Takapuna Golf Course

New Zealand Open Tournament Director and NZ PGA Board Member Michael Glading has spoken out about the important role that public, affordable golf courses play in allowing this country to punch above its weight on the world stage.

The next Ryan Fox could be lost to short-term thinking – Michael Glading OPINION: Dame Lydia Ko, Michael Campbell and Sir Bob Charles shared similar starts to Fox.

We’d like to think Ryan Fox’s visit to Takapuna Golf Course earlier this year had something to do with it… 😉⛳

A huge congratulations to Ryan on winning his first major championship — an incredible achievement and a proud moment for New Zealand golf.

Ryan has always been a great supporter of Takapuna Golf, and it was fantastic to welcome him here earlier this year.

But seriously, his victory is a reminder of what New Zealand golf can achieve — and why places like Takapuna matter.

Takapuna provides an affordable and welcoming place where juniors, beginners and everyday golfers can discover, enjoy and develop their game.

If we want to inspire and develop future generations of golfers, we need to ensure public golf courses like Takapuna continue to exist and thrive.

We sincerely congratulate you and deeply admire everything you have done to put New Zealand golf on the world stage. Congratulations from all of us!🏆

🚗 Parking changes at AF Thomas Park

A reminder that a 3-hour parking limit now applies in the sealed carpark at AF Thomas Park between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Golfers who require longer parking can collect a dated permit from the Pro Shop before heading out onto the course.

If you have any questions, please speak to the Pro Shop team.

Winter netball is back, which means our shared parking areas are especially busy on weekends and after school on weekdays.

If you’re heading to the course, we recommend carpooling or getting dropped off where possible. If you do need to park, please allow plenty of extra time before your tee-off and be patient and courteous towards other park users.

Thanks for helping keep things running smoothly for everyone enjoying our fantastic local sports facilities this winter ⛳

Takapuna Golf Course will be closed tomorrow, along with all Auckland sports grounds, due to Cyclone Vaianu.

Our priority is the safety of our staff, players and wider community. Please take care, stay vigilant, and follow all guidance from Civil Defence during this time.

We’ll keep you updated as the situation develops and look forward to welcoming everyone back when it’s safe to do so.

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04/cyclone-vaianu-get-prepared-and-have-a-plan/

Tomorrow is decision day for Takapuna Golf Course

Tomorrow, the Kaipātiki Local Board will make an important decision about the future of golf at Takapuna.
The meeting is open to the public, and we’d love to have our supporters in the room to show just how much this course means to our community.
If you’re able to attend, your presence matters. A strong, visible turnout helps demonstrate the value of keeping golf at AF Thomas Park.
We do ask that all supporters respect the Board’s process. Please be courteous, patient, and mindful that elected members are making a considered decision for the wider community.
Let’s show up in a way that reflects the best of our golfing community — passionate, constructive, and respectful.
Meeting details:
🕙 Time: 10am
📍 Location: Kaipātiki Local Board Office, Glenfield Library Building, 90 Bentley Ave, Glenfield

Our proposal for a 12-hole course is about ensuring we keep affordable, accessible golf at Takapuna if flood mitigation goes ahead at AF Thomas Park.

It draws on successful models in the United States and Australia, where shorter, more flexible courses are increasingly used to increase access, reduce land required, and ensure financial sustainability.

We think a 12-hole course will allow us more flexibility than nine to provide different game configurations to suit everyone. We can set up a booking system so our golfers can play six, nine, 12 and even 18 holes on some days. Some of our beginners, working people and older players want to play a shorter game or a shorter half round before or after work / school etc.

Download a more detailed map here to see what we are proposing
https://bit.ly/12-hole-map

Listen to our Head Greenkeeper Steve Dowd talk to RNZ's Lisa Owen about our plan to be the first urban 12-hole golf course in New Zealand.

Takapuna golfers may get 12 holes: 'It just gives us a more meaningful round of golf' The golf course at AF Thomas Park will lose some of its 18 holes to wetlands, but there is a new plan to squeeze 12 holes into the remaining space.