Welcome to the Road to Adelaide Taupō Invitational

An invitation-only, exclusive event, played out across two days at one of New Zealand’s finest championship golf courses, Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary.

The outright winner continuing on the “Road to Adelaide”, locking in, alongside three mates, at LIV Golf Adelaide, 2026.

Flights, three nights’ accommodation, and exclusive access to “The Cellar Door” hospitality suite — for three unforgettable days. A money-can’t-buy experience.

Hosted in Taupō, in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island

Limited to 100 entrants, and only those with a handicap of 18 or lower, enjoy exclusive access to Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary for the duration of the tournament.

Outside of playing, be treated to only the best hospitality, courtesy of Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary and the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club, branded merchandise, and organised local accommodation where required.

Tournament Format

  • Stableford

    Day 1: Everyone tees off from the white tees.

    Day 2: The top 40 move to the blue championship tees, staying in the running for the Road to Adelaide.

    41–80 — the Average Joes — stay on the whites. The winner gaining free entry to the 2026 Taupō Golf Invitational.

    81–100 face off in the Battle of the Bottom — also from the whites — only the top 10 will keep their place on the 2026 invite list. The rest? Cut.

  • Big Show Shoot Out

    At the end of Day 2, the top four players qualify for a final showdown — a sudden-death playoff on the 18th hole.


    They’ll play it as many times as it takes to crown one outright winner.

    No ties, no sharing the glory — just one name on the trophy.

  • One Champion

    The outright winner is crowned the Road to Adelaide — Taupō Invitational Champion — securing their place, with three mates, at the iconic “watering-hole” at the 2026 LIV Golf Adelaide.

    Flights, three nights’ accommodation, and exclusive access to the Cellar Door hospitality suite — three unforgettable days of world-class golf, good company, and a money-can’t-buy experience.

What’s included

  • Entry into the Road to Adelaide, Taupō Golf Invitational

    2 x competition rounds at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August

    1 x practice round at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary, Thursday 21 August (limited to first 50 players to register)

    All hospitality at the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August (After Party)

    All hospitality at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary during and post rounds, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August

    Branded Road to Adelaide, Taupō Invitational merchandise, including Puma polo and hat, ball maker, and 2 x sleeves of Snell golf balls

  • All of the above PLUS

    Accommodation for Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August, at the Anchorage Resort.

  • All of the above PLUS

    Accommodation for Thursday 23, Friday 24, and Saturday 24 August, at the Anchorage Resort.