Golf: NZ courses rated

Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay is the 47th best golf course outside the United States, according to the American Golf Digest magazine.

Six New Zealand courses make a list headed by the famous Old St Andrews links in Scotland, a feat expected to boost golf tourism to this country.

Wairakei International in Taupo was rated No 54, Christchurch's Russley Golf Club 57th, Paraparaumu, on the Kapiti Coast, 60th, Auckland's Gulf Harbour 76th and the spectacular Kauri Cliffs in Northland 93rd.