Yards

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 thegreen and are indicated throughout with a white dot(•o). Numbers inside atan 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.

The Lodge at Kauri CliffsThe Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the PacificOcean. Cape Brett, the offshore Cavalli Islands and the Championship GolfCourse are part of the panorama that can be viewed from the broad verandas and card room. Gourmet dining can be enjoyed in the main DiningRoom as well as in the private dining areas.

Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers’ sister property, provides accommodations ofeleven outlying guest cottages, each with two guest suites. Each suite offers itsown private porch, spacious bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace,walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. The cottages are nestled on the edge of anative 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 fitnesscentre. 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 nearbyactivities 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, DoubtlessBay, the Puketi Kauri Forest, Rainbow Falls, historic Russell and the Waitangi Treaty House.

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Depth= 32

1 Par 4

Takou

471 418 392 359 320

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114•

155• 155••179 •177

•135

•80

•119

•213

•139

•216•233

•197

96•

The opening hole is astraightaway par 4.

A tee shot left centre of fairway

gives the bestapproach intothe green. Beaware of thebunker and

severe drop-offon the left side of the green.

Depth= 39

2 Par 4

Cape Brett

441 406 395 365 343

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287251241210187

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304272262234212

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•100

61•82•

121•

141•141•

162• 181•

242•

•121•121

•78

•183

•162

•223•240

203•

Picking a linemakes this drivevery challenging. A teeshot slightly right of theyardage post sets up thebest angle into the greenfor your approach. Becautious of the severedrop-offs to the left and back of the green.

Depth= 29

3 Par 4

Puriri

357 324 300 284 284

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61•266234208193193

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294261236221221

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284253230216216

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•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.”

Depth= 30

4 Par 5

Cambo

558 522 465 465 424

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YARDS TOPOINT A

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256223180180132

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•97

•191

•134

•250

•192

•274

156•

217•

257•

213•

152•

One of thegreat par 5s ingolf. Aim tee

shot inside theleft-hand bunkers.Long hitters will

have the option ofgoing for this greenin two. When layingup, be aware of the narrowing landingarea and hazard onthe right. Accuracyon your approach is vital as trouble

looms behind and to the right

of the green.

Depth= 35

5 Par 3

Boomerang

200 162 142 142 130

Pay attention tothe wind direction as good

club selection is important onthis demanding par 3. Less

adventurous golfers consider aiming at the small fairway

left of the green.

Depth= 41

6 Par 4

Falls

405 365 336 336 225

•61 •57

98•

299260232232118

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•75

•103

•132•122

92•

119•

153•

111•

A very demanding

par 4. Position your tee shot

left centre for anuphill approachthat plays two to three clubs longer than the marked

distance. This greenis extremely deepand undulating.

Depth= 34

7 Par 3

Cavalli

220 175 175 147 105

A picturesque par 3 that requires accuracy off the tee. Be consciousof the wind as this willinfluence your clubselection. If indoubt, take anextra club.Magnificentviews ofPink Beachcan be seenfrom theback tees.

Depth= 35

8 Par 5

Warrior

539 494 494 466 426

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90108130151

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238194194169129

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289241241212172

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54•56•

97•121•

174•

216•

280•

•139

•197

•278 •259

•195

238•218•

An uphill par 5that requires a

long drive downthe left side. Longhitters be aware ofthe trouble left if

going for this greenin two. Distance

control is importanton your approach to

this long, narrowtwo-tiered green.

Depth= 36

9 Par 4

Giant Steps

386 344 315 283 168

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114• 112••98 •93

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A severely uphillpar 4 completesthe front 9.Don't let thegully “bully”you, for a goodtee shot will easily carry. The tendency isto under club thesecond shot tothis large deepgreen.

Cape KidnappersSet atop 6,000 acres in Hawke’s Bay on New Zealand’s North Island, The Farmat Cape Kidnappers features 22 guest suites and a four bedroom Owner’sCottage. 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 canenjoy the wine cellar, infinity pool, spa and fitness center, as well as miles ofhiking and biking trails, the world’s largest land based Gannet colony, and ourunique Kiwi Discovery Walk.

Cape Kidnappers’ golf course features eighteen holes designed by legendaryarchitect Tom Doak. It has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels ofgolf course architecture, with remarkable sea-views. The course plays highabove the ocean atop dramatic cliffs that extend to the Pacific. Along with itssister property, Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers hosted the PGA TOUR’s KiwiChallenge in 2008 and 2009, and has received numerous awards including aranking among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World.

On October 27th & 28th of 2008, Kauri Cliffs and CapeKidnappers hosted the inaugural Kiwi Challenge. Thistwo-day, made-for-TV event featured four of the game’sbrightest young stars. Adam Scott, Hunter Mahan,Anthony Kim and Brandt Snedeker travelled to NewZealand’s North Island for two days of golf at KauriCliffs and Cape Kidnappers to compete for the US $2.6million purse. Brandt Snedeker set a new course recordat Kauri Cliffs with a 6-under, par 66 to take the leadafter round one, but Hunter Mahan managed fourbirdies and an eagle on day two at Cape Kidnappers topost a course record of 65 and tie his Ryder Cup teammate Anthony Kim at 136. A par on the secondplayoff hole was enough to give Mahan the win. BrandtSnedeker finished third, one stroke back, and AustralianAdam Scott was fourth.

On November 11th & 12th of 2009, Cape Kidnappersplayed host to the 2nd instalment of the Kiwi Challenge,featuring Defending Champion Hunter Mahan, AnthonyKim, Sean O’Hair and Camilo Villegas. The first roundsaw stellar play from O’Hair, who carded a 3-under, par68. Hunter Mahan made a charge in round two, but Kimand O’Hair holed clutch putts on the final hole to finishat 5 under. Anthony and Sean marched to hole 15, whichhad challenged the players all week, for the sudden-death playoff. O’Hair’s errant tee shot gave Kim an earlyadvantage, 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 Mahan2009 Champion Anthony Kim

Depth= 31

10Par 4

Valley

364 343 297 252 249

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With thewind at your back,this hole isdrivable forthe long hitter.A tee shot positioned right centre sets you up for a straight-forward approachshot. Be aware of the hazard left and long of the green.

Depth= 33

11Par 4

Totara

421 383 346 346 294

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Aim tee shotright centre of

the sloping fair -way. A precise

approach shot isessential to thiswell-guarded“island-like”

green. Shorterhitters should

lay up in front ofthe marsh. This

green slopesseverely fromright to left.

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Depth= 33

12Par 3

Raupo

210 163 153 143 103

This shallow, two-tiered green slopes towardthe marsh short and left of the green and will require an extra club if the hole location is on the right. Avoid missingshort or left at all costs.

Depth= 38

13Par 4

Tablelands

427 406 370 370 333

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Aim yourtee shot atthe two large Totaratrees in thefar distance.This landingarea providesthe best angleinto a large,well-bunkeredgreen. If the green is not reachable in two, favour theright side.

Depth= 30

14Par 3

Waiaua Bay

230 176 176 145 116

A downhill par 3 withdistracting viewsrequires accuracyfrom every tee.Severe drop-offs

left and long of thegreen await errant

tee shots.

Depth= 34

15Par 5

Cook’s Hook

544 513 513 488 410

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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.

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Depth= 23

16Par 4

Temptation

367 353 326 308 270

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Aim your teeshot down the right-hand side of the fairway. Distancecontrol on the shortdownhill approachis crucial as troublelooms beyond thegreen.

Depth= 41

17Par 4

Rainbow

472 441 405 405 369

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On the tee, don’t bite offmore than you can chew.Aim at the third mound onthe right side unless the windis assisting. Approach shotslanding slightly short and rightmay receive a favourable bouncetoward the green.

Depth= 45

18Par 5

Tane Mahuta

539 501 470 439 328

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Drives to theleft spell troublehere. Continue tofavour the right side of thisfairway. Depending on the hole location, this approach can play two to three clubslonger. Be mindful of the false front on this green.

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Hole

Tiger

White

Green

Red Yellow

Men’s

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Par Ladies’

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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

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7 4 3

13 3 13

3 4 7

11 3 15

9 5 9

15 4 11

1 4 1

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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

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