DUNEDIN GOLF CLUBS

Otago Golf Club

Otago has hosted many of New Zealand's major tournaments. The Balmacewan course is hightly rated and a very good test of golf. Many famous players have graced the fairways of Balmacewan. Over the years, galleries have delighted to the skills of Gene Sarazen, Arnold Palmer, Bob Charles, Gary Player, Peter Thomson (winner of the NZ Open at Balmacewen in 1953 and 1971), Bobby Locke and in more recent years Simon Owen, Greg Turner (member prior to turning professional), Frank Nobilo, John Morse, Peter Fowler, Phillip Tataurangi and Michael Campbell. Today, Balmacewen course is ranked among the finest in the country, and with one of the most difficult slope ratings offers a good test of golf to players of all abilities. The beauty of it's setting, the establishment of it's turf and it's convenience to the city will add to the pleasure of competitors.

Balmacewan: Holes 18 - Par 71 - Length 5911 metres - Coolabar category 5 parkland.


St Clair

The St Clair Golf Club was founded in 1905 and since that time has given pleasure to many people of all types and persuasions. Perched on the cliffs by Cargill's Castle, the course offers panoramic views of Dunedin, its harbour, beaches and the coastline of the mighty Pacific Ocean. The 15th Hole was included in the publication "Best 18 Holes of Golf in New Zealand".

St Clair: Holes 18 - Par 71 - Length 5877 metres - Coolabar category 4 parkland-links.


Chisholm Park

Chisholm Links is not long but is a true test of golf - few players get the better of it. All the professional players who have played the course rate it very highly. The undulating terrain and its coastal climate offset the lack of length. There are wonderful views over Tomahawk, St Kilda and St Clair beaches. Along the top of the links, holes 8, 9, 10 and 11 provide some of the most spectacular scenery to be found on any golf course. The club has a new clubhouse, rebuilt in 1998, which offers a good bar service and food to members, guests and gree-fee players.

Chisholm Park: Holes 18 - Par 71 - Length (tba) - Coolabar category 4 links