Royal Wellington Golf Club’s first course at Heretaunga opened in 1908 and was upgraded and refined at intervals over the next 60 years.
In 1974, a new course opened, designed by Sloan Morpeth and J.S. Watson, which utilised existing holes and new land acquired at either end of the original course. A further nine holes, some of them original, were set aside as an ‘inner-nine’. In 1992-93, new sand-based greens, designed by Sir Bob Charles and John Darby, were built for the championship course.
The club’s long-held desire to build a world-class course, tee to green, led to the rebuilding of the championship Heretaunga course, designed by Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson and opened in 2013. It used existing corridors and new land opened up near the Awakairangi/Hutt River. Nine holes were set aside for what is known as the Terrace course.
Today, the Heretaunga course offers a challenging and stimulating game set in a picturesque location.
The Course
The Heretaunga is the Club’s 18 hole championship course that is set in beautiful parkland surrounds.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Heretaunga Course
COURSE DESIGN
A storied, Championship course that has stood the test of time.
The Challenge
An inviting challenge and picturesque parkland layout for golfers of all abilities
World-class EXPERIENCE
We've love to host you and your group to enjoy our world-class facilities, stay for the day to enjoy the complete Royal Wellington experience.
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New Zealand’s premier members parkland golf course. Visitors welcome.
9 hole course
The Terrace Course
Peaceful 9 hole course sitting alongside our Heretaunga course – the Terrace Course where you can develop your game and have a relaxed round with friends.