Kurow Golf Club

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

31/05/2026

Congrats Britt on a good day in Omarama

Winner ladies and NTP - Brittney Haugh - Kurow

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Ralene on her Hole in One at the Waimate teams tournament yesterday!

Congratulations to Ralene Sutherland on her hole-in-one on the 141-metre, par 3, 8th hole, 'Craigisla', during the Ladies' Teams Stableford Tournament at Waimate Golf Club today.

Photo: Sue McCulloch

17/05/2026

The difference between good golfers and everyone else usually shows up right after the bad shot.

Anybody can stripe one down the middle. Recovery shots are where rounds are either saved or completely ruined. And most amateurs make the same mistake every time. They try to pull off the miracle shot instead of the smart one.

Sometimes the smartest play is boring. Punching out sideways. Taking your medicine. Advancing the ball back into position instead of trying to thread a 4 iron through a gap that barely exists.

A lot of recovery golf starts with understanding the lie too. Thick rough, pine straw, hardpan, old divots, every surface changes what the ball wants to do. The faster you recognize that, the less likely you are to force a shot the lie simply won’t allow.

Slopes matter just as much. Ball above your feet, expect it to draw. Below your feet, expect fade. Uphill lies launch higher, downhill lies come out lower and faster. Fighting those tendencies usually creates even more trouble.

And honestly, one of the best golf rules ever is the “80% rule.” If you’re not at least 80% confident you can pull the shot off, don’t attempt it.

That mindset alone can save multiple strokes a round.

The best recovery players aren’t magicians. They’re disciplined.

What’s the biggest mistake you make after hitting a bad shot?

14/05/2026

13/05/2026

Men’s Club Champs + Lindsay Smith Knockout Draws attached.
Any inquiries contact club Captain Mark Hamilton 022 180 9900

13/05/2026

Attn KGC Members:
Saturday: 3-Putt group from Tokanui GC joins club day, tee off 12.30pm
Sunday: Eagles visit, tee off 11am

13/05/2026

Waimate Ladies Team Stableford Tournament. We would love to see you. 🏌‍♀️