In Whakatane we are fortunate to record the highest temperature in New Zealand about 55 days of each year. Average annual sunshine is 2332 hours with an average annual rainfall of 1207mm.” For detailed forecasts Please click on the link below. Greens Fees
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1. A good straight drive down the middle of the narrow fairway, avoiding the bunkers on the right, will set you up well for your approach to the green on this par 5 hole. The large green is protected by two bunkers – right hand side and front left. 2. A great par 4 with undulating fairway. Out-of-bounds on left but a well positioned drive will allow you to attack the long, narrow, elevated green. No bunkers but if you miss the green left or right a tricky recovery shot will be required. 3. Again the position of your drive is important with out-of-bounds on the left and trees on the right. The large green is elevated and well protected by bunkers and has some interesting hole positions on the slightly sloping surface. 4. An exciting par 4 – the widest fairway on the course. A good long drive makes for an easy approach to another large green. Good chance of a birdie if your putter is working well. 5. First par 3, but quite a long one. Club selection can vary widely depending on the wind but it has another large undulating green which has bunkers front left and front right. 6. A well positioned drive is a must on this hole – a dog-leg to the right. The fairway is undulating and the green is two level and large. Three bunkers are waiting at the green for an of-line shot. 7. Another slight dog-leg hole which presents no problems for a well struck drive. The sloping green is elevated on both sides and back which means some careful recovery shots for any ball that misses it. 8. A straight drive down the slightly undulating fairway should pose no problems on this hole. The green is large and sloping and the approach is guarded right and left with bunkers. When putting, the pin position on the green can pose some real problems. 9. A long straight par 4 and, with a good drive over the hill, you are left with a good chance of hitting a fairly flat green protected on the left side by one bunker. 10. Another straight, narrow fairway but long hitters beware of two pot bunkers on left side. Everyone beware of out-of- bounds on the right. No bunkers at the green but it slopes steeply at the front. A firm shot to the flag is necessary. 11. Par 3 to an elevated green with bunkers left and right. The wind direction and strength can make it very tricky. 12. Two good shots, or more, are required here to hit this large green. Trees can come into play both left and right and there is a small bunker at the back left of the green. 13. This is the longest hole on the course. It is a dog-leg right with a wide, two level fairway to a large sloping green protected by a bunker front left and one on the right. This green provides some very difficult pin positions which are a real test of your putting skill. 14. Another good par 3 well protected by three bunkers. The green is long and quite narrow so it is important to hit the right line. Here again the wind can cause problems. 15. The undulating fairway on this par 4 can make your drive finish in some tricky places. The green has two bunkers on the left and one on the right This is a good hole to par. 16. A wonderful par 3 – sometimes described as our “Signature Hole”. A large green surrounded by four bunkers. An accurate tee shot can give you a chance of a birdie but beware of the front bunkers – they are steep! 17. This is a long par 4 – especially if an easterly wind is blowing. A good wide fairway but trees right and left can cause problems with stray shots. One bunker at the right front of a large green. 18. A slight dog-leg left is the last hole – par 4. A ridge runs across the fairway with a large bunker on the left waiting for an off-line drive. Another large green sloping back to front with bunkers left and right. Finishing with two putts will be a good end to your round!
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General
The Pro Shop Our Resident Professional Grant James has a wealth of Knowledge and is happy to discuss any part of your golf game. Grant stocks all of the leading brands of clubs balls and accesories. Grant treats each customer, whether novice or scratch golfer, with the care and individual attention they deserve. Lessons The most important things a golfer learns are correct posture, grip, alignment and the golf swing itself. These are essential to every shot played in golf. Custom Clubs When you meet with Grant, he will start by discussing your preferences and style of play. Then an analysis of your current clubs will be performed using The Whakatane Golf Centre’s state of the art equipment.
Grant James - NZPGA
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