6 Te Arai Links has opened its new South course, the first project in New Zealand for Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, ASGCA. Construction on the course began in September 2020 and was completed a year later, followed by a year of growing-in. “Our members and guests have been absolutely blown away by the South course,” said Jim Rohrstaff, co-leader of the development alongside Ric Kayne, who also owns the nearby Tara Iti course. “There really are 18 unique holes that are all great – each one is memorable from the first time you play. Two stretches that jump out are four-to-six and the closing holes on the back nine. The course is very wide off the tee, which makes it very playable for all skill levels. Also, the views are as good as any course in the world!” said Rohrstaff. The Pacific Ocean can be seen from almost every hole on the course. “It is such a great layout and routing,” said Rohrstaff. “It takes you away from the ocean after the first for a couple of holes and then the fourth tee reminds you that you will be playing along Coore and Crenshaw make New Zealand debut with Te Arai Links DIGEST
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