Kinloch Golf Club

Kinloch Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located in Taupo, New Zealand, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course is set within 2,500 acres of pristine wilderness in the rural hills near Rotorua, offering stunning landscape views and a unique golfing experience shaped by the natural terrain.

The course is characterized as cerebral and challenging, rewarding solid golf while remaining fair. Its design features holes angled to create an intimate playing experience, where golfers feel isolated on individual holes despite the expansive setting. Notable for its hidden hazards and unique challenges, Kinloch is described as a thinking player's course that demands strategic shot-making.

The course has gained international recognition, with comparisons made to Scotland's prestigious links courses. It is New Zealand's only 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and is frequently referenced as a must-play bucket-list destination. The facility includes an upscale clubhouse with dining and bar amenities overlooking the fairways and surrounding landscape. Kinloch Club offers accommodation options including Kinloch Manor & Villas and stay-and-play packages featuring unlimited golf access.