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Awatere Golf Club
Marlborough - Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
Awatere Golf Club sits in the heart of Marlborough farming country, offering a relaxed rural atmosphere with big skies, open views, and a friendly community vibe. The course rolls gently through the Awatere Valley, surrounded by vineyards, hills, and wide-open countryside that gives every hole a peaceful, spacious feel. Though just nine holes, it plays as a full-length experience—Men’s Par 70 (5484m) and Women’s Par 74 (5340m)—with enough variety and challenge to keep golfers thinking their way around. Visitors are welcomed warmly, and the club’s strong local membership from across Marlborough and even the Clarence region adds to its genuine, community-run charm.
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Yes Life Review
Awatere Golf Club
7.125
/ 10
Condition
Awatere Golf Club is known for staying dry all year thanks to its excellent natural drainage, making it one of the more reliable courses in the region regardless of season. The fairways are consistently well-kept, neatly cut, and always present a tidy look as you make your way around this rural layout. The greens are equally well maintained, offering smooth, true putting surfaces that surprise many first-time visitors given the club’s low-key, community feel. For a nine-hole course, the standard of upkeep is genuinely impressive year-round.
Challenge
Awatere presents a thoughtful test with several doglegs that force you to shape shots or pick smart lines if you want to score well. While the greens are relatively flat and welcoming, the fairways tighten up in key spots, adding just enough pressure from the tee to keep even experienced golfers honest. It’s a course that rewards accuracy more than power, making it an enjoyable and fair challenge for golfers of all abilities.
Facilities
Awatere offers a simple but welcoming setup, with a putting green to warm up on and a tidy 9-hole layout that’s easy to navigate. The clubhouse is open on club days, providing a friendly atmosphere and a good chance to catch some local hospitality. While facilities are modest, the club’s location right on State Highway 1 makes it a perfect and convenient stop-in course, pleasant, relaxed, and well-suited for a casual round on the move.
Value for Money
Overall, Awatere is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing 9 holes on a well-kept course, with peaceful views stretching across the local vineyards. For just $25, it’s exceptionally good value—an inviting, beautifully maintained layout at a price that’s hard to beat. A genuine gem for anyone passing through or looking for an affordable, enjoyable round.