Kauri Cliffs is currently ranked #39 in Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in the World and has been hailed as "Pebble Beach on steroids" by PGA Tour star Brandt Snedeker. Not at all surprising with 15 holes having spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs that plunge to the sea. Both the Cavalli Islands and Cape Brett provide additional backdrop. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland and further offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. 

 

The course played host to the 2003 ‘Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf’ match between Fred Couples and Michael Campbell, and the PGA Tour's Kiwi Challenge in 2008. Kauri Cliffs recently underwent a renovation from world renowned golf course architect Rees Jones. The 5th hole received a complete redesign and was transformed from a long, uphill, forced carry par-3 to a short "drop shot" par-3. Other notable changes were the addition of tees on the 2nd and 9th holes and a bunker renovation on the 4th hole. Needless to say the 19th hole is remarkable as well.