17 Great Reasons to be a Member/Supporter of Mangawhai Golf
Over recent years we have recognised the importance, balance and efficiency of retaining members and attracting new members. A range of flexible membership categories are now offered with a variety payment terms and costs that reflect player engagement and playing frequency. This enhances our connection with future members especially as our community grows.
Offers optimal value - the course can be played 52 weeks a year and because of sand-based nature of the course there is never any surface dirt – we are never closed!
Sand-based nature of course allows rapid drainage of any excess rain and also offers significant practice facilities.
Very welcoming attitude of members and Club Ambassadors on hand for visitors, especially groups.
A strong community connection.
Large employer in local market and generates in excess of $1.5m annually into local community through events, visitors, accommodation (link to Bachcare) and use of local retailers for paid (voucher) prizes.
Reaches out to various community groups to use our club facilities for meetings and fundraising events!
Healthy, strong Junior programme directly connected to local schools with infrastructure from the Club but enthusiastically run by local volunteers and engaged parents.
Specific programmes for new women to the community introduction to our club environment, with coaching and buddy support, casual meetings/coffee environment. Also offer new to golf players opportunity to play and receive free lessons through entire first year.
For committed golfers and casuals, the Course is recognised as a Top 30 course in NZ - one of only 7 provincial, non-resort courses in that Top 30 group. Mangawhai Golf Course is proudly one of the leading NZ Experience courses (as designated by Tourism NZ) in the country – 1 of only 24.
Well managed and focuses on generating incremental income streams without absolute fiscal reliance on core membership base.
Relaxed, casual club ethic atmosphere, reflective of coastal/beachside proximity.
Very pro-active and widely respected caterer on premises offering group meals, weekend breakfasts . Club meals on Fridays and wide range of food options throughout the day on open days.
Key hub in rapidly growing community ( currently fastest growing community in North Island – 2020 ).
We embrace a friendly marketing orientated approach to sustaining member value and financial viability of our club.
The local community offers wide range of complimentary attractions and activities including great walking tracks, beaches, fishing, safe swimming (ocean beach and estuary), cafes and restaurants, accommodation options, 3 vineyards and close proximity to Auckland (70 minutes).
A strong, selective group of sister clubs where members benefit from substantially beneficial green fees. These include Mt Maunganui and Omanu (Tauranga), Shandon (Wellington), Nelson, Christchurch (Shirley Links) and Waimairi Beach ( Christchurch), Carrington, Paraparaumu Beach, plus Burleigh Heads and Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast of Australia.