Golf Courses in Christchurch

The Clearwater Golf Club is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious golf courses in New Zealand. Established in 1908, the golf course was given a makeover by renowned golf course architect Graham Marsh and its 18 holes have played host to Christchurch’s biggest and most famous championships. It has been the venue for the New Zealand Open and has offered the chance for pros and amateurs alike and is a firm favourite amongst the Kiwi public. The clubhouse is regularly touted as being among the best golf courses in New Zealand. The Clearwater Golf Club is also notable for being one of the premier venues to host functions like weddings, anniversary parties, and other social gatherings.

Location : 40A Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch

The Christchurch Golf Club is among the most beautiful golf courses in New Zealand. A 15-hole course that offers golfers some of the best views one could ever hope for on a golf course, with 6 of those holes directly overlooking the Pacific ocean, this is a truly remarkable golfing experience. Ranked 37th amongst the best golf courses in the world, it is no wonder that the Christchurch Golf Club is one of the favourite weekend getaway destinations for Kiwis.

Location : 45 Horseshoe Lake Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand

The Russley Golf Club is among the premier golf courses in New Zealand and is a firm favourite to play a few holes among the public in the city. It is notable for being the only golf course in New Zealand that was designed by the world-famous golf course architect Dr Alister Mackenzie. Designed in 1927, the course prides itself on how each hole offers golfers a vastly different golfing experience than the one that precedes it, making for a truly memorable afternoon out. It is regularly voted as being the top golf course in Christchurch and it is no wonder that since 1927, Kiwis and visitors from across the world come here to enjoy the stunning greens of Russley Golf Club.

Location : Memorial Road, Burnside, Christchurch

Located in Harewood Christchurch is one of the best golf courses in New Zealand and is one of the country’s best-kept golfing secrets. The Harewood Golf Club was ranked 6th on Golf Digest’s top 100 golf courses in the world and it comes as no surprise for those in the know. The Harewood Golf Club is a relatively new golf course and was established in 2015 and membership is kept private and members are hand-selected by the club. The rugged mountains in the backdrop serve to be one of the most stunning places anybody could hope to tee off from. The Harewood Golf Club is notable for being decidedly low-key and disavows the uptight rules that golf clubs around the world have become known for.

Location : 371 McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand

Notable for being one of the few public 18-hole golf courses in New Zealand, the Pegasus Golf & Sports Club aims to make golf a sport more accessible to the general public. Located on Mapleham Drive Street, Pegasus, on the edges of the city centre of Christchurch, the Pegasus Golf & Sports Club is among the most accessible golf courses in New Zealand. Its very affordable green fees and equally affordable golf clubs rental fees ensure that the sport does not remain in the lofty echelons that golf has come to signify.

Location : Mapleham Drive, Pegasus 7648, New Zealand

One of the most exclusive golf courses in New Zealand, the Ferrymead Golf Club is located in Ferrymead Park Drive. Sprawling over 500 acres of pristine greens the Hills Golf Club evolved from a modest 3-hole course into a majestic world-class championship course. Overlooking a glacial valley and set amidst the dramatic scenery that the region is known for, the Ferrymead Golf Club is surely one of the finest golf courses in New Zealand. It hosted the New Zealand Open in 2007 and is a favourite amongst pros but is a hugely enjoyable experience for those that are just testing the waters and want to enjoy a few casual rounds with their mates too! Undulating greens and the challenging elevation changes also entice even the most ardent golfers and a day out in the greens here is sure to be a thoroughly challenging yet rewarding day for seasoned vets too!

Location : 68/100 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand