About Us
Welcome to Manawatu Golf Club - NZ's Oldest Golf Course
Manawatu Golf Club (Hokowhitu) is situated in Palmerston North's Suburb of Hokowhitu bordering on the banks of the Manawatu River and the city's Centennial Lagoon. The club claims the title as having the oldest golf course in New Zealand. Featuring tree-lined fairways, beautifully manicured fairways, fast rolling greens and over 50 challenging white sand bunkers throughout the parklike course. The club has a proud history of hosting New Zealands top Professional and Amateur events including 5 NZ Open Championships, 8 NZ Amatuer Championships and various other national championships. The course is regarded as Manawatu's premiere 18 hole layout, and provides a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities.
Visitors are always welcome at Manawatu Golf Club to test their skills on our championship layout. Green fees are very affordable, and available during most days of the week. Please ring the Pro Shop on 06 357 8793 to check availability.
Office Bearers 2007
President: PJ.Bills
Vice President: D. Archer
Club Captain: D.Scott Treasurer: N.Anand
Womans Sub Committee Representative: D. Lavender
Committee: G.Bahlman, B.Goodwin, M.McDowall & M.Wagner
General Manager: Rhys Watkins Hon. Club Solicitors: Wadham Goodman
Green Fees For Visitors
Visitors must pay green fees at the Pro Shop. If the pro Shop is closed sign the visitors book, fill in the label and attach the ticket to the bag before commencing play.
Fees Payable: Affiliated players $30 per round or partthereof.
Non-affiliated players $60 per round or part thereof.
9 holes: affilliated $20, non-affilliated $30.
Caterers
Monday Closed.
Tuesday 10.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.30am-6.00pm
Light lunches are always available. Special lunches can be arranged if prior notice is given to the caterers by phoning (06) 356 2491 - Alan Puttock
Professional Shop
Weekdays 8.00am-5.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 7.00am-5.00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Andre White - (06) 358 3679
Lounge & Bar
Should there be no official occasion the lounge shall be closed as follows
Lounge 7.30pm each day
Bar 6.30pm Wednesday & Friday, 7.30pm Weekends, Public Holidays, Good Friday & Christmas
Mission Statement
To maintain the Manawatu Golf Club as the premier course in the region and within New Zealand by providing a fair challenging test for golfers of all ability's, with facilities for members and guests that are commensurate with the course standard. The package to present a memorable golfing experience.
