The best thing about JK's? It's open 24 hours a day! So no matter what time I feel like smashing…read moresome balls, I know I can head out there and get my fix. Perfect for people staying near the airport, maybe on a business trip or stopover, and there's usually no issues finding a gallery to use.

A good place to have fun, place to chill, smack some balls late at night if you're wanting a…read moreslightly more physically engaging hang-out than a coffee or movie. I've only been here a few times at night, and it does get quite rowdy with a bunch of youths appearing each time I've been here but I assume this only happens at night. More serious golfers should probably avoid this time of day.

I first joined this club as a student for a year for a fantastic discounted deal…read more This was ideal during the week when I did not have classes at University and could make it to the course with friends. The weekends however were a tad busier, as are most golf courses, although the waiting times became quite a nuisance so I made it a priority to play during the week. The course provides great variation, with holes long and short in the front 9, testing all aspects of your game, with the back 9 featuring long straight holes with trickier greens, particularly their positioning. The drainage problems experienced during winter have been fixed and Akarana is a great course for all levels, providing a nice challenge especially for beginners.

In my opinion, this is one of the nicest golf courses in Auckland, especially for the price. The…read moregreens here are so smooth that sometimes I just want to rub my cheek up against them as if it were silk. Anyway, enough about me and my strange grass fetish, let's move on to more about golf. This course is both beautiful and challenging. Those hard greens can be a curse sometimes as the ball just wants to keep on rolling, especially on the downhill slopes. On most days it is quite expensive to play here, but on a Monday and Tuesday it is an incredible bargain at almost half the price; too good to pass up really. Another advantage of playing this course is its central location, not too far from most places around the city.

This clubs boasts to be the best golf course in all of Auckland, and they wouldn't be too far off I…read morereckon. Pukekohe Golf Course is beautiful with its rolling fairways, long holes and smooth, fast greens. The only drawback is that it's a fair drive from the city, but that shouldn't (and doesn't) deter the dedicated golfer. This course is a challenge and it's rather expensive most of the time, so if you are new to golf or just not all that confident, then playing here will certainly be a challenging and long day; you might be prone to throwing a few tantrums. But to be honest, the price it costs to play here is completely fair for the quality of the course. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

Nice golf course about 35 mins drive south of Auckland CBD along the Southern Motorway. The course…read moreis a little hilly and hence dry most of the time, even in the early mornings. Greens are reasonable, fairways could be better. But you will have an enjoyable game of golf. There are many dog legs and a couple of water holes with some strategically placed bunkers guarding the greens.

Beautiful course set in one of Auckland's nicer suburbs…read more Parkland style with a lot of trees, houses and evil greens and bunkers. The clubrooms are nice and the bar well equipped - perfectly serviceable pro shop and generally a well- heeled demographic.

One of the more exclusive courses in Auckland, Remuera Golf Club is a great course and very…read moreenjoyable - if you play straight. We played one Friday afternoon and managed to negotiate a deal with the staff member for 9 holes for $30 (a bargain considering the usual price of the course - usually $120 for a full round for a non-affiliate. This was well worth it, with the course being immaculate - the greens slightly fast, and testing, but the whole experience made us willing to return and pay full price next time. My brother was previously a junior member at the club and there were great coaching programmes in place with tuition and junior member fees drastically cheaper and a superb way to become involved in the club, if any 10 year olds are reading this. The club is quite a tight-knit community with a solid social scene. The twilight golf competition and comes highly recommended, a great way to unwind (or get wound up) after work, depending on how you want to play it.

This is a long and challenging golf course especially for poor golfers like myself. I am not a big…read morefan of this course actually, not because it is difficult but because it is not very well maintained. For the price, it should be in much better condition than it is. The fairways are littered with divots, and many pitch marks on the greens can be quite annoying and bumpy. I know that this is not always the fault of the green keepers but also the responsibility of the golfers who play here. And the course does get very busy at times as it is in a very good location out near the airport. The course design is really good so I do come back here to play every now and again. Also the staff behind the counter are really nice, and I've always been treated well when playing here. The clubhouse, however, is pretentious; we were kicked out for wearing jandals inside. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

A beautiful classic. A great golf club/club rooms with a view of the course. We went to a private…read morefunction there. The space was awesome. Excellent bar prices and the food options for catering was excellent. The view from the main rooms over the golf course is stunning.

Ok. If you are in Auckland and want to play golf, this is not the place to play. There are too many…read moreother options that are far better in quality and customer service. First, Titirangi Golf Club would really rather you play somewhere else. This is evidenced by the 225 dollar green fee they demand. Gulf Harbour, Remeuera Golf Club, Muriwai Golf Club and Windross Farms are far better courses and are half the price. Only one explanation: Titirangi doesn't want or need you but If you have 225 dollars to throw away, they will take it. The course is not that bad but neither is it note worthy. Remuera and Windross Farms are design masterpieces not far from Auckland City. If you want to venture out some forty five minutes away, Muriwai Golf Club on the west coast and Gulf Harbour on the east coast demonstrate New Zealand's nautical appeal. Both tracks are exceptional layouts with majestic views of the Tasman and Hauraki Gulf respectively. Go play!

It's all about the location with this course. It's situated right on the coast of Musick Point…read morewhich makes for some incredible scenery, especially when playing the back 9. There is one disadvantage of the spectacular sea views though; it gets windy as hell. This in turn makes an already poor golf game even worse. But it's hard to complain with scenery this good. The actual course itself isn't too bad, but some of the unkempt greens and fairways let it down slightly. Also make sure you avoid playing at this course after a heavy downpour because it doesn't drain all that well. We made this mistake once, and by the end of the day our shoes and pants were soaking wet and covered in mud, not to mention our gear as well. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

A very good test of golf. Not a long course but tricky with top class greens and magnificent…read morescenery. A hidden gem.

Chamberlain Golf Course is located nice and close to the CBD; just West of Auckland City near MOTAT…read moreand Western Springs Park. A good, short course for beginners with few trees lining the fairways. This is good for all those drives that go astray as there is usually a good opportunity for you to hit your next shot from a different fairway and still end up in a decent position (Heck my brother hit across two other fairways and still ended up on the green!). Most of the course is maintained alright, but the greens are often quite bumpy, which can get a little annoying. The course is quite cheap though, and can get pretty busy at times. Check out the twilight specials that they have during daylight savings time for an even better deal. Unlike many of the more snobby Golf Clubs, Chamberlain is pretty casual when it comes to having the proper gear and attire. Tip: This place is one of the cheapest around if you want to sign up for a years affiliation.

I have a soft spot in my heart for Chamberlain Golf course; ask any golfer and they will tell you…read morewhere and when they scored certain milestones in their career. My first eagle at Takapuna, my best score at Huapai, an impressive 73. But the first time I cracked the magical 80 mark was at Chamberlain Park, a superb 77, with two birdies on the scorecard. The course offers a few real challenges, hole one can be driven, but it is risk versus reward... Too far right and you're stuffed, too far left, likewise. Then you should cash in on a series of easy wide and short par fours, a beginner level par three, only to be followed by series of tricky holes that can trip you up. Once you've cleared the front nine, you are allowed another scoring opportunity, as the second nine presents five easy holes in a row, you need to score, because all your hard work can be for nothing if you trip up on the hard fifteenth and sixteenth. Survive those two, and you've entered a presentable scorecard. The course is home to a basic pro shop, a basic restaurant and adequate restrooms. There is plenty of parking and easy access form the motorway. Chamberlain Park is short in length, making it a perfect place to hone your golfing skills.

This was a nice place to hang out while we waited for our flight. The kids did 2 rounds of golf…read morewhile the parents waited at the picnic tables. The kids had fun and we got Maccas on the way back to the airport. Perfect little walk to and from too. A little exercise before a long flight.

Adventure Mini Golf is my local and over the years I've probably tallied up quite a few rounds…read morehere. I'm from a family with a few younger cousins so I enjoy taking them out to places like this where kids an adults can share in the fun. You can pick from two courses; the Captain's Course or Blackbeard's Course. If you're not with a big group or you're just very patient, its cheaper to play 36 holes and makes for healthy competition between friends! I really like the way they've set up the course, its very animated, interactive and a real sight to see, even if you're just driving past. It can be especially tough to play when its windy out, so I'd suggest checking the weather just in case. All in all though, its a great spot to incorporate into a family day and I'd highly recommend it for anyone keen to have little fun and competition.