You are here: / About Us

About Us

Welcome to Manawatu Golf Club - NZ's Oldest Golf Course

Manawatu Golf Club (Hokowhitu) is situated in Palmerston North's Suburb of Hokowhitu bordering on the banks of the Manawatu River and the city's Centennial Lagoon. The club claims the title as having the oldest golf course in New Zealand. Featuring tree-lined fairways, beautifully manicured fairways, fast rolling greens and over 50 challenging white sand bunkers throughout the parklike course. The club has a proud history of hosting New Zealands top Professional and Amateur events including 5 NZ Open Championships, 8 NZ Amatuer Championships and various other national championships. The course is regarded as Manawatu's premiere 18 hole layout, and provides a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities.

Visitors are always welcome at Manawatu Golf Club to test their skills on our championship layout. Green fees are very affordable, and available during most days of the week. Please ring the Pro Shop on 06 357 8793 to check availability.

Office Bearers 2010

President: D.Archer                                                                                       Vice President: D. Scott                                                                                 Club Captain: E.Westergaard                                                                         Treasurer: B. Dickins
Womans Sub Committee Representative: K.Manninen
Committee:  A.Savell,  B.Goodwin, R.Spencer & M.Wagner
General Manager: Rhys Watkins                                                                Hon. Club Solicitors: Wadham Goodman

Green Fees For Visitors

Visitors must pay green fees at the Pro Shop. If the pro Shop is closed sign the visitors book, fill in the label and attach the ticket to the bag before commencing play.

Fees Payable: Affiliated players $35 per round or partthereof. 
Non-affiliated players $65 per round or part thereof.
9 holes: affilliated $25, non-affilliated $45.

Caterers

Monday Closed.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10.00am-5.00pm (Subject to change over summer and dependant on demand)
Wednesday, Saturday,  10.00am-7.00pm

Light lunches are always available. Special lunches can be arranged if prior notice is given to the caterers by phoning (06) 357 8793 and pressing the extension for the caterer.

Professional Shop

Weekdays 8.00am-5.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 7.00am-5.00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Andre White - (06) 357 8793

Lounge & Bar

Should there be no official occasion the lounge shall be closed as follows

Lounge 7.30pm each day
Bar 6.30pm Wednesday & Friday, 7.30pm Weekends, Public Holidays, Good Friday & Christmas


Mission Statement

To present the Manawatu Golf Club as the premier course in the region and a preferred recreational and social venue in Palmerston North by providing a fair and challenging test for golfers of all abilities, with attractive facilities for members and guests.