2025 Barfoot & Thompson Bay of Plenty 5 Course Classic by PaR nz Golfing Holidays

ENTRIES OPEN

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 are now open.

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 five rounds over five 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!

Te Puke

Early Bird special – Enter before the 17th November and pay only NZ $350 (save $49)

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 five days playing five championship courses – Mount, Omanu, Omokoroa, Tauranga and Te Puke. The Mount course is ranked in NZ’s Top 40 courses and along with Te Puke, Tauranga, Omokoroa and Omanu, has regularly hosted national events. Te Puke hosted the NZ PGA in 2021. Tauranga and Mount 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 five 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 five 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.

Omokoroa

Past winners

INCLUSIONS

• Tournament entry to the 2025 Bay of Plenty 5 Course Classic

• Five (5) rounds of golf

~ Mount Golf Club

~ Omanu Golf Club

~ Omokoroa Golf Club

~ Tauranga Golf Club

~ Te Puke Golf Club

• Entry into the Titleist PRO V1 2s Competition

• Barfoot & Thompson Player gift

• Complimentary morning tea at Registration on Monday 20 January

• Light lunch at Prize Giving on Friday 25 January

• Extensive prize list valued over $24,000 including:

~ Daily individual winners

~ Closest to the pins

~ Overall individual winners by gender and multiple handicap divisions

ORGANISERS

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

(not included but please pre-book with your entry)

• Quality FootJoy polo shirt with tournament logo @ NZD$77

• Cart (seat) pre-booked at each course @ NZD$25 per day shared

~ In case of an over subscription, and where the number of carts are limited, priority will be given to those with a valid medical reason who may be asked to produce a medical certificate.

• Trundlers (push trolleys) pre-booked at each course @ NZD$10 per day

• Practice rounds at each course, contact the golf clubs direct

• Trinity Hill Wines will be on sale at special tournament prices $36 per twin pack – to be collected at Registration

The team from PaR nz Golfing Holidays will again be tournament directors and event organisers. The PaR nz Team are multi-course specialists and will be bringing a high level of professionalism to this long-standing great tournament.

Te Puke

Tauiranga

PROGRAMME

• Monday 20 January 2025: ROUND 1

~10:30am – 12:00pm Tournament registration at your Round 1 Course

~ Complimentary welcome morning tea