Pegasus Golf Club
Twenty five minutes north of Christchurch, Pegasus is one of Canterbury's newest championship courses, a Kristine Kerr parkland par 72 of about 6,324 yards opened in 2009, laid among the lakes and wetlands of a purpose built coastal town.
Photo: Pegasus Golf and Sports Club via Google.
The verdict
Pegasus is one of the youngest courses on any South Island golf trip, and that modernity is its character. It opened in December 2009 as the centerpiece of the new town of Pegasus, north of Christchurch, designed by New Zealand architect Kristine Kerr and shaped from the start around the lakes and wetlands of the coastal site. A par 72 of about 6,324 yards, it is a contemporary parkland course built to be enjoyed by golfers of every standard.
For the traveling golfer it is an easy, rewarding addition to a Canterbury itinerary. The land is open and the routing generous, but the water and the wind off the nearby coast keep it interesting, and the conditioning is good for a public course. It does not carry the tournament pedigree of its near neighbor Clearwater, but as a relaxed, well presented round close to the city it earns its place on a South Island week.
Pegasus at a glance
- Opened
- 2009
- Designer
- Kristine Kerr
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,324 yds
- Access
- Public, book ahead
Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading databases. Pegasus was designed by Kristine Kerr and opened on 5 December 2009 as a parkland championship course playing to a par of 72 over about 6,324 yards. Green fees vary by season, so always confirm current access and any fees directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Pegasus plays across flat, open coastal ground, and the designer used water and shaping to give the holes their interest rather than dramatic elevation. Lakes and wetlands edge a number of fairways and greens, so the round asks for accuracy and good course management, with the smart line often hugging one side to leave the cleanest approach.
Wind is the natural defense. With the sea close by, a benign morning can stiffen quickly, and a player who flights the ball and respects the water will score far better than one who fights it. The greens are modern in design, well contoured and fair, and the bunkering is placed to catch the careless rather than to trick the honest shot.
It is an approachable, enjoyable course rather than a fierce one, and that is exactly what suits most visitors looking for a good day on a Canterbury trip. Friendly from the forward tees and a decent test from the back, Pegasus is a comfortable, contemporary round close to Christchurch.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public course; visiting golfers welcome seven days |
| Green fee | Visitor green fees apply; good value for a modern Canterbury round (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve a tee time in advance, especially over summer and at weekends |
| On the day | Walking and carts both available; clubhouse and pro shop; smart golf dress |
| Getting there | Town of Pegasus, about 25 minutes north of central Christchurch |
| Best months | November to April for the warmest, driest playing conditions |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Pegasus Golf and Sports Club where published; rates change, so always confirm current access and any fees directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Most visitors base themselves in Christchurch, around 25 minutes south, with the full range of city hotels, restaurants and an airport that makes Canterbury an easy first or last stop. The town of Pegasus and the nearby seaside village of Pegasus Bay also have relaxed options close to the course.
From a Christchurch base Pegasus pairs naturally with the championship resort golf at Clearwater on the city's northern edge, and links into a wider South Island tour south to Queenstown and Millbrook Resort.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Christchurch.
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Pegasus questions
Who designed Pegasus Golf Club?
Pegasus was designed by New Zealand golf architect Kristine Kerr and opened on 5 December 2009 as the centerpiece of the new town of Pegasus, north of Christchurch.
What is the par and length of Pegasus?
Pegasus is a parkland championship course playing to a par of 72 and measuring about 6,324 yards, with lakes and wetlands shaping many of the holes.
Can visitors play Pegasus Golf Club?
Yes. Pegasus is a public course that welcomes visiting golfers seven days. Book a tee time in advance, and always confirm current access and any fees directly before booking.
Where is Pegasus Golf Club?
Pegasus sits in the town of Pegasus, about 25 minutes north of central Christchurch in Canterbury, an easy add to a South Island golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.