Te Arai Links features two pure-links golf courses nestled into the undulating coastal landscape. Each offers different perspectives of the stunning Pacific Ocean and islands beyond.
The South Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened in October 2022 and debuted at #85 on the 23/24 Golf Magazine Top 100 Courses in the World List. The North Course, designed by Tom Doak, opened in October 2023 and already has raving reviews. Both golf courses were ranked on the 2024 Golf Digest World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, the South Course #40 and the North Course #36.
As you walk and marvel at the beauty of the courses, you’ll see and hear the sound of crashing surf, and smell the salt in the air as you enjoy all the special details and hospitality on offer.
Te Arai Links is a must-visit destination for anyone in search of the World’s best golf.
The South Course
Designed by world-renowned golf architects Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, the South Course uses the natural dunes, shaped by wind and time, to showcase the area’s extraordinary coastal beauty. Exposed sand, coupled with firm and fast fescue turf to create a course that appeals to all golfers. With sixteen ocean-view golf holes and eight holes bordering directly on the ocean, without question, the South Course is photogenic and visually stunning.
The South Course
Designed by world-renowned golf architects Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, the South Course uses the natural dunes, shaped by wind and time, to showcase the area’s extraordinary coastal beauty. Exposed sand, coupled with firm and fast fescue turf to create a course that appeals to all golfers. With sixteen ocean-view golf holes and eight holes bordering directly on the ocean, without question, the South Course is photogenic and visually stunning.
The North Course
Designed by Tom Doak, whose skill and craftsmanship has been integral to the success of Tara Iti Golf Club, the private, sister course of Te Arai Links. Playing very differently than the South Course, with more inland golf and unique green shapes, we will let you decide which is your favourite. Opened in October 2023, the North Course is off to raving reviews.
The North Course
Designed by Tom Doak, whose skill and craftsmanship has been integral to the success of Tara Iti Golf Club, the private, sister course of Te Arai Links. Playing very differently than the South Course, with more inland golf and unique green shapes, we will let you decide which is your favourite. Opened in October 2023, the North Course is off to raving reviews.
Golf Facilities
Te Arai Links features the Largest putting green in the world, The Playground. Two acres in size and perfectly located next to Ric’s Restaurant, this massive putting green has a 12—to 18-hole course arranged daily for practice, competitive rivalry, or family-friendly putting competitions.
Other golf facilities include a driving range with greens modeled from classic course architecture, a Clubhouse on each golf course, several Golf Shops and short game area.