Russley Golf Course Christchurch

Russley Golf Course Christchurch

A part of the grandeur of Christchurch Russley Golf Course, Christchurch is regarded as the gateway to Christchurch’s Garden City. the club is located in close proximity to the International Airport and just a 10 minutes drive from the Christchurch city centre. the clubhouse was renovated rather a new building was built upon in the year 1994 making a stunning sight reality as the visitors gets the wonderful vista on display. The modern building stands tall as one of the most alluring structures of the region.

The golf course too has seen some brilliant renovations been worked upon it. The standard of the course has been assured to be as the best around and at the same level as the fore fathers would be proud. The lakes added on the sixth and seventh holes have given a total new dimension to the looks of the course which otherwise was a dull looking flat terrain. The greens too have been enlarged to make the course more accommodative.

The course has become a permanent fixture for important functions in Christchurch. The facilities provided adds the much needed glamour to the seminars, conferences, birthday parties and weddings that are held at the course. Till date the course has played witnessed to around 24 weddings. The course has a prestigious list of visitors as the sultan of Brunei to New Zealand's Prime Minister and Governor General has paid a visit to the grand vista.

The Russley Golf Course, Christchurch has been the proud venue for numerous tournaments. these includes the many Men's and Women's, Amateurs and Professionals, National and International tournaments. The course has attracted the famous pros like Tom Watson, Kel Nagle and Peter Thompson to try their hand in the game of golf.

Some of the championships held at the Russley Golf Course, Christchurch are:

  -  NZ Open Championship
  -  Espirito Santo Trophy - Women's World Amateur Teams Championship
  -  NZ Men's and Ladies' Amateur Golf Championships
  -  Asia Pacific Teams Championship

Players have enjoyed a rocking time playing at the most adverse conditions in the course. one of which includes the teeing off in the depth of darkness, with lights powered by generators brightening the tees and greens.

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