Local Picks - Golf in Auckland

If you're after golf courses that locals actually play and recommend around Auckland, you've come to the right place. Each course listed here has been handpicked by our Auckland Local Expert team, the people who live and breathe the city rather than an algorithm or whoever paid the most. This means you’ll find golf spots that speak to real Kiwi experience and preferences.

You won’t just see the names everyone knows from glossy ads, but those tracks and clubs that locals return to year after year. For example, some courses play beautifully in the cooler months and offer great views of Auckland’s skyline that tourists might miss. Tip: try teeing off early on a Sunday at a club near the North Shore, when the course is cooler and less busy, and locals are more relaxed about letting you in.

We update these picks regularly so they stay relevant through Auckland’s changing seasons and shifting golf scene. Think of this list as a curated selection by people who actually know how Aucklanders like to play.