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Junior golfer hitting balls at the Golf 360 driving range in Mount Maunganui
Getting Your Child Started in Golf: A Guide for NZ Parents
July 31, 2026
One of the most common conversations I have in the shop. Here's how I'd actually approach getting a child started in golf, including what to buy first and what can wait.
Woman starting golf at a clear driving range beside a blue PGF Futura women's package golf set.
Starting Golf as a Woman: What You Actually Need
July 30, 2026
A PGA Professional's plain guide to starting golf as a woman in New Zealand. What equipment you actually need, what you can ignore for now, and where to begin.
A left handed golfer in a golf simulator about to hit a driver
Buying Left-Handed Golf Clubs in New Zealand: An Honest Guide
July 30, 2026
A left-handed PGA Professional's honest guide to buying left-handed golf clubs in New Zealand. What's actually available, what needs ordering, and why fitting matters more when your options are limited.
A golfer rugged up in warm clothes on a frosty golf course
What to Wear for Winter Golf in New Zealand
July 30, 2026
A PGA Professional's guide to dressing for winter golf in New Zealand. How to layer properly, what waterproof actually means, and the pieces worth spending on first.
Three golf GPS watches displaying course maps and yardages on a New Zealand golf course.
Best Golf GPS Watches in NZ (2026): Which One Should You Buy?
July 20, 2026
A PGA Professional compares the best golf GPS watches in NZ for 2026, including Garmin S12, S44, S50, S70, J1 and clip-on alternatives.
PGA Professional Scott Pickett comparing steel and graphite iron shafts in a Foresight Sports fitting studio
Steel vs Graphite Iron Shafts: Which Should You Use?
July 14, 2026
Steel or graphite iron shafts? Learn how weight, feel, speed, comfort and consistency should shape your choice, and why the label alone never tells the full story.