine of Liguria to distract you but the area is renowned for its history and culture. Picture Medieval monasteries set in bleak wintery landscapes, stunning architecture and Unesco sites abound. Play in Autumn to coincide with the season of truffles and mushrooms.

The course was designed by the English architect John Morrison and it is definitely the only route to English Italian made, by placing the holes in a natural environment. 

Its location, located on the moraine hill overlooking the lake Viverone, among woods of birch trees that have given the name, is one of the biggest advantages that may be assigned. 

Thousands of golfers from all over the world have ventured on this field and all carry with them the memory of an intense, single sporting moment, lived in atmosphere that the landscape and the people Biella helped make unforgettable. path The path that winds through thick forests of birch and beech trees, presents 18 holes covering a distance of 6497 meters.always collects awards and appreciations by the most authoritative experts and is certainly in a privileged situation: a beautiful location, great design, a path with its obstacles passionate players of all levels. Challenging and exciting, it is ideal to fully appreciate the pleasure of golf. Among the holes 18 holes is only right to point out the most significant: the No. 3 hole, considered the most difficult of the track (HCP1), and the hole 16 which, located in the highest part of the route offers a spectacular view of the Chain Prealpina. For newbies and for training the Golf Club "The Birches" provides two instructors, both the PGA, a driving range and two putting greens. course: 18 holes, par 73, 6497 yards of driving range, putting green, pitching green, chipping green, bunker golf cart: available caddies: by appointment

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Royal Golf and Country Club - Italy

The current host to the Italian Open is located near Turin in Piedmont. Designed in 1971 by Robert Trent Jones Sr, it is set neatly into the undulating landscape of La Mandria National Park. The course itself presents a strategic challenge with its innovative use of bunkers and water hazards. Piedmont offers some of the best cuisine in all of Italy and the home of Slow Food and Braollo can offer you a culinary experience to rival anything you experience on the course.

Course

The original course was built in 1971 by architect Robert Trent Jones Senior. Born June 20, 1906, Jones designed (or redesigned) about 500 golf courses worldwide. It was said jokingly: “The sun never sets on a Robert Trent Jones golf course”.

The courses designed by Jones are famous for landscape art, the innovative use of bunkers, the widespread use of water hazards and the skilful arrangement of greens and obstacles to encourage careful game strategy. In his view golf had to be without risks: a sport without rewards: his design encourages bold play..

In recent years the course has been extended by a further 18 holes whose design was entrusted toMichael Hurdzan.

Hurdzan is internationally recognized as an authority in the development of golf courses. He was the president of the American Association of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), he studied turf management at the University of Ohio, obtained a master’s degree in landscape architecture and a doctorate in physiology of landscape plants.

In 1996 he was awarded the title of architect of the year by Golf World Magazine

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Matauri Bay (Kauri Cliffs)

Kauri Cliffs has sweeping views of the Pacific ocean from fifteen holes. The remaining inland holes play through wetlands, forest and farmland. It was ranked by Golf Digest as the world's best new course when it opened in 2001.

Make a return journey south to Auckland (the City of Sails) before playing the Alister MacKenzie designed Titirangi golf course set amongst beautiful bushland settings. If travelling to Auckland down the west coast route, via the Waipoua forest, you can take a short bush walk to see Tane Mahuta (New Zealand's largest tree, a 2000 year old kauri). Auckland has a vibrant harbourside setting that is home to an authentic America' s Cup sailing experience and memorable cuisine.

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Playing Golf in Rio de Janeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It’s official: golf will be played for the first time since 1904 in the Summer Olympics, right here in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games. The 2009 decision from the International Olympic Commission (IOC) came much to the delight of golf fans around the world. While the current options for golf courses are limited, Rio’s two eighteen-hole courses are top-rate and have unforgettable views of the Cidade Maravilhosa’s famous morros (hills).

The Itanhangá Golf Club in Barra da Tijuca sits nestled between the Pedra da Gávea, the Pedra do Itanhangá, and the Tijuca National Park. Carpeted in lush Mata Atlántica vegetation, the hills provide a beautiful backdrop for a round of golf amidst the 86 different species of trees found on the course. The first to tee-off can start at 7:30AM amid the sounds of tropical birds calling down from the Mata.

The private country club offers memberships for those who have come to Rio for the long term, but those just passing through can buy day passes for R$250 on weekdays, or R$350 on weekends. Discounts are given for seven-day passes and to groups.

Earlier this year, the Itanhangá Golf Club stepped forward and put its par 72 course in the hat to host the golf tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. Late last week, though, the news came through that they had not won the bid. The IOC did not pick either of Rio’s existing courses, but instead decided to build a third one specifically for the Olympics near Lagoa de Marapendi in Barra da Tijuca.

The reason given to Itanhangá was that the IOC would have wanted significant remodeling of the golf course, and did not want to inconvenience the country club with prolonged closure. Assistant Manager of Golf and Tourism at the club, Corina Barcellos, lamented that this is “just politics,” as Itanhangá was fully prepared for the inconveniences of remodeling. Club staff had not yet pulled down the banner reading “Itanhangá 2016: An Olympic Dream” (“Um Sonho Olympico”).

Spanning between Tijuca National Park and the beach at São Conrado, the Gávea Golf & Country Club is the city’s other golfing option. Built in 1926, the club offers a par 69 course and a clubhouse with a nostalgic ambiance of the grand old days.

Visitors to the club can take-in the views of both Pedra da Gávea and the Morro Dois Irmãos hills between holes of golf. The country club offers limited memberships but golfers can buy eighteen-hole day passes for R$350 on weekdays and R$400 on weekends.

The Gávea club also had Olympic dreams, only to be disappointed by the IOC decision. Building the new golf course in the proposed Barra da Tijuca site will not be an easy task. The empty lot was originally destined to become a condominium park and, by many accounts, it is not large enough for an eighteen-hole course.

Olympic spectators will have to travel from the center of Rio to the far side of Barra da Tijuca to watch the tournament. However, the government plans to complete a third metro line to Barra da Tijuca in time for the games.

Visitors to Brazil who want to get out of the busy city and try the relaxed feel of one of Rio de Janeiro State’s resort towns, should head up the coast to luxurious Búzios. The Búzios Golf Club offers day passes for R$165, or seven-day golf passes for R$808. Golfers can also save some time and money for the beaches and bars in Búzios by practicing on the driving range for only R$18.

Whether scouting locations for the Summer Olympic or just trying to work-off their handicap, golfers in Rio have some great options, each with their own awe inspiring views.

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New Zealand offers a diverse range of golf experiences that derive from a long tradition of golf in New Zealand.

Over the past 15 years, significant investments have been made into creating world ranked courses with respected facilities. Combine this focus with naturally breathtaking locations and some of the world's best golf course designers and you will find vacation ready golf experiences second to none.

Accessibility is a major feature of the New Zealand golf story. Each location is less than an hours drive from a golf course and the nearest is often just a few minutes down the road. It's no wonder then that golf is New Zealand's highest participation sport amongst men and women.

The North Island golf trail and South Island golf trail have been designed to show the best of New Zealand's courses. The recommended golf itineraries describe how to plan your visit to these courses and ensure that you get the best from New Zealand's awe inspiring landscapes and friendly locals. The golf courses within these itineraries will test a wide variety of golf shots. They also underpin the championship pedigree of New Zealand's top golfers. Major champions such as Michael Campbell, Sir Bob Charles, and Tour winners Phil Tataurangi, Greg Turner and leading LPGA professional Lydia Ko all have strong relationships with many of the best courses.

 The Auckland - Matauri Bay (Kauri Cliffs)

This journey visits the wide variety of golf landscapes that make up the North Island Golf Trail. Combine golf at world ranked clifftop courses of Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs with the Alister Mackenzie designed Titirangi, in New Zealand's largest city Auckland.

Travel through the thermal central North Island to play the Jack Nicklaus signature course Kinloch and the memorable Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary. The tour finishes with the renowned links Paraparaumu Beach, and the newly opened championship course of the historic Royal Wellington Golf club - the first royally endorsed club in New Zealand.

Flights connect Wellington (New Zealand's capital city) with Auckland and from here, a number of flights depart for the US. Alternatively, travel south to Christchurch or Queenstown and enjoy the spectacular South Island Golf Trail. Complete a bucket list New Zealand golf vacation.

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