Raglan Golf Club

Overview: Raglan’s public course offers 18 holes beneath Mount Karioi, with views toward Raglan township and the harbour. The current card measures 4,874 metres at par 69, creating a compact round where placement and approach control matter more than carrying every hole with a driver. The course fits the town’s relaxed coastal character and works well as a golf stop for travellers exploring the west coast of Waikato.

History: Golf at Raglan developed through the post-war growth of the district, with the present public course established on council land in 1968. The club has remained closely connected to the local community and continues to present the property as both a place for regular play and a visitor attraction. Current club history is preserved through the Raglan Club archive, while the active golf site supplies the present course and scorecard.

Did You Know? Mount Karioi is not just a backdrop behind the clubhouse. Its shape helps explain the course’s changing views as the round moves across the property, with the harbour and township opening up from elevated playing positions.