Taupō · New Zealand · Waikato
The Kinloch Club
The Kinloch Club Course holds a significant position in Waikato golf. It is a strategic course built on volcanic terrain, located in Taupō, within the Waikato region. This course embodies an inland links interpretation, characterized by strategic width and firm ground. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique New Zealand golf experience, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects The Kinloch Club Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
links · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,734 m · 2007
At a glance
The Kinloch Club Course holds a significant position in Waikato golf. It is a strategic course built on volcanic terrain, located in Taupō, within the Waikato region. This course embodies an inland links interpretation, characterized by strategic width and firm ground. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique New Zealand golf experience, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects The Kinloch Club Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
The Kinloch Club Course is located in Taupō, in the Waikato region of New Zealand. The course unfolds as an inland links interpretation, featuring strategic width and firm ground. This geographical reading should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the dominant exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 2007, The Kinloch Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and remains New Zealand’s only full Signature Course by Nicklaus.
Architecture
Rolling volcanic ground, deep bunkers, segmented greens and an inland-links character overlook Lake Taupō.
The course in detail
The course comprises 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6734 meters from the back tees. The course utilizes its inland links environment to dictate angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.thekinlochclub.com/