Like many businesses, our journey began with a simple idea. We’re passionate about golf, and we believe New Zealand has a truly remarkable and unique golf story to share.
Having played golf around the world and across New Zealand, we’ve experienced the brilliance of our top courses - each one rivalling the best, anywhere. But over time, we’ve found that the true joy of golf isn’t just in ticking off bucket-list courses. It’s in the camaraderie with fellow players and witnessing the pride of local members who love their home course.
New Zealand is rich with courses that embody this spirit. We’re drawn to the passion of the people who keep these clubs thriving, the history that lingers in every clubhouse, and the charming quirks that make each course unique (have you ever ridden a cable car to start your round?).
These are places where communities come together, where golfers bring their dogs in carts, where kids play barefoot and fall in love with the game, and where families and volunteers keep the tradition alive, day in and day out.
These are the courses we’re excited to visit and revisit—and we want to share them with you. With hundreds of such gems scattered across New Zealand, let us craft an itinerary that allows you to discover them for yourself.
And if you want some of those bucket-list courses, we can do that to.

Meet Our Team

Dave
Chief Tour Guide and general dogsbody – The buck stops here, unless he can blame Pete. Proud Kiwi of Ngāi Tahu decent; passionate about showing our manuhiri (visitor/guests) what NZ Golf, our Clubs and people, have to offer. When he’s not organising Vivid Golf Tours you can find Dave hitting (but mainly missing) the fairways at Omanu Golf Course.
Handicap: 5 - ish
Dream 4-ball:
- Foxy (Ryan Fox)
- Lydia Ko
- Sam Torrance (for the on-course commentary)

Joy
Actual Boss of Vivid but happy for Dave to take the heat. Another proud Ngāi Tahu descendent. Controls the purse strings to keep Pete in check. Super organised, if something needs doing, Joy has already done it. Or she is on the boy’s case for not getting it done.
Handicap: 19
Dream 4-ball:
- Kazuma Kobori
- Minjee Lee
- Grace Kim

Viv
A late starter to the golf addiction – went from never having held a golf club and a 44-handicap to a 6 handicap in under five years…and still trying to work out her golf swing (aren’t we all). Works and plays golf best under pressure so loves a good tournament. Wishes all courses allowed dogs on them – well behaved ones anyway (which counts hers out).
Handicap: 5
Dream 4-ball:
- Ernie Els – just to watch his tempo on repeat
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Luke Kwon

Pete
#2 Tour Guide – nothing worries Pete. When he’s not doing what Joy tells him, you’ll find Pete behind the wheel of any number of his classic cars. Or sampling whisky. But never at the same time – very responsible is Pete. On a personal mission to keep Golf Ball manufacturers in business. Favourite post-shot routine – “Oh Noooo”.
Handicap: 16
Dream 4-ball:
- Cam Smith
- Minwoo Lee
- Lydia Ko
Book your tour today.
New Zealand golf experiences run by golfers who understand golfers needs.