The Kinloch Club

The Kinloch Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Taupo, New Zealand, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Set within 2,500 acres of pristine wilderness in the rural hills near Rotorua, the course showcases the natural beauty of the landscape as a defining feature of its design.

The course is characterized as highly cerebral and strategically challenging, rewarding thoughtful, solid golf while remaining fair. Its layout is notable for hole angles that create an intimate playing experience, where golfers feel isolated on individual holes despite the course's high quality. The terrain features stunning scenic views over fairways and the surrounding landscape.

Described as a "bucket list" course, The Kinloch Club is recognized as New Zealand's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and is considered one of the country's most respected and stimulating golfing experiences. It has received worldwide acclaim, with comparisons to Scotland's great links courses. The course combines genuine challenge with engaging play, featuring hidden hazards and unique strategic elements throughout. An upscale clubhouse provides dining and relaxation facilities with views over the grounds. The property also offers luxury accommodation and serves as a hub for regional activities including fishing, hunting, water sports, and skiing.