Whitford Park Golf Club (WPGC) is located in the stunning Whitford Valley only a half hour drive from the centre of Auckland in New Zealand.The original land, that was once an ostrich farm, was acquired in 1967 for the Whitford Park Golf Club. The area was 254 acres, of which 144 acres was developed into the golf course. The land cost at the time was $180,000.00 

The initial and enthusiastic Whitford Park Development Committee, led by Jack Eccles, established the Country Club concept, acquired the land, planned the golf course and club, identified funding arrangements and then secured the required members via a combination of Debenture ($330.00) or $100.00 subscription including a $50.00 joining fee.

The conceptual vision for the Country Club, that included club rooms, restaurant, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pool, children's play grounds and horse riding trails. The concept had its origins in the USA, where country clubs had proven popular.

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