http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/ 3445-438 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/55-auckland-golf-courses/3445-akarana-golf-club.html As a golfer of modest ability, I found Akarana challenging .. with a "slope" of 121 it was never going to be easy, but I fell foul of water hazards (ball losses) & the gradient suprised me .. VERY attractive & meticulously maintained, but it was a gusty day, & the fast greens compounded with blustery conditions made putting pretty tough .. on the second, the slope & prevailing wind simply blew the ball back down the green/fairway ,, just would not remain stationery (we picked up eventually) .. but will certainly return as it's a classy course (& I want to improve my abysmal performance) ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 06:51:06 +0100 3583-437 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/61-marlborough-golf-courses/3583-marlborough-golf-club.html Thu, 10 May 2012 11:28:05 +0100 3499-436 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/92-west-coast-golf-courses/3499-reefton-golf-club.html Thu, 10 May 2012 05:08:36 +0100 3485-435 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/53-bay-of-plenty-golf-courses/3485-rotorua-golf-club.html The Rotorua Golf Course was excellent to play on, we loved seeing the thermal activity around the course and the people were friendly too. Location is great as really close to town and all the hotels and motels in Rotorua. ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:36:34 +0100 3449-434 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/55-auckland-golf-courses/3449-chamberlain-park-golf-club.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:09:18 +0100 3614-433 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/85-tasman-golf-courses/3614-warkworth-golf-club.html What a little gem this course proved to be .. from Auckland was a 45 minute drive but well worth the trip .. a well manicured course, challenging greens (in top-notch condition), friendly reception & scenic. Will certainly visit again ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:52:11 +0100 3815-432 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/90-wellington-golf-courses/3815-waikanae-golf-club.html Only played the front 9 late afternoon, mid-week and the greens had just been cored. The first four holes were a little basic, but the last 5 were well designed and challenging. Course condition was good. ]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:23:39 +0100 3806-431 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/90-wellington-golf-courses/3806-paraparaumu-beach-golf-club.html Magnificent golf course that was very welcoming of an overseas visitor. Played mid-week, so had no trouble getting on. ]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:13:19 +0100 3606-430 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/85-tasman-golf-courses/3606-peninsula-golf-club.html Not a great Winter course (not many are!) but scenic & enjoyable. A good work-out for those in match condition .. a cart worth consideration for those that are not. The second half of the back 9 especially enjoyable, and the final climb to the 19th is a strategic thirst-maker .. very happy to return ]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:34:53 +0000 3751-429 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.nz/component/content/article/87-waikato-golf-courses/3751-lakes-resort-pauanui.html To be fair it was Winter, but the Tee markers weren't apparent (in storage?) & as a visiting player, it was confusing trying to negotiate the course. Several fairways were hopelessly wet & open to debate whether the course should have been closed .. proved an extremely disappointing day after a significant trek to an isolated location ]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:20:42 +0000