In 1997, Gulf Harbour was the hum of activity as the land developments continued and expanded with a new marina, apartments, townhouses and planned residential estates and dwellings.  Gulf Harbour Country Club Ltd opened that year and continued to be the jewel in the crown of many a property developer.  A year after opening, Gulf Harbour Country Club hosted the 1998 World Cup of Golf which saw many international stars such as Sir Nick Faldo and John Daly take on the challenging Robert Trent Jones Jr design.

 

 

In 2005 and again in 2006, Gulf Harbour Country Club was once again in the public spotlight as it hosted the New Zealand Open.

 

 

In May 2008, Gulf Harbour Country Club Ltd fell into difficult times as the last of the property developers failed in their quest and the club went into receivership.  However, every cloud has a silver lining and like a phoenix rising from the ashes, a member-led buyout of the club from the receivers was successful which led to a celebration like none other!

 

 

In October 2008, over 500 members came together to purchase the Club and Gulf Harbour Country Club Inc. was born.  Since then, membership has grown by over 150 additional members which is a testimony to the quality product from the greens through to the Clubhouse, as well as exciting and varied member events and benefits for the whole family.