The world number 3 in golf is planning a trip to New Zealand with his mates this summer. And the destination is “exceptional” Te Arai Links and Tara Iti.
McIlroy, who has had a rollercoaster 2024, plans to play some of the country’s best golf courses.
“I’m going to New Zealand for a golf trip in December, too. So it’s time off, but I’m still keeping busy. It’ll be nice to have some time to do the things I’m interested in,” McIlroy told The Scotsman.
“I want to go down there and play Tara Iti and Te Arai. I have a friend that has a house down there. A group of us are going down for five days. I played there in the Bonallack Trophy in 2006. But I haven’t been back since.”
Tara Iti is ranked No 2 in the world by Golf Digest magazine. Te Arai Links South Course opened in 2022, followed by the opening of the North Course last year, with both courses being highly praised. The Top 100 website rates Tara Iti, Te Arai Links North and Te Arai Links South as the top three courses in New Zealand.
