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Local community organisations, clubs, courses and programmesGolf
According to NZ Golf's timeline, the sport flourished in the South Island ahead of the first New Zealand Open in 1907. Golf has been played in Canterbury since the the early 1900s. Christchurch Golf Club, in Shirley, had an Easter Tournament in 1908. As the attire in this photograph shows, golfing was a formal affair.
See also a photo of the first match at the Rawhiti Domain in 1952.
In the 21st century there are dozens of golf courses in Canterbury, offering challenge for beginner and professional alike.
Online resources
- Canterbury golf clubs and organisations from CINCH, our community information directory
- localeye lists golf organisations and retailers, golf courses and mini golf
- Fancy a golfing holiday? Try our list of golfing resorts and driving ranges
- Christchurch City Council golf courses
- Golfing photographs in our collection
- New Zealand PGA Golf Championship, Christchurch, February 2008
- New Zealand Women's Open 2009
Our Internet Gateway recommends
- Golf
- Golf courses and clubs
- NZ Golf website
