Prior to 1969 the land, which our golf course occupies, was farmed.In 1969 three entrepreneurs established the Cascades Golf Company and negotiated a five year lease with the farm owner.
The lease included the option to purchase the land.Cascades Golf Company intended to develop a Country Club similar to those popular in America. Membership was available through an entry fee of $25.A round of golf cost members 60 cents. The course was developed with most holes lying in a north / south direction, rather than the east / west layout of today.However, after 12 months experience, Cascades discovered “user pays” does not always pay.A general meeting of members was called, a committee elected, the property was sub – leased by members from Cascades and the Pakuranga Country Club was established.
To date 15 of the 20 greens have been converted to sand greens in accordance with USGA Standards. Various new tees have been built to incorporate a Championship, Club and Ladies course. This recent work has been designed by leading course architect, Chris Pitman.
During 2006 the Club built and funded a new greenkeepers complex incorporating equipment storage and up to the mark chemical storage and application facilities.
A major redevelopment project was completed during 2009 encompassing a new 13th green and approach following the Pitman design and constructed by Barclay Contracting Ltd.
Categories of membership range through men’s and ladies full playing, mid week intermediate and junior with a strong social participation. The Club has for many years been supported by numerous Corporate Memberships from leading businesses in the greater Auckland area.
The Club playing programme is fully supported throughout the year. District pennant men’s and women’ teams are strongly supported by members and sponsors.
Location:
199 Botany Road,
Golflands,
Pakuranga
Phone: 09-534 3818
Email: admin@pakurangagolf.co.nz