The Kinloch Club, Taupo, North Island, 0000

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The Kinloch Club

Kinloch Road

Taupo, NZNORTH, 0000

New Zealand

Tel:	+64-7-377-8484
Pro:	+64-7-377-8484
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The Kinloch Club

The Kinloch Club has just been completed, opening for play in June 2007.

World renowned golfer and course designer, Jack Nicklaus has designed this 18 hole signature course and it is on track to be one of New Zealand's best. As the only Jack Nicklaus designed course in New Zealand, the design team have worked hard to enhance the natural environment and create a course that is both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels.

Also located on the Kinloch Club property will be a residential community, a 9 hole par three golf course, modern clubhouse, gymnasium, tennis courts and other lifestyle facilities.

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Course Information

Par:	72
Length (m):	6734
Architect:	Jack Nicklaus
Design Year:	2003-2007

Playing Tips

1	Par 4, Length 436m Favour the left hand side of the fairway. Approach shot is to a slightly elevated green with bunkers guarding the front. Leaving yourself a shorter 2nd shot will allow the trajectory required to stop the ball on the putting surface.
2	Par 5, Length 493m Longer hitters hoping to get home in two, drive down the right side for extra run. Conservative players favour the left hand side off the tee. The green has some serious undulations. If you go through the green you will be faced with a tricky chip.
3	Par 3, Length 170m Consider the wind direction when selecting your club. There will be more bogeys than birdies on this hole so hitting the putting surface is your main priority.
4	Par 4, Length 454m Higher handicappers aim at the right hand tree. Longer hitters it's a big hit to carry the left hand fairway traps. A long tee shot on this hole will often result in a downhill lie for your second shot making your approach more difficult to flight and control.
5	Par 4, Length 333m Favour the right hand side of the fairway with your tee shot as this will offer you a better view of the green on your second shot.
6	Par 4, Length 352m A well placed tee-shot is a must. Fairway banks from right to left. The long hitter can take dead aim at the green but this requires a very long carry over the three traps guarding the green. Par is a good score on this hole.
7	Par 3, Length 200m This green is larger than it appears from the tee. However, it is well guarded with bunkers and subtle slopes. For those not pin-seeking, take dead aim at the centre of the green for a good result.
8	Par 5, Length 512m A great par 5 with options on your second shot. It's possible to cut off some of the holes distance from the tee but be warned that the further left that you aim the greater carry you require.
9	Par 4, Length 416m A tee-shot between the bunkers is a perfect result. The fairway narrows the further you drive. Second shot is to an elevated green. The major trouble by the green is for a shot lost to the right. Take one more club than you think if in any doubt as a shot finishing short will leave a tough up and down.
10	Par 4, Length 432m Aim at the bunker off the tee. Longer hitters you can aim left of this however the further left you aim the greater the carry required to reach the fairway. This green is deeper front to back on the right side so take this into account when playing your approach.
11	Par 3, Length 190m A well guarded green on this par 3. Take into account the wind direction when selecting your club. Anywhere on the putting surface is a well played shot.
12	Par 5, Length 517m Favour the left half of the fairway as the fairway slopes from left to right. Aim at the left hand traps on your second shot to leave a view of the green for your approach. Longer hitters (trying to get home in two) may want to try shaping the ball left-to-right off of the left-hand fairway traps as there is a channel onto the green that will reward this shot if executed well.
13	Par 4, Length 393m Aim up the left half of this hole. If you can squeeze a few extra yards off of the tee you will have a better view of the green for your second shot.
14	Par 4, Length 385m If you do not reach the top of the rise you will be left with a blind second shot. Trust your yardage on your second shot as your eyes may fool you into thinking the distance is not as far as it seems.
15	Par 3, Length 224m Take note of the wind direction which will often be into your face. You do not want to finish short or left of this green so bear this in mind when visualising your tee-shot and especially when selecting your club.
16	Par 5, Length 521m The length of your tee-shot will determine how you play the rest of the hole. Aim left of the right hand fairway traps visible from the tee. For the longer hitters you may wish to have a crack over the valley in two but a second shot played to the fairway on the right will leave an inviting approach for your third shot.
17	Par 3, Length 183m This par 3 will often play into the wind. It pays not to be short so it is worth taking one more club from the tee than you think. Anything short of or left of the green will make the task of making par more difficult.
18	Par 5, Length 523m An accurate tee shot is required to help you finish in style. Aim between the left and right hand fairway traps. For the longer hitters if you feel there is enough gas left in the tank you can attempt to fly the left hand fairway trap. A second shot to the right offers a nice approach for your third - for those taking it on in two be aware that anything left short will be wet as the slopes at the front of the green will gather your ball for an early bath.