Waitikiri Golf Club

Several holes at Waitikiri Golf Club set the tone for what this 18-hole parkland course in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand asks of its visitors. Hole 10 is a risk-and-reward par 5 where longer hitters can press for the green, but a difficult up and down punishes the over-ambitious. Holes 3 and 9 each demand a well-struck longer club with no room for error, while holes 12 and 17 call for an accurate tee shot to well-guarded greens. The long 11th presents multiple difficulties, and hole 4 is highlighted by a superbly designed green. Designed by A.R. Blank and opened in 1937, the layout winds through a wooded parkland setting of native and exotic trees and shrubs, with lush fairways, doglegs, and bunkers throughout. Access is semi-private, and it is a popular round among Hole19 golfers in Canterbury. Practice options include a driving range a short walk from the clubhouse, two putting greens, and junior coaching from the club professional. The clubhouse has a well-stocked pro shop, a fully stocked bar, and in-house catering serving hot and cold food from breakfast through dinner.