Australia is not the only great golfing destination “down under.” An even better value is the double-island country of New Zealand, again with course styles that are totally unique to the Kiwi nation. It starts at the undulating links course at Paraparaumu Beach, a recent New Zealand Open host and also a site of one of the early Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf Matches. It is the only true links on the itinerary, but hardly the only unique course. At Weirekei (pronounced “Wy-RECK-ee”) and Rotorua, you will actually encounter a geyser or two! Auckland is a superb city of golf with an array of differing courses. At Titirangi, you encounter Alister Mackenzie’s only New Zealand design, dating back to 1909. The name means “fringe of Heaven” in native Maori, and it is the most celebrated club in the Auckland area. The most private club is Auckland Golf Club, but if you can arrange a round of golf on this recent New Zealand Open venue it would be most worth it! Formosa Auckland Country Club is a modern design and the longest course in New Zealand, laid out by their most famous champion, Bob Charles, with gorgeous views over Hauraki Gulf. The newest, most exciting addition to New Zealand golf is Kauri Cliffs, 15 holes with amazing, scenic views of the Atlantic, 6 of them traversing the cliffs high above the surf. Like Australia, New Zealand is a country that must be visited by fans of golf in the British Isles!