Sweet Spot — 36 Iconic Kiwi Golf Courses
From the sunbaked turf of Kaitāia to the reclaimed riverbed of Tīeke, the undulating sand dunes of Paraparaumu to the jagged schist of Roxburgh, the deceptive might of Waitara to the sprawling glory of The Hills—the essence of New Zealand golf is found in the bones of the land. Walking across this astonishing geography, searching for the quintessential New Zealand golfing experience, Michael Donaldson and Phil Hamilton encountered an array of fascinating people, places and history. Sweet Spot is the result—a careful selection of their very best courses, exquisitely captured by renowned landscape photographer Arno Gasteiger. A landmark publication, Sweet Spot celebrates the art, beauty and design of Aotearoa’s breathtaking golfing terrain like never before.
From the sunbaked turf of Kaitāia to the reclaimed riverbed of Tīeke, the undulating sand dunes of Paraparaumu to the jagged schist of Roxburgh, the deceptive might of Waitara to the sprawling glory of The Hills—the essence of New Zealand golf is found in the bones of the land. Walking across this astonishing geography, searching for the quintessential New Zealand golfing experience, Michael Donaldson and Phil Hamilton encountered an array of fascinating people, places and history. Sweet Spot is the result—a careful selection of their very best courses, exquisitely captured by renowned landscape photographer Arno Gasteiger. A landmark publication, Sweet Spot celebrates the art, beauty and design of Aotearoa’s breathtaking golfing terrain like never before.
From the sunbaked turf of Kaitāia to the reclaimed riverbed of Tīeke, the undulating sand dunes of Paraparaumu to the jagged schist of Roxburgh, the deceptive might of Waitara to the sprawling glory of The Hills—the essence of New Zealand golf is found in the bones of the land. Walking across this astonishing geography, searching for the quintessential New Zealand golfing experience, Michael Donaldson and Phil Hamilton encountered an array of fascinating people, places and history. Sweet Spot is the result—a careful selection of their very best courses, exquisitely captured by renowned landscape photographer Arno Gasteiger. A landmark publication, Sweet Spot celebrates the art, beauty and design of Aotearoa’s breathtaking golfing terrain like never before.
Production details
Title: Sweet Spot: 36 iconic golf courses that celebrate the best of New Zealand
Authors: Michael Donaldson & Phil Hamilton
Photographer: Arno Gasteiger
Designed by: Alan Deare & Dave McDonald, Area Design
RRP: $95.00
Dimensions: 240mm × 200mm, portrait
Binding: 2 × hardback volumes contained in slipcase
Extent: 208 pages per volume (416 pages total)
Slipcase: matt laminated, foiled type, circular die-cut
Volumes: gloss laminated, fluoro printing + ‘dimple’ debossing
Internals: full colour + spot PMS, 140gsm matt art, FSC
Features: ribbon
ISBN: 9780473692193
Publication: July 2024