NZ Golf Rankings team
Andrew Whiley is the past President of the NZPGA, NZPGA Board member from 2008 to 2024 and was the former Head Professional at Chisholm Links in Dunedin from 2003 to 2015. He was elected to the Dunedin City Council in 2013 and is currently in his fourth term on council.
Andrew joined the NZPGA in 1984. He was the Assistant Professional at the Miramar Golf Club before going on to become the Golf Professional at Te Awamatu Golf Club. He then lived in Northern California for a period of time, where he tried to play professionally before becoming a caddy at Pebble Beach. A three-year stint in Canada saw him working as Assistant Professional in Calgary and at Banff Springs, before returning to New Zealand and taking up the role of Golf Professional at Whanganui Golf Club for a three-year period before returning to Canada for 7-years in various roles in the golf industry.
Andrew first coordinated the NZ Golf Rankings in 2012, after various rankings of New Zealand golf course were being undertaken with rankers who had very little knowledge of NZ golf courses, especially in the regions.
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Paraparaumu earned our unique pick for offering a true links experience, combining championship pedigree with raw coastal beauty you won’t find anywhere else.
Tara Iti is our unique pick for its world-class design, surreal coastal setting, and the kind of golfing experience that feels almost otherworldly.
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New Zealand Golf Rankings also wants to acknowledge the great work that golf clubs across the country do to present their golf courses in outstanding condition.
For many, it is a ‘labour of love’ and even though a course may not be in the ‘Top 10’, you will know why it is worth playing and what makes it so enjoyable.
Please use these rankings to get out and play as many of New Zealand’s great golf courses as you can. It will be worth your while!
