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New Zealand with its beautiful coastlines, cascading mountains with glistening lakes, vigorous volcanic deposits and warm rejuvenating hot springs is the paradise for golf lovers from all over the world and recently New Zealand bagged a global award for "Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year". The wide range of magnificent golf courses set amidst exquisite scenic beauty and modern amenities contribute together in attaining the widespread popularity of golf in different corners of New Zealand and Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is no exception to it. Among the various sports that are popular in New Zealand, golf has acquired a distinct niche for itself. New Zealand Golf is the governing body for golf in New Zealand and 482,000 adults over 18 years play golf each year in New Zealand. Golf is the highest participation sport in New Zealand. It is the number one sport for men and the number two sport for women. There are total 385 golf courses in New Zealand which is the highest number of courses per capita in the word.
New Zealand Open Golf Championship in Auckland is the biggest and most significant annual event in the domestic golf scenario in New Zealand and at this famous tournament; spectator from all parts of the country takes interest as they cheer for their favorite stars like Michael Campbell, Greg Turner, Frank Nobilo as well as other top players.
The venue of the New Zealand Open Golf Championship in Auckland is the Gulf Harbour Country Club course, set against the fantastic backdrop of the Hauraki Gulf was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, who was probably the world's finest designer of classic golf course. The Harbour Country Club course offers all the modern amenities to the golfers and their guests.
Address: Gulf Harbour Drive
Gulf Harbour Country Club, Whangaparaoa, Hibiscus Coast
Auckland,
1701 Neighborhood: North of Auckland Nearest Train: Twenty five minutes drive from central Auckland Phone: +64 9 424 0971 (Club) / +64 4 471 0990
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