2025 BARFOOT & THOMPSON BAY OF PLENTY 5 COURSE CLASSIC
Dates: Monday 20 January – Friday 24 January 2025
Managed by PaR nz Golfing Holidays
ENTRIES OPEN NOW - Be part of one of New Zealand's largest and longest running multi-course golf tournaments. Established in the Bay of Plenty in 1995, the tournament will celebrate its 30 year anniversary in January 2025.
Tournament entries officially open early September 2024. Enter online now CLICK HERE.
EARLY BIRD OFFER - Enter on or before 31 October 2024 and pay $350 per player: Enter after 1st November and pay $399 per player
All local players - members of the 5 host clubs pay $300 per player
The Bay of Plenty 5 Course Classic attracts over 350 golfers to the region, including a large number of local and returning players. The camaraderie enjoyed and lifelong friendships that evolve are clearly evident. It is also a hugely popular format attracting new golfers to the region to enjoy a ‘feast of golf’ playing 5 rounds over 5 days!
Been before? The Bay of Plenty is the perfect summer holiday destination not only for the golf but for beaches, local shopping, restaurants, cafes and fun tourist adventures. Come find out for yourself!
GREAT SPONSOR - Barfoot & Thompson is delighted to announce its continued sponsorship of the prestigious 5 Course Classic 2025, a premier golf event showcasing the beauty and excellence of golfing in the Bay of Plenty. As a longstanding pillar in New Zealand's real estate market, Barfoot & Thompson celebrates its deepening roots in the Bay of Plenty, marked by the recent establishment of branches in Waihi Beach, Omokoroa, Mount Maunganui, and Cherrywood Tauranga. Additionally, the acquisition of Whangamata Real Estate further solidifies its commitment to serving communities across the region.
"We are thrilled to be a part of the 5 Course Classic 2025," said Louise Findlater, Bay of Plenty Branch Manager of Barfoot & Thompson. "This event not only highlights the exceptional golfing opportunities in the Bay of Plenty but also underscores our dedication to supporting local communities through partnerships that enhance quality of life." Louise stated,
“The 5 Course Classic 2025 promises a week of unparalleled golfing experience, bringing together enthusiasts and professionals alike on some of the Bay of Plenty's most scenic courses. Barfoot & Thompson extends a warm welcome to all participants, emphasizing our role as your trusted Real Estate Partners in achieving your property goals.”
For more information about Barfoot & Thompson's services in the Bay of Plenty or to explore exciting property opportunities, visit www.barfoot.co.nz or contact their local branches.
About Barfoot & Thompson: Barfoot & Thompson is New Zealand's largest privately-owned real estate company, proudly serving customers for over 100 years. With a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and community, Barfoot & Thompson continues to lead in residential, rural, and commercial real estate across the nation.
THE PROGRAMME - The tournament programme is set over 5 days playing 5 championship courses - Mount Maunganui, Omanu, Omokoroa, Tauranga and Te Puke. The Mount Maunganui course is ranked in NZ's Top 40 courses and along with Te Puke, Tauranga, Omokoroa and Omanu, the clubs have regularly hosted national events. Te Puke hosted the NZ PGA in 2021. Tauranga and Mount Maunganui annually host events on The NZ Charles Tour. Omanu has been a popular host venue for the Golf NZ Men’s & Women’s Mid Am and Omokoroa has hosted the Golf NZ Women’s Autumn Foursomes and numerous national veterans tournaments.
The competition format is Stableford over 5 rounds. Under the World Handicap System, handicaps will be changed daily. Prizes are awarded daily, with overall prizes by gender and multiple handicap divisions at the end of the week.
The field is limited to the first 400 entries received. Players are drawn into four equal groups and play a different course over the 5 days. You can nominate your playing rotation on entry by letting PaR nz know (on your registration form) the names of your travelling friends; we will do our best to arrange for you to play on the same courses. All participants enjoy a fantastic week of golf and social activities and the best weather that the Bay of Plenty can offer.
ELIGIBILITY - Open to men and women golfers from clubs around New Zealand as well as international golfers from Australia and the Pacific. Maximum handicaps of 36.0 apply for men and 40.4 for women. Minimum age is 20 years.
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