This document provides yardages and hole descriptions for a golf course. It includes information on sprinkler head and tee marker placements. It recommends aiming points and warns of hazards to avoid for each hole. The summaries highlight strategic considerations for driving, approach shots, and putting on different holes based on distance, bunker placement, and green slopes.

1. Yards

2. YARDAGE GUIDE BY Best Approach Publications, © 2013
(480)557-7379 • www.bestapproach.com
When Using This Book: Sprinkler heads are measured to the front of the
green and are indicated throughout with a white dot(•o). Numbers inside a
tan box represent distances from the permanent tee markers to the
indicated point.
THIS BOOK IS IN YARDS
ROYAL AND ANCIENT RULES GOVERN ALL PLAY
• Sprinkler heads are measured to the front of the greens.
• Please replace divots and repair ball marks.
• Keep carts 20 yards away from greens and follow all cart signs.
• Carts are not permitted in the fescue.

3. The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific
Ocean. Cape Brett, the offshore Cavalli Islands and the Championship Golf
Course are part of the panorama that can be viewed from the broad
verandas and card room. Gourmet dining can be enjoyed in the main Dining
Room as well as in the private dining areas.
Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers’ sister property, provides accommodations of
eleven outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites. Each suite offers its
own private porch, spacious bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace,
walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. The cottages are nestled on the edge of a
native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.
Amenities include two Astroturf tennis courts, an infinity swimming pool,
and a luxury spa, complete with treatment rooms and a fully equipped fitness
centre. Kauri Cliffs has three secluded beaches, which are also available for
picnics and barbeques.
Guests can enjoy this beautiful property and also experience a variety of nearby
activities including helicopter tours, world famous big game fishing, scuba
diving, snorkeling, sailing, sea kayaking and hunting for boar and pheasant.
Guided tours feature visits to the Ninety Mile Beach, Tane Mahuta, Doubtless
Bay, the Puketi Kauri Forest, Rainbow Falls, historic Russell and the Waitangi
Treaty House.

4. 1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8
9
N
Practice
Range
Lodge
Restrooms are located
at hole 6 and hole 13.

5. N
13
15
16
12
11
10
18
17
14
Practice
Range
Lodge

6. Depth= 32
1 Par 4
Takou
471 418 392 359 320
328
273
245
210
171
-
-
-
-
-
350
295
270
238
198
-
-
-
-
-
•58
72•
114•
155• 155•
•179 •177
•135
•80
•119
•213
•139
•216
•233
•197
96•
The opening hole is a
straightaway par 4.
A tee shot left
centre of fairway
gives the best
approach into
the green. Be
aware of the
bunker and
severe drop-off
on the left side
of the green.

7. Depth= 39
2 Par 4
Cape Brett
441 406 395 365 343
238
201
191
159
136
-
-
-
-
-
287
251
241
210
187
-
-
-
-
-
304
272
262
234
212
-
-
-
-
-
•100
61•
82•
121•
141•
141•
162•
181•
242•
•121•121
•78
•183
•162
•223
•240
203•
Picking a line
makes this drive
very challenging. A tee
shot slightly right of the
yardage post sets up the
best angle into the green
for your approach. Be
cautious of the severe
drop-offs to the left
and back of
the green.

8. Depth= 29
3 Par 4
Puriri
357 324 300 284 284
•81
61•
266
234
208
193
193
-
-
-
-
-
294
261
236
221
221
-
-
-
-
-
284
253
230
216
216
-
-
-
-
-
•122
•162
•182
102•
142•
183•
•101
•121
Length is not a
premium on
this short par 4.
Position your
drive right centre
for the best angle
into this well-guarded,
undulating green.
“Do not miss this
green long.”

9. Depth= 30
4 Par 5
Cambo
558 522 465 465 424
FROM THIS
SPRINKLER
217
250
257
274
YARDS TO
POINT A
190
217
231
243 •60
80•
A
256
223
180
180
132
-
-
-
-
-
291
253
205
205
152
-
-
-
-
-
330
293
246
246
193
-
-
-
-
-
•97
•191
•134
•250
•192
•274
156•
217•
257•
213•
152•
One of the
great par 5s in
golf. Aim tee
shot inside the
left-hand bunkers.
Long hitters will
have the option of
going for this green
in two. When laying
up, be aware of the
narrowing landing
area and hazard on
the right. Accuracy
on your approach
is vital as trouble
looms behind
and to the right
of the green.

10. Depth= 35
5 Par 3
Boomerang
200 162 142 142 130
Pay attention to
the wind direction as good
club selection is important on
this demanding par 3. Less
adventurous golfers consider
aiming at the small fairway
left of the green.

11. Depth= 41
6 Par 4
Falls
405 365 336 336 225
•61 •57
98•
299
260
232
232
118
-
-
-
-
-
•75
•103
•132
•122
92•
119•
153•
111•
A very
demanding
par 4. Position
your tee shot
left centre for an
uphill approach
that plays two to
three clubs longer
than the marked
distance. This green
is extremely deep
and undulating.

12. Depth= 34
7 Par 3
Cavalli
220 175 175 147 105
A picturesque par 3 that requires
accuracy off the tee. Be conscious
of the wind as this will
influence your club
selection. If in
doubt, take an
extra club.
Magnificent
views of
Pink Beach
can be seen
from the
back tees.

13. Depth= 35
8 Par 5
Warrior
539 494 494 466 426
FROM THIS
SPRINKLER
216
238
259
280
YARDS TO
POINT A
90
108
130
151
YARDS TO
POINT B
181
199
220
241
•80
•58
100•
238
194
194
169
129
-
-
-
-
-
A
B
289
241
241
212
172
-
-
-
-
-
54•
56•
97•
121•
174•
216•
280•
•139
•197
•278 •259
•195
238•
218•
An uphill par 5
that requires a
long drive down
the left side. Long
hitters be aware of
the trouble left if
going for this green
in two. Distance
control is important
on your approach to
this long, narrow
two-tiered green.

14. Depth= 36
9 Par 4
Giant Steps
386 344 315 283 168
•54
72•
279
235
205
173
60
-
-
-
-
-
224
182
153
120
-
-
-
-
320
277
248
215
102
-
-
-
-
-
74•
114• 112•
•98 •93
•133
A severely uphill
par 4 completes
the front 9.
Don't let the
gully “bully”
you, for a good
tee shot will
easily carry.
The tendency is
to under club the
second shot to
this large deep
green.

15. Cape Kidnappers
Set atop 6,000 acres in Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island, The Farm
at Cape Kidnappers features 22 guest suites and a four bedroom Owner’s
Cottage. The property boasts stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean,
and the main lodge features roaring fires, outstanding gourmet dining,
contemporary art and stylish interior design. While on property, guests can
enjoy the wine cellar, infinity pool, spa and fitness center, as well as miles of
hiking and biking trails, the world’s largest land based Gannet colony, and our
unique Kiwi Discovery Walk.
Cape Kidnappers’ golf course features eighteen holes designed by legendary
architect Tom Doak. It has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels of
golf course architecture, with remarkable sea-views. The course plays high
above the ocean atop dramatic cliffs that extend to the Pacific. Along with its
sister property, Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers hosted the PGA TOUR’s Kiwi
Challenge in 2008 and 2009, and has received numerous awards including a
ranking among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World.

16. On October 27th & 28th of 2008, Kauri Cliffs and Cape
Kidnappers hosted the inaugural Kiwi Challenge. This
two-day, made-for-TV event featured four of the game’s
brightest young stars. Adam Scott, Hunter Mahan,
Anthony Kim and Brandt Snedeker travelled to New
Zealand’s North Island for two days of golf at Kauri
Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers to compete for the US $2.6
million purse. Brandt Snedeker set a new course record
at Kauri Cliffs with a 6-under, par 66 to take the lead
after round one, but Hunter Mahan managed four
birdies and an eagle on day two at Cape Kidnappers to
post a course record of 65 and tie his Ryder Cup
teammate Anthony Kim at 136. A par on the second
playoff hole was enough to give Mahan the win. Brandt
Snedeker finished third, one stroke back, and Australian
Adam Scott was fourth.
On November 11th & 12th of 2009, Cape Kidnappers
played host to the 2nd instalment of the Kiwi Challenge,
featuring Defending Champion Hunter Mahan, Anthony
Kim, Sean O’Hair and Camilo Villegas. The first round
saw stellar play from O’Hair, who carded a 3-under, par
68. Hunter Mahan made a charge in round two, but Kim
and O’Hair holed clutch putts on the final hole to finish
at 5 under. Anthony and Sean marched to hole 15, which
had challenged the players all week, for the sudden-
death playoff. O’Hair’s errant tee shot gave Kim an early
advantage, and Kim would capitalize on the opportunity,
winning in dramatic fashion with a long two-putt.
HOST SITES OF THE 2008 AND 2009 KIWI CHALLENGE
2008 Champion Hunter Mahan
2009 Champion Anthony Kim

17. Depth= 31
10Par 4
Valley
364 343 297 252 249
•81
57•
299
273
231
187
183
-
-
-
-
-
224
199
155
110
107
-
-
-
-
-
315
289
246
201
197
-
-
-
-
-
327
302
256
211
207
-
-
-
-
-
77•
96•97•
•77
•123
•102
47•
118•
With the
wind at
your back,
this hole is
drivable for
the long hitter.
A tee shot
positioned right
centre sets you
up for a straight-
forward approach
shot. Be aware of the
hazard left and long
of the green.

18. Depth= 33
11Par 4
Totara
421 383 346 346 294
•92
258
220
184
184
135
-
-
-
-
-
327
289
252
252
200
-
-
-
-
-•74
•91
•113
•151
•110
•191
154•
174•
170•
194•
Aim tee shot
right centre of
the sloping fair-
way. A precise
approach shot is
essential to this
well-guarded
“island-like”
green. Shorter
hitters should
lay up in front of
the marsh. This
green slopes
severely from
right to left.
60•

19. Depth= 33
12Par 3
Raupo
210 163 153 143 103
This shallow, two-tiered green slopes toward
the marsh short and left of the green and
will require an extra club if the hole
location is on the right. Avoid missing
short or left at all costs.

20. Depth= 38
13Par 4
Tablelands
427 406 370 370 333
•78
57•
295
277
240
240
203
-
-
-
-
-
337
316
279
279
243
-
-
-
-
-
96•
169•
212•
217•
139•
•119
•145
•177•185
134•
157•
Aim your
tee shot at
the two
large Totara
trees in the
far distance.
This landing
area provides
the best angle
into a large,
well-bunkered
green. If the green
is not reachable
in two, favour the
right side.

21. Depth= 30
14Par 3
Waiaua Bay
230 176 176 145 116
A downhill par 3 with
distracting views
requires accuracy
from every tee.
Severe drop-offs
left and long of the
green await errant
tee shots.

22. Depth= 34
15Par 5
Cook’s Hook
544 513 513 488 410
•66 74•
240
210
210
187
115
-
-
-
-
-
285
252
252
226
146
-
-
-
-
-
A
77•
107•
134•
172•
•95
•108
•148
•187
•227 •230
The most demanding tee shot on the golf course.
A drive down the left side will allow the longer hitter
to reach this green in two. When laying up, play to
the right as this sets you up for the best angle into
the green with your approach.
FROM THIS
SPRINKLER
227
230
YARDS TO
POINT A
207
206
251•

23. Depth= 23
16Par 4
Temptation
367 353 326 308 270
•82
63•
241
228
202
186
149
-
-
-
-
-
271
256
227
210
170
-
-
-
-
-
291
277
250
233
194
-
-
-
-
-
279
268
244
229
193
-
-
-
-
-
116•
132•
140•
173•
100•
•100
•116
•143
•157
Aim your tee
shot down the
right-hand side of
the fairway. Distance
control on the short
downhill approach
is crucial as trouble
looms beyond the
green.

24. Depth= 41
17Par 4
Rainbow
472 441 405 405 369
•60
77•
303
272
237
237
200
-
-
-
-
-
300
272
241
241
207
-
-
-
-
-
80•
121•
162•
202•
240•
285•
181•
218•
•101
•142
•182•183
•221•222
On the tee, don’t bite off
more than you can chew.
Aim at the third mound on
the right side unless the wind
is assisting. Approach shots
landing slightly short and right
may receive a favourable bounce
toward the green.

25. Depth= 45
18Par 5
Tane Mahuta
539 501 470 439 328
FROM THIS
SPRINKLER
231 L
231 R
252
YARDS TO
POINT A
203
206
242
•55
92•
A
275
238
209
178
81
-
-
-
-
-
301
263
232
206
85
-
-
-
-
-
303
269
241
207
115
-
-
-
-
-
•113
•153
•173
•231
•270
•270
191•
231•
250• 252•
•156
Drives to the
left spell trouble
here. Continue to
favour the right side of this
fairway. Depending on the
hole location, this approach
can play two to three clubs
longer. Be mindful of the
false front on this green.

27. HCP
NET
Hole
Tiger
White
Green
Red
Yellow
Men’sHcp
Par
Ladies’Hcp
16 4 8
12 4 6
18 4 16
4 5 2
14 3 10
6 4 12
10 3 14
2 5 4
8 4 18
36
17 4 17
7 4 3
13 3 13
3 4 7
11 3 15
9 5 9
15 4 11
1 4 1
5 5 5
36
72
1 471 418 392 359 320
2 441 406 395 365 343
3 357 324 300 284 284
4 558 522 465 465 424
5 200 162 142 142 130
6 405 365 336 336 225
7 220 175 175 147 105
8 539 494 494 466 426
9 386 344 315 283 168
OUT 3577 3210 3014 2847 2425
10 364 343 297 252 249
11 421 383 346 346 294
12 210 163 153 143 103
13 427 406 370 370 333
14 230 176 176 145 116
15 544 513 513 488 410
16 367 353 326 308 270
17 472 441 405 405 369
18 539 501 470 439 328
IN 3574 3279 3056 2896 2472
TOT 7151 6489 6070 5743 4897

28. Matauri Bay Road
Matauri Bay
New Zealand