CLUB HISTORY
Established 1893 ~ Gisborne, New Zealand

The Poverty Bay Golf Club was instituted in April of 1893 and was the 5th golf club to be established in New Zealand and the second in the North Island (Hutt Golf Club was founded in June of 1892). The first course was established on paddocks belonging to landowners near Waikanae Beach.
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General Information

Clubhouse
We have a modern clubhouse with extensive views overlooking the golfcourse. Visitors are most welcome to enjoy the 19th hole with the bar available Tuesday to Sunday. The snackbar is open regularly during the week serving a selection of hot foods and snacks. A reasonable standard of dress is expected from members and guests at all times, particularly in the clubhouse. "Smart casual" could best describe the desired standard of dress.

Pro Shop Hours
Monday - 8am to 5pm
Tuesday - Friday 7.30am to 5pm
Saturday - Sunday 7am to 5pm

Clubhouse Bar Opening Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Open 2.30pm
Wednesday - Open 5pm
Thursday - Open 2.30pm
Friday - Open 2.30pm
Saturday - Open 2.30pm
Sunday - Open 10.30am
(Other times by arrangement)

Club Officials

• Patron John Rouse
• President Duncan Bush
• Vice President Roger Kelly
• Men’s Club Captain Wynne MacLellen
• Women's President Janice Utting
• Women’s Club Captain Leigh Fletcher

Board

• Harvey Johanson
• Lyndsay Ball
• Ann Ward
• Bill Allen

Club Committee

• Marg Colebourne
• Kay Tomlinson
• Faye Allen
• June MacKinnon
• Kerry Holdsworth
• Mike Travers
• Alex Kirkpatrick
• Logie MacKenzie
• Des Malcolm
• Cliff Poole

Men’s Committee

• Alex Kirkpatrick
• Logie MacKenzie
• Des Malcolm
• Juliet Rickard

Women’s Committee

• Marg Colebourne
• Kay Tomlinson
• Debbie Kirkpatrick
• Pip Dymock
• Faye Allen
• June MacKinnon
• Jenny Williams
• Kerry Holdsworth

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Course Details
18 holes.
Blue Par 72: 6029 m
White Par 72: 5819m
Yellow Par 74: 5309m

Playing Season and Club Days
Play all year.
Men: Thurs from 11.30am; 
Saturday from 11.30am.
Women: Tues from 8.30am; Wed from 8.30am. 9 Hole Swingers Thurs 9am. Sat at 8.30am. 9 Hole Ladies Sun 9.00am

Club House Facilities
The Poverty Bay Golf Club has a comfortable club house with food and bar facilities operating on club days. Men’s and women’s changing rooms. Pro Shop. Carts and clubs for hire.

Course Features
This 118-year-old links course is one of New Zealand’s golfing treasures. Nationally ranked, the Poverty Bay Golf Club is often host to championship events. The narrow, undulating fairways and large, well bunkered greens are praised by the country's top golfers.

How to Get There
On the north-eastern edge of the city, via Awapuni Road (SH35) south. 3km from Gisborne city centre.

Poverty Bay Golf Club Green Fees
Affiliated to NZGA: 
18h = $35 / 9h = $22
Affiliated Gisborne Clubs: 
18h = $25
Non-affiliated golfers: 
18h = $40 / 9h = $25
Concession Tickets x 10 rounds = $220

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