One of Canterbury’s most prestigious golf clubs has gone into voluntary liquidation, delivering a blow to the region’s golfing community.
Pegasus Golf Club announced the move on March 6 via social media, though it sought to reassure members that day-to-day operations would continue unaffected.
According to Star News, “the course, clubhouse, and all day-to-day activities continue as usual,” the club said, adding that member presence on the course would help maintain club spirit during the transition.
However, the appointed liquidator, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, has advised that gift vouchers can neither be issued nor redeemed for the time being.
The club’s adjoining resort is also in liquidation. The property was purchased in 2018 by Auckland businessman Xiangming (Sam) Huo for $14.8 million before being listed for sale in June 2024.
Canterbury Golf general manager Blair Minton described the news as “devastating” for the region’s golfing scene. The 18-hole, 80-hectare course has long been regarded as one of Canterbury’s premier championship venues, having hosted the Ladies European Tour in 2010, 2011 and 2012, the NZPGA tournament in 2019, and a leg of the Sir Bob Charles Tour in 2020. It also hosts the Club Car Classic on the Charles Tour each October.
“They’re one of the traditional championship standard courses. It’s devastating news for everyone involved,” Minton said.
The golf club’s website is offline.
