Clarks Beach Golf Club is a country course on Stevenson Road in Clarks Beach, rated 4.6 from 128 reviews. Set on the Manukau Harbour shore with pohutakawa-lined fairways, the course offers views from each hole and a clubhouse with bar and café open daily, attracting both casual players and visitors.
A good golf course balances aesthetics with challenge. Views matter—they're part of why people choose one course over another—but they shouldn't be the whole story. What separates a memorable course from a pretty one is course design: hole routing that keeps things interesting, pin placements that reward thought, and rough terrain or hazards that make club selection matter. A walkable layout appeals to those without carts, while a strong clubhouse culture—friendly staff, decent food, a place to gather—turns a round of golf into a day out. Regulars learn which courses value that social element alongside the golf itself.
Clarks Beach brings that balance to Franklin: a waterside location where the views and the game itself combine.