Manukorihi
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Manukorihi Golf Club is situated approximately 4kms inland from the north
Taranaki town of Waitara or a 15 minute drive north from New Plymouth
on State Highway 3,cross the Waitara river ,take the first turn right,2kms.
inland ,left into Wills Road brings you to another of Taranakis pleasant
golfing surprises.
Surrounded by the lush Taranaki farm land the Manukorihi Golf Club has
been operating at its present site since 1970, the club
being formed in 1904.
The present membership is approximately 300 . Men (club days Saturday),Women
(club daysTuesday 9-.am. and Saturdays 9-30a.m to10-30a.m. ) a 9 hole
adjunct and junior coaching are also catered for.
A recently renovated clubhouse offers food and bar facilities along with
ample parking and powered caravan sites cater for anyone wishing to stay
handy to the course
The course (5678 mtrs.for men, 4914 mtrs. for women ) is easy walking
being mainly flat with a couple of small hills adding to the 5x
par 5s, 8 par 4s,and 5 par 3s
The ninth and eleventh par threes require accurate tee shots while the
long hitter is catered for with many of the par 4s and 5s An abundance
of trees add to the scenery but also provide a challenge to anyone who
strays from any of the fairways.
The club hosts a mid monthly tournament on the second Thursday of the
month ,entry fee being $8 dollars as well as a Tuesday night twilight
9 hole competition with a $4 dollar entry fee running from October thru
to March.
As well as the normal hampers and tournaments held throughout the year
the club holds its popular Whitebait tournament usually towards the end
of October each year .A popular mixed Vets tournament is held in
January and April ,while the Taranaki lefties play in March .
You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome wether it be a quiet round
or enjoying one of the many tournaments Manukorihi has to offer
Well worth a visit ,"The Place of the singing birds" ,Manukorihi
,Waitara Taranaki
