When it opened in 1993, Millbrook Resort was a bit of a novelty. A deer farm had been transformed into a thoroughly modern golf course. The farm’s homestead was converted into a restaurant complemented by luxurious lodgings, all in a spectacular alpine location just outside Queenstown. The resort golf phenomenon had finally come to New Zealand.
Tara Iti has achieved the unthinkable, debuting at No.1 in New Zealand’s Top 40 Courses. Yet Tom Doak’s masterpiece is just one player in a superstar team arranged by wealthy owner Ric Kayne for one purpose: offering one of world golf’s best experiences. By Evin Priest
Does the land of the long white cloud offer a better golf package than anywhere in the world? Some of New Zealand’s most famous faces certainly think so. By Evin Priest