Christchurch · New Zealand · Canterbury
Clearwater Golf Club
Clearwater Course
Clearwater Course holds a significant position in Canterbury golf. It is a modern course used for professional tournaments. Located in Christchurch, in the Canterbury region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique New Zealand golf experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Clearwater Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 2002
ArchitectJohn Darby; Sir Bob Charles
At a glance
Clearwater Course holds a significant position in Canterbury golf. It is a modern course used for professional tournaments. Located in Christchurch, in the Canterbury region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique New Zealand golf experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Clearwater Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Clearwater Course is located in Christchurch, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. The course unfolds within a wooded park where the lines of play are defined by trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be supplemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Clearwater Course holds an important place in Canterbury golf history.
Architecture
Lakes, streams, wetlands, broad tournament fairways and views toward the Southern Alps define the course.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland environment to shape angles, obstacles, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The resort combines hotel, residences, dining, practice facilities and professional-event history.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.clearwatergolf.co.nz/