Hole # 1 - RANGITOTO

From the elevated first tee, the narrow fairway at the landing zone requires an accurate drive. To be in a position to reach the green with a second shot on this short 420m Par 5 requires a drive to the right of this narrow fairway adjacent to a large tree. The big hitters who have an accurate tee shot will be able to see the corner of the green as the hole has a left handed semi dog leg. For short hitters and those with a less accurate tee shot a lay up as second shot is a good option.

The elevated green is well protected with a large and two smaller trees, a bunker to the left and a steep slope to the right. A short shot usually pays dividends. The hardest pin position is front left requiring a very accurate second or third shot to be below the hole.

Pro's Tip: A sliced drive off the tee on to the second fairway opens up the green for a second shot approach for big hitters.

Danger Zone: Don't be in the trees or the bunker on the left!!

Hole # 2 - TIPPERARY

The second hole is a pretty straightforward modestly long par 4 hole at 317m for men with an advanced tee position for ladies. A long, straight tee shot will only leave a mid or short iron approach to an elevated green on this uphill hole. The green slopes gently from right to left and often the pin position relative to the back or front of the green is difficult to determine.

Pro's Tip: A long straight tee shot is the key and with prevailing wind from the right, a high fade into the wind will achieve this.

Danger Zone: A tree lined fairway presents hazards to the sliced or hooked drive. Beware of Sabrina (Large, low fir tree) to gobble a pulled second shot.

Hole # 3 - TEA HOUSE

An elevated tee gives a view of the flag on this 462m par 5 with a wide landing area. A drive just on the upslope of the landing area provides the opportunity to shoot the green in two for big hitters, but beware the blind green. For shorter hitters a good view of the green and the position of the pin for a third shot can be obtained from the right hand side of the fairway, just by the marker tree. The green has an interesting slope on the right hand side and the back of the green is elevated, behind which is a hazard

Pro's Tip: A long straight drive is essential to attempt the green in two. A long or mid iron from the tee will set up a modest third shot to attack the pin.

Danger Zone: The Out of Bounds to the right of the landing area captures the sliced drive and the prevailing wind takes the ball over into the paddock. Don't be long on the approach shot or a ball in a hazard will be the reward.

Hole # 4 - PINES

The 303m Par 4 fourth often with wind assistance from the prevailing wind, can be a short hole, particularly in the summer. The hole is protected by Out of Bounds down the right and a stand of pines down the left. A ridge at the landing point for short hitters can lead to some interesting bounces usually to the right, towards the Out of Bounds. The ideal tee shot will result in being over the ridge on a flat area about 120m from the green. Don't be too long with the approach shot, as the Out of Bounds to the rear of the green will require a reload. A bunker at the back protects the Out of Bounds

Pro's Tip: For really big hitters this green is reachable from the tee, but an 180k-iron drive will provide a good position for an approach.

Danger Zone: Out of bounds to the right can capture the sliced drive. Don't be too far right on the green as it is sloped towards the out of bounds or another waiting bunker

Hole # 5 - TOMOS

Very little danger from the tee awaits this aptly named hole with an absence of hazards or out bounds. Three hollows or tomo, one left, one middle and one left on the upslope of a ridge can capture even a reasonably long drive. The approach shot from the tommos can have a variety of lies from 120m to the green. Longer hitters will be able to clear the ridge leaving a short flick to the green. A hazard in the form of a pond will capture long approach shots

Pro's Tip: Either clear the ridge or place the ball on the flat spot to the right hand side of the fairway adjacent to the marker tree, about 165m from the tee

Danger Zone: An attempted long drive with a slice will be captured by the Norfolk Pine to the right or will nestle in the tommo. Don't be too long on the approach shot ... a watery grave awaits

Hole # 6 - WHIZ-BANG

The course's signature hole is very different played from the the white and yellow tees.

From the white tees, there is a substantial drop in slope to the green on this 168m par 3. In order to reach the green a carry over a pond of approximately 130m is required. The tee shot is into the prevailing wind and thus club selection is critical. Once over the pond there is an apron and beyond the green are two bunkers. If a drive is pushed to the right large trees await and if pulled a well-vegetated hazard awaits. The hazard and pond are more visible from the 117m yellow tees, with little elevation change, however only a portion of the green can be seen

Pro's Tip: The slope on the green and the lie of the land calls for a shot that leaves the ball below the hole to the left. Even when not on the green but to the left a relatively easy uphill chip can lead to a birdie or par

Danger Zone: Even if the pond and hazard are crossed, a sliced tee shot can strike large trees to the right requiring a downhill, low recovery shot which is extremely difficult to stop

Hole # 7 - DIXIE

This short par 3 is protected at the front by Billy's bunkers to the left and right, separated by a cleavage. A high shot or an accurate cleavage shot is required to hit the green.

Pro's Tip: When missing the green, miss to the right and short. An easy uphill chip from a good lie will likely achieve a good result.

Danger Zone: An over hit shot will end up in the bushes behind and uphill from the green and the bunkers can be seen

Hole # 8 - DRESS CIRCLE

The longest par 4 on the course at 392m is deservedly stroke 1 for the men and for the Ladies it is a par 5. The presence of a large tree on the left forces an aim right of it. A slice tee short will land on the 2nd Fairway with a long tricky shot to follow. Short hitters will play this hole as a par 5. The green is kidney shaped with a slight slope from left to right. A back left pin position is hard to get to.

Pro's Tip: A drawn dive to avoid the tree on the left is best, leaving a long or medium iron shot. If you are going to slice, slice long and wide.

Danger Zone: As well as the tree on the left the tree on the right will gobble a pushed drive. A sliced second short will be gobbled by Sabrina (see Hole 2)

Hole # 9 - HIGHWAY

A short (141m) par 3 playing downhill but often into the prevailing wind with no little front protection would appear to be an easy hole. The out of bounds about 5m behind the green will trap a long or a fat shot. The slightly elevated green slopes from back to front.

Pro's Tip:

Hit the green!! A shot a small amount to the left and to right can end in trouble. Short is good but leaves a downhill putt or chip. Too long and you’re out of bounds