Welcome to the Road to Millbrook, 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 Millbrook”, securing their place in the 2026 New Zealand Open Pro-Am Championship.

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, transfers, branded merchandise, and organised local accommodation where required.

Tournament Format

  • Stableford

    Played over two days. Handicap fixed off Dotgolf index for both days. Shotgun start. Day 1 played off the white tees, Day 2 played off the blue championship tees.

  • Big Show Shoot Out

    The top 4 players at the end of Day 2 will qualify for the Big Show Shoot Out, played on the 18th hole, as many times as needed to find one outright winner.

  • One Champion

    The outright winner will be crowned the Road to Millbrook, Taupō Invitational, Champion, and gain entry into the 2026 New Zealand Golf Open Pro-Am.

  • Entry into the Road to Millbrook, Taupō 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

    Transport to and from Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary and the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club

    Branded Road to Millbrook, 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 or Cascade Lakeside Motel.

  • All of the above PLUS

    Accommodation for Thursday 23, Friday 24, and Saturday 24 August, at the Anchorage Resort or Cascade Lakeside Motel.

What’s included