Golf Courses - Australia

The wonderfully mild Australian climate allows golf to be played throughout the year and there are plenty of opportunities to tee-off on a highly rated golf course for those planning a golf trip to Australia. Indeed few countries in the world compete with the golfing opportunities offered in Australia. The game's popularity has been dramatically increased by the great successes of Australian players, such as Greg Norman, Steve Elkington and Robert Allenby to mention just a few.

Golf Resorts
Many golf resorts around Australia offer luxury accommodation and facilities that include the opportunity to play on international standard golf courses that rival the world's best. Resorts are built in outstanding natural locations that range from hillside courses overlooking golden beaches to fairways winding beside rivers and through beautiful bushland.

Two golf clubs compete for the title of being the oldest clubs in the country: the Australian Golf Club in Sydney formed in 1882, and the Royal Melbourne Club formed in 1891. Today there are over 1500 courses ranging from the manicured elegance of of older established courses to the arid, nine hole layouts in the outback with greens of oiled sand to the routed course predominantly through dramatically undulating dunes land within a stone's throw of the famous Indian Ocean.

The golf courses have contours and intricacies related to the Australian terrain and in some places you may encounter grazing kangaroos or you may be distracted by the singing birds, have to circumnavigate a wombat's hole or keep an eye out for any croc coming out of the water hazard.

It is easy and relatively inexpensive to play golf in Australia. There are private, resort and public/municipal golf courses scattered across the country, each with club facilities. Playing golf on public or municipal courses is usually possible seven days a week. Reserved tee-off times are available most days.

Golf Equipment Hire
Most clubs have quality hire equipment available at reasonable rates. Most golfers in Australia pull their own buggies around the course. Caddies are seldom used and motorised carts are usually only available at resort courses.

GOLF COURSES THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA

Golf Courses Queensland
QUEENSLAND's catch cry is "Beautiful one day, perfect the next". Warm, sunny days, mild nights, and very little rain during the day makes for perfect golfing conditions. Popular golf regions include Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Tropical North Queensland (Port Douglas & Cairns).

Golf Courses Sydney
NEW SOUTH WALES boasts many wonderful golf courses in both Sydney and regional areas, such as the Hunter Valley.

Golf Courses Melbourne
VICTORIA is home to a number of incredible golf regions, including the world-famous Melbourne Sandbelt, the Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley, and the Bellarine Peninsula (site of the "Great Ocean Road". All this within easy driving distance of cosmopolitan Melbourne, the "world's most liveable city".

Golf Courses Adelaide
SOUTH AUSTRALIA is home to a number of golf courses rated amongst Australia's Top 100, including the prestigious Royal Adelaide. South Australia is also regarded as the winemaking centre of Australia.

Golf Courses Canberra
The AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY (ACT) is home to several fine golf courses within easy reach of Canberra (Australia's capital).

Golf Courses Tasmania
TASMANIA, also known as "The Apple Isle", is developing into a world-class golf destination, with the recently opened Barnbougle Dunes (near Launceston) a major highlight.

Golf Courses Northern Territory
Visitors to THE NORTHERN TERRITORY, also known as "Outback Australia", can play at the Alice Springs Golf Club, rated one of the Top 100 courses in Australia.

Golf Courses Perth
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, and in particular its capital, Perth, is a fantastic golfing destination, boasting a number of highly rated resort-style courses and a perfect golfing climate.

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