Although not true links terrain, you are ever mindful of the seaside vicinity as the land tilts toward the ocean as a series of ridges jutting out toward the edge of the cliffs. 140 meters above sea level, with a view to the waves far below in Hawke's Bay, Cape Kidnappers is seaside golf at its finest. The surface is firm and fast. The conditions can be windy. The player who can control his trajectory will be master of the course. You'll hit shots over the tops of the tea trees, and play along the edges of deep ravines. If you stray on your approaches, you'll actually hope to get caught up in bunkers hanging off the green's edge. Some of them deeper than you've ever seen before.   The course was designed by Tom Doak, President of Renaissance Golf Design Inc, based in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. His minimalist design philosophy is characterized by the utilization of natural topographical features and restraint in earthmoving. Cape Kidnappers touring professional is New Zealander Phil Tataurangi, winner of the Las Vegas Invitational in 2002.   There are few courses where memorable holes follow one after another. This is one of them and must surely be in the top ten to play in your life. Green Fees NZ$ 180-400 www.capekidnappers.com