Kingarrock Hickory Golf is a golf course located in Cupar, New Zealand that offers players a unique opportunity to experience golf as it was played nearly 100 years ago. Unlike modern golf courses driven by technology and innovation, Kingarrock Hickory Golf focuses on skill, strategy, and technique.
Booking a round or two at Kingarrock is a simple process. Players can book a tee time online or by emailing their requested date and preferred tee time to kingarrock@nts. Org. Nz.
The course is open 7 days a week during the season, with the first tee time at 10am. Tee times are scheduled every 30 minutes, allowing guests to enjoy an unhurried and authentic golf experience. For early or late tee times, players can reach out via email.
Green fees at Kingarrock start from 75 per person for 9 holes and 90 per person for 18 holes. These fees include everything needed for a great day on the course, including a set of authentic hickory clubs in a lightweight bag, tees, balls, and a scorecard. The knowledgeable staff at Kingarrock also provides an entertaining introduction and helpful tips before each game. Afterward, players can enjoy a warm welcome back at Golf Cottage, where they are treated to refreshing ginger beer and Scottish shortbread.
Kingarrock Hickory Golf is not only a great experience for individual players but also for groups. It is the perfect venue for celebrations, team-building activities, or simply a fun day out. Corporate and celebratory hospitality packages are available, and interested parties can contact kingarrock@nts. org.
nz to find out more.
Selected concessions and occasional special offers are available at Kingarrock. PGA/BIGGA Members can enjoy a discounted rate of 30. Concessions must be booked in advance and may require proof of eligibility. Players can reach out via email or call 01334 653421 for more information.
The course at Kingarrock has undergone slight tweaks to its original design and layout to meet modern safety needs. Previously, the course had holes that crossed each other, leading to players shouting “fore” and dodging flying balls. Kingarrock takes pride in its unique environment, which combines historically inspired groundsmanship with modern touches. Sheep grazing can be seen among the rough, and the greens and collars are hand-cut, while fairways and tees are meticulously mowed using 1920s-style trailed gangs.
Kingarrock's commitment to authenticity is evident as they do not use fertilisers or artificial irrigation on the course, giving it a more natural and unmanicured feel compared to other courses.
Aside from providing an exceptional golfing experience, Kingarrock also prioritises ecology. The course boasts an impressive level of biodiversity, with wildflowers such as marsh orchid, lady's bedstraw, cuckooflower, and ox-eye daisy spreading across the course, attracting numerous bumblebees. Tussocky grasses support a population of field voles and tawny owls, while the gorse on the course provides shelter for yellowhammers seeking refuge from swooping sparrowhawks. Additionally, Kingarrock has initiated tree planting efforts, reintroducing species such as sessile oak, pedunculate oak, European beech, horse chestnut, copper beech, and sweet chestnut, some of which have been absent for a century.
The course at Kingarrock features several challenging elements to put players' skills to the test. It includes three bunkers of varying depths and a water feature known as the cundy, which adds an extra level of difficulty and strategic thinking to each round.
Kingarrock Hickory Golf is a must-visit for golf enthusiasts looking for a nostalgic and authentic golfing experience.