
Windross Farm Course
Windross Farm Golf Course


About this course
Windross Farm occupies rolling farmland in Ardmore, a rural area approximately thirty kilometers southeast of central Auckland. Designed by Brett Thomson and opened in the early 2000s, the course was carved from working pastoral property, and the routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and open countryside views across the Hauraki Gulf region. The layout reflects Thomson's approach to incorporating existing landforms rather than imposing heavily manufactured features on the site. The course plays across varied terrain with several holes moving through gentle valleys and others positioned on higher ground that offers broader vistas. Native vegetation and stands of mature trees frame portions of the property, while other sections retain the open character of the original farmland. Water features appear on select holes, and the design generally emphasizes strategic options rather than penal hazards. The greens vary in size and contour, and the bunkering follows a naturalized style consistent with Thomson's design philosophy. Windross Farm operates as a public-access facility, serving both local golfers from the greater Auckland region and visitors exploring courses beyond the city's more established layouts. The club maintains a relaxed atmosphere suited to its semi-rural setting, and the course is used for regional amateur competitions and society events. Its location near the small township of Ardmore places it within reach of Auckland's southern suburbs while offering a quieter alternative to urban courses.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ardmore, Auckland, NZ
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2011
- Designer
- Brett Thomson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Difficulty
- 70.7/118
Getting there
The journey to Windross Farm Golf Course begins at Auckland International Airport, New Zealand's primary gateway, followed by a leisurely forty-minute drive south through the rolling countryside of the Auckland region. The route traces State Highway 1 before peeling off into the rural tranquility of Ardmore, where working farmland and open pastures gradually replace suburban sprawl. As you wind through the final approach, the landscape opens to reveal the club's secluded setting - a working farm transformed into one of New Zealand's most distinctive golfing estates, where the city's hum fades entirely into pastoral silence.

FAQ
Common questions about Windross Farm
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Windross Farm was designed by Brett Thomson.
Yes. Windross Farm is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Windross Farm is 72.
The slope rating at Windross Farm is 118.
Windross Farm is a 18-hole course.



