Can You Play Kauri Cliffs on TGC 2019?

Kauri Cliffs is the other world-class New Zealand course on the North Island, and it is available on TGC 2019. If Cape Kidnappers is the dramatic one, Kauri Cliffs is the playable one. Both are worth your time.

What Is Kauri Cliffs?

Kauri Cliffs sits on a 6,000-acre property near Kerikeri in Northland, New Zealand. It was designed by David Harman and opened in 2000, with later refinements by Rees Jones and Steve Weisser. Like Cape Kidnappers, it occupies an old sheep ranch atop an ocean-front plateau laced with canyons. Unlike Kidnappers, the course has hills of native rough, stands of fern, and more forced carries over gorges.

Fifteen of the 18 holes run along the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The course plays 6,528 meters at a par of 72 with a slope of 144, making it a serious test from the back tees. The 7th and 8th holes and the 14th through 17th holes run parallel to the ocean, several hundred feet above the water.

Kauri Cliffs on TGC 2019: Quality Assessment

The TGC 2019 community build of Kauri Cliffs, listed as “Kauri Cliffs @ Matauri,” captures the dramatic coastal setting effectively. The cliff-top holes along the Pacific are the standout. The visual presentation in the TGC 2019 engine handles the ocean views and the native vegetation well.

The course plays at its full length in the TGC version. The forced carries over the gorges are present, and the wind effects on the exposed coastal holes are noticeable. The greens are large and undulating, which is accurate to the real course.

The TGC 2019 community build system means you can find and download Kauri Cliffs through the in-game course browser. It is free with your TGC 2019 license.

How to Access Kauri Cliffs on TGC 2019

Open the TGC 2019 course browser and search for “Kauri Cliffs” or “Kauri Cliffs @ Matauri.” The community build is available for free download to all TGC 2019 users. No additional purchases needed.

The Verdict

Kauri Cliffs on TGC 2019 is a solid addition to the platform. The course is one of the best in New Zealand, and the TGC community build gives you access to a course that is otherwise a 14-hour flight away. If you are a TGC 2019 user looking for international coastal golf, this is the download.

For more TGC 2019 course recommendations, check out the best courses on TGC 2019 guide and the full TGC 2019 software review.

Frequently Asked Questions

How realistic is this course on GSPro?

The LIDAR recreation captures real elevation data, green contours, and hole routing. The accuracy depends on the quality of the course’s original LIDAR scan, but GSPro’s community designers consistently produce playable, faithful versions of popular courses.

What launch monitor pairs best with GSPro for this course?

Any GSPro-compatible launch monitor works — Uneekor, SkyTrak, FlightScope Mevo+, and Bushnell Launch Pro are the most common pairings. The launch monitor affects shot capture, not visual quality, so course fidelity is identical regardless of your LM.

Is this course available on other sim platforms?

Check the platform comparison section above for availability on E6 Connect, TGC 2019, FSX Play, Awesome Golf, and other sim software platforms.

Verdict

This course is a strong addition to your GSPro rotation. The LIDAR data provides an authentic playing experience that captures the real course’s character — the elevation changes, green contours, and strategic demands that make it memorable. Download it, dial in the settings, and see how it plays in your sim.