Welcome to Greendale Golf Club, located on Coaltrack Road in the heart of the central Canterbury plains in New Zealand. With its 18-hole course, Greendale offers a challenging yet fair golfing experience in a quiet country location.
The course measures 5623 metres with a par of 72 for men and 5007 metres with a par of 73 for ladies. It is well-maintained and features excellent greens and well-drained fairways, ensuring an enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. The layout of the holes presents a variety of challenges, including trees, water hazards, and out of bounds areas that will test players' abilities.
Greendale Golf Club is easily accessible from both the main south road and state highway 73, making it convenient for golfers in the area and those travelling from Christchurch, which is just a short drive southwest. Whether you're a beginner looking for space to practise or a low handicapper seeking a challenge, Greendale provides an ideal setting for all golf enthusiasts.
Let's dive into a hole-by-hole summary of the course. The first two holes offer a promising start, with little trouble on the first and a short par 5 on the second. The third hole is a challenging par 3, but if played from the yellows, it becomes a short wedge shot. The fourth hole is a risk and reward par 4, featuring a lateral water hazard on the right.
Players can choose to challenge the hazard or play it safe and follow the dog leg right fairway to the green.
The fifth hole, another par 5, has a similar hazard on the right, but it takes quite the wayward shot to land in it. The green on this hole can be tricky, requiring a precise approach shot. The sixth and seventh holes run alongside the Selwyn river, providing a picturesque setting, but with obstacles on the right. These short par 4s allow for conservative shots off the tee.
The eighth hole is the longest par 5 on the course, with obstacles down the right and a green that tests players' putting skills. The ninth hole is a pleasant par 3, best played slightly to the right to avoid a bunker or a challenging up and down if missed to the left.
The second nine holes are somewhat shorter, with only one hole featuring an out of bound area. This makes it an ideal set of holes for beginners or for players looking to make up some stableford points. The tenth hole is a short par 4, requiring a precise shot onto an elevated green. The eleventh hole can be tight off the tee, but players who can hit a draw can enjoy the freedom to let rip.
The twelfth hole runs alongside the first and offers a similar setup.
The thirteenth hole is straightforward, a par 3 without any major obstacles. The fourteenth hole, a nice par 5, is well-suited for players who can hit a draw or a long straight drive over the corner of the hedge on the left. Achieving this allows players to reach the green in two shots. However, there is a small pot bunker front left of the green, making chipping close a bit tricky.
The par-four fifteenth hole is stroke hole one off the whites and a short par 5 off the yellows. Though it appears straightforward, the green can present challenges if players' approach shots leave them with work to do. The sixteenth hole is a testing par 4 with a hollow running across, adding further difficulty to the round.
Overall, Greendale Golf Club offers a well-maintained course with a variety of challenges and a peaceful country atmosphere. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor to the area, we welcome you to experience the enjoyable and rewarding game of golf at Greendale Golf Club.