Formosa Country Club - Auckland, New Zealand

Information about Formosa Golf Course in Auckland, New Zealand.

Location:
Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand. Approximately 45 minutes east of Auckland on the Pohutukawa Coast

Designed By:

Sir Bob Charles.Par / Yardage:

Par - 72 Black Tees:  6633 meters / 7254 yards

Blue Tees: 6132 meters / 6706 yards

White Tees: 5704 meters / 6238 yards

Yellow Tees 5162 meters / 5645 yards

Course Description
Surrounded by lush farmland and stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf, the course is modelled on the Augusta National, home of the US Masters and was the venue for the 1998 New Zealand Open. Listed in The Finest Golf Clubs of the World, Formosa covers an area of 440 acres and has panoramic views of Waiheke Island and Rangitoto from its cliff top and coastal fairways, along which hundreds of pohutukawa trees and palms have been planted. The course caters for golfers of all abilities. Demanding enough for the skilled golfer, it is also suitable for a relaxed, friendly, or corporate challenge and may be played year round.
The course is also one of the longest courses in New Zealand at over 6600 metres (7200) yards from the professional tees and features the first couch grass fairways in this country, providing a durable and attractive all year playing surface.

Clubhouse & Course Amenities:

The clubhouse includes all the usual amenities, such as mens' and womens' changing rooms, lockers and storage areas for clubs. The Pro Shop caters to the golfer with practice greens and all weather under cover driving range. It also offers a quality range of apparel and souvenirs as well as everyday golfing accessories.

Onsite Accommodation:
Formosa Golf Resort has 28 Deluxe Villas set amongst tropical gardens with sea views over the Hauraki Gulf. There is a parking space outside of each villa

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