Short Breaks Nov 27, 2008
The views at New Zealand's Kauri Cliffs lodge could put a golfer off her game, writes Sue Wallace. Jim Darby12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nashawtuc not on Champions Tour schedule for 2009 Nov 13, 2008
It's a combination that produced "The Kiwi Challenge," which involves a trio of American stars - Hunter Mahan, Anthony Kim, and Brandt Snedeker - along with Aussie Adam Scott as they take on two spectacular courses in New Zealand, Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers. While the competition took place a few weeks ago, it's well worth a peek Saturday and Sunday from 4-6 p.m. on NBC, given the talent and scenery. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Notes: A thousand-mile journey ends at Magic Kingdom Nov 12, 2008
"On the 13th hole at Kauri Cliffs, the moment Hunter Mahan's second shot left the club, I knew it was well over the green, and my first thought was that it was a bad yardage,'' Williams said in an interview with tournament organizers. "But these days, caddies who work for this caliber of player don't make mistakes with yardages. "I made the call on air, which was a poor call on my behalf,'' he said. "However, it was the first thought in my head. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mahan wins $1.5 million Kiwi Challenge in playoff Oct 29, 2008
The first round was played Monday at the Kauri Cliffs course in Northland province. Mahan had four birdies and an eagle between the 12th and 16th holes Tuesday to post his closing-round 65 and tie Kim, who shot 66 for a two-round total of 136. (ESPN -- Golf)
Snedeker ties course record, leads Kiwi Challenge Oct 28, 2008
Snedeker finished the first day of the four-man event at Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand's Northland province ahead of compatriots (70), (71) and Australian , who shot a 73. The tournament continues Tuesday on the Cape Kidnappers course at Hawke's Bay in New Zealand's central North Island. (ESPN -- Golf)
Tom Cruise: Not Dead Oct 18, 2008
This isn t the first time that these particular cliffs the Kauri Cliffs have been embroiled in a high profile Hollywood hoax. Two years ago the same reports emerged about another Tom Tom Hanks. (Same Same)
Tom Cruise Lives! Oct 17, 2008
The short-on-details report claimed that Cruise plunged more than 60 feet to his death from the Kauri Cliffs while shooting a film yesterday morning nearly the exact same nonfate back in 2006. While it so far has avoided culpability this time around, Hanks' phony-plunge story was later attributed to , a site that serves as a fake news generator and allows users to plug a celebrity's name into made-up stories. (E! Online)
Don't fall for reports of Tom Cruise's death Oct 17, 2008
Claims that the star of Top Gun and Mission: Impossible had plunged to death from the Kauri Cliffs circulated on the Internet on Thursday and were even picked up by traders on the Singapore oil and foreign exchange markets. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Notebook: Last autumn appearance for Texas Open Oct 8, 2008
It's a just reward for a tournament that never complained about being held in the same week as the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup, or when it was relegated to the not-so-illustrious "Fall Series'' when the FedEx Cup came along.The move gives 00004000 the tour a three-week Texas Swing after The Players Championship in May.While the tour has not released its 2009 schedule, individual tournament Web sites indicate the Texas Open will be from May 14-17, followed by the Byron Nelson Championship in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods' caddie Williams to do work as TV analyst Oct 8, 2008
They will play 36 holes, on Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers, with the winner of the stroke-play event getting $1. 5 million of the $2. (ESPN -- Golf)
In the market for form Oct 5, 2008
Along with American young guns Anthony Kim, Brandt Snedeker and Hunter Mahon, Scott will play in the inaugural Kiwi Challenge at the Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers courses in New Zealand later this month. Prizemoney of $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Top 100 Courses Outside the U.S. Oct 3, 2008
Kauri Cliffs G.C. & Lodge Northland, New Zealand 94. Olivos G.C. Buenos Aires, Argentina 95. (ESPN -- Golf)
'Young Guns' highlight inaugural Kiwi Challenge Jul 29, 2008
The Oct. 27-28 Kiwi Challenge features the four "Young Guns" playing 18 holes each day over two days on two of the most picturesque courses in the world: Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers ... To earn that check, the four players will begin with 7,119-yard Kauri Cliffs ... Designed by Orlando-based architect David Harman, Kauri Cliffs hosted the 2003 Shell Wonderful World of Golf, a match pitting New Zealander Michael Campbell against the popular Fred Couples. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Once-in-a-lifetime golf trips Mar 5, 2008
Golfers have even more reason to visit, given the grandeur of two north island courses, Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers ... "It's rare to find such exquisite pieces of real estate for golf courses, and both of these sites made the most of it with world-class resorts. In fact, I've called Kauri Cliffs the best little golf resort in the world.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Deal of a lifetime Mar 1, 2007
and you could and win a holiday for two to New Zealand's famed Kauri Cliffs Lodge valued at $15,000. Get The BulletinGet the latest Bulletin stories how, where and when you want it. (Ninemsn)
Real Living: Ad brings chance to explore roots Jan 10, 2007
" From the moment their flight landed, they were treated to that culture as the natives greeted them with singing and haka, an ancient Maori dance. They swam with the dolphins. They bungee jumped. They stayed at the Kauri Cliffs, a $7,000-a-night retreat that included their own private chef. "The only thing we had to spring for was McDonald's," Richard Wybrow said. While her mother and father indulged in the nightlife, Chye (pronounced shy) got to know her New Zealand relatives. "It was cool,"... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
