Mark

Review of The Hills Golf Club

Arrived here during winter 3 days before our booki...

Arrived here during winter 3 days before our booking to have a look around, after our identity was checked we were buzzed in through the automatic gates & proceeded to the clubhouse. After a short intro we were told due to the weather course was closed due to snow & that our round was being rescheduled to the Monday as rain was expected over weekend that should melt the snow. We were permitted to have a look around, the 18 was covered with snow & bunkers also lined with snow, looked pretty but not so for golf? Returned Monday after weekend rain which had melted the snow, we were set to play but due to rain were told no carts ($375 NZD ea/round) pull buggies only, play 4 holes if we weren t happy to return to clubhouse at no charge. We were 2 of 5 on this magnificent course which was showing no signs of snow, surface water nor even a damp patch! A short stint on practice range to warm up & off we went. Being low markers we pressed on playing from the Black plates, truely awesome, greens were dry & slick with lots of subtle breaks but running true, bunkers deep, quality sand & also a challenge. If you appreciate good golf holes there are several on this layout all offering there own challenges, some with huge elevation changes & simply stunning views. Course has also strategically placed animal art statues which is also interesting viewing.
After 18 holes we returned to be told that management weren t happy in the way the course was presented to us so have reduced cost to $150 NZD - awesome. The staff are lovely & very helpful, we couldn t fault the course it was beautifully manicured, which left us commenting that if when we played it was supposed to be not up to scratch, how good it must be when management are happy with its presentation.
I ll definitely be back to find out!