In my opinion, The Hills is the best golf course in New Zealand.
There are reachable par-5's and a drivable par-4 for the possibility of an exciting eagle or two. For the lesser golfer there is an impressive assortment of tees for enjoyment. My personal favourite would be the 17th hole, a par-5 through a canyon of rock to a semi blind green. Of course, there is the inevitable controversy of the 16th, a par-3 with a kidney shaped green, a stream on the right edge, a huge grass bunker on the left and another semi-blind back half. The Hills is there for the taking - but golfers beware! Its scenic charm can lull one into a false sense of security, destroying the very concentration needed to avoid disaster. The course is an incredible challenge for the great - and incredibly enjoyable for the not so great! Sir Bob Charles
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‘Why?’, you might ask? Well, it is a championship course of over 7000 yards from the tips. There are no parallel fairways and no two holes are alike. Most tees are elevated, giving not only excellent visuals of the challenge ahead, but a 360 degree panorama of spectacular snow capped mountain scenery all year round.