Cape Kidnappers vs Jack's Point:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Jack's Point had more branded searches than Cape Kidnappers among golf courses in New Zealand. Jack's Point had about 18,700 branded searches, while Cape Kidnappers had 8,300. Jack's Point made up 34.1% of all golf course searches we track, and Cape Kidnappers accounted for 15.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf courses, Cape Kidnappers appeared in all three answers and Jack's Point in two. Cape Kidnappers was mentioned before Jack's Point in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Jack's Point, about 2 searches for every 1 for Cape Kidnappers
Who does AI mention more?
Cape Kidnappers, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Cape Kidnappers, named ahead of Jack's Point in every answer
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Top golf courses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Cape Kidnappers appeared in all three answers. Jack's Point was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Cape Kidnappers was listed before Jack's Point in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Te Arai Links3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cape Kidnappers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kauri Cliffs3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jack's Point2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Titirangi Golf Club2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Tara Iti2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Kinloch Club2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Hills1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gulf Harbour Country Club0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which golf course should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best golf courses in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best golf course in New Zealand for a championship round?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf courses nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf course near queenstown”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cape Kidnappers or Jack's Point more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cape Kidnappers and Jack's Point by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine golf courses we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Jack's Point, Cape Kidnappers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jack's Point | Te Arai Links | Cape Kidnappers | The Hills | Titirangi Golf Club | Kauri Cliffs | Tara Iti | The Kinloch Club | Gulf Harbour Country Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.9% | 20.7% | 18.9% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 21.7% | 19.2% | 18.7% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.3% | 18.4% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 8.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.1% | 17.4% | 23.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.7% | 19.4% | 18.9% | 9% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.4% | 16.4% | 19.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.6% | 28.3% | 15.2% | 8.4% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 22.7% | 16.9% | 16.4% | 11.1% | 11.6% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.9% | 15.4% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 9.9% | 4% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 23% | 17.4% | 16.4% | 11.4% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.8% | 16.1% | 13.7% | 10.5% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 0.75% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.1% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 0.97% |
How has the Cape Kidnappers and Jack's Point comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cape Kidnappers took it in December 2025, Jack's Point took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cape Kidnappers’ share of searches among golf courses in New Zealand moved from 18.9% to 15.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 11.7K to 8.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jack's Point’s share of searches among golf courses in New Zealand moved from 19.9% to 34.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.3K to 18.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand golf courses in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Cape Kidnappers gained share of searches among golf courses in New Zealand, from 13.7% to 15.1%.

In September 2026, Jack's Point gained share of searches among golf courses in New Zealand, from 32.8% to 34.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cape Kidnappers’ and Jack's Point’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cape Kidnappers
2 branded search terms
- cape kidnappers
- cape kidnappers golf
Jack's Point
2 branded search terms
- jacks point golf
- jackspoint
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