Check out some of the most popular golf courses in NSW
The course features tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and water hazards, ensuring a comprehensive test of golfing skills. Notably, the club has hosted prestigious tournaments, including the North Coast Open, with past winners such as Gary Player and Kel Nagle.
The Links Shell Cove is a unique and picturesque golf course located in the Illawarra region on the South Coast of NSW. Once referred to as the “Beast of the East” due to its challenging nature, The Links has transformed itself into a golf course known for its friendly, inviting atmosphere and is an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.
Notable holes include the 5th, 6th, and 7th, often cited among Australia's finest. The 5th hole, a 368-meter par-4, is renowned for its challenging dogleg left and well-guarded green. The 6th hole, a 367-meter par-4, demands precision with its uphill approach to an elevated green. The 7th, a picturesque par-3, requires an accurate tee shot to a green protected by deep bunkers.
Beyond the course, Newcastle Golf Club offers excellent facilities, including a full-length practice fairway, chipping and putting greens, a fully serviced pro shop, and clubhouse amenities. Ranked among Australia's top golf courses, it provides a memorable experience for both members and visiting golfers.
The par-71 layout spans approximately 5,790 meters from the championship tees. Notable holes include the 7th, a 375-meter dogleg par 4 with a blind tee shot descending into a steep fairway, and the 8th, a picturesque par 3 surrounded by a 35-megalitre irrigation dam nestled against native bushland.
The Lakes Golf Club, established in 1928, is one of Australia's most prestigious private golf clubs. This iconic golf club is only 15 minutes from Sydney's CBD and has hosted some of the biggest tournaments.
Reputed to be the friendliest golf course in Australia. Situated along the shores of Little Bay, about 13 km south of Sydney. The course is a testing par 72, which over the past 20 years has hosted the Australian P.G.A. and the N.S.W. Open.
Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, it serves both locals and visitors seeking a relaxing weekend getaway or a quality round of golf. he clubhouse offers sweeping views of the course and Illawarra escarpment, and Mystic’s Bistro operates daily for lunch and dinner.
Wildlife is part of the action: kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and native birds share the terrain and may appear along your walk. One particularly famous hole is the 535m Par‑5 22nd, known for its demanding length and tight lines. The 13th is another standout — a classic downhill tee shot sweeping around forest to a green guarded by bunkers.
The greens are well‑maintained and subtly contoured — accurate approaches and good pace reading pay dividends. After your round, the clubhouse offers panoramic views, modern dining, and a warm atmosphere where you can relax, share stories of your round, and plan your next tee time.
The 18-hole par 72 championship Golf course is 6311 metres long and is consistently rated in the top 100 Public Access Golf Courses in Australia. The immaculate presentation, expansive greens and world class facilities create one of Sydney’s finest resort courses.
In recent times the layout has been given a new lease of life with a refurbishment of all bunkers and the inclusion of a few new ones. The greens and fairways have also undergone a heavy improvement program, the result being a golf course that is once again one of the best public access golf courses in the country.
