Members of former clubs give Waikato's Tieke Golf Estate the stamp of approval – NZ Herald

Waikato News24 Mar, 2022 09:40 PM3 minutes to readThe clubhouse includes events facilities, a bar, and a restaurant which is operated by the local Hamilton-based Kerr and Ladbrook catering company. Photo / SuppliedMighty locals are making the new Tieke Golf Estate their A-game with general manager Warren Collett reporting 11,000-plus rounds of golf have been played there since the course opened in December.Not only are locals lining up to tee off, but they are also signing up to be members of the new club.Collett says when Tieke opened four months ago, 550 members of the former Locheil and Narrows clubs transferred over to the new club.”And since then our membership has virtually doubled to 1100 members. Local golfers love our new course — it’s so gratifying to have their support.”Collett adds that Tieke is also proving popular with golfers further afield.”We have Aucklanders playing here every day and we have hosted some large groups from the various Auckland clubs. With just an hour and a bit drive from Auckland, we’re very accessible and convenient.”Tieke Golf Estate general manager Warren Collett. Photo / SuppliedLocated adjacent to Hamilton Airport running alongside the Waikato River, Tieke Golf Estate is a unique championship links-style…
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