Barnbougle Dunes.
WE requested on your assist in a nationwide name to motion and Inside Golf readers definitely delivered, greater than 3,000 providing their educated opinions as to which public golf amenities they believed to be Australia’s greatest.
When coupled with the rankings from our panel, which comprised writers and editorial contributors, trade consultants, membership execs, touring professionals and a variety of educated {golfing} fanatics from all around the nation, and we’ve provide you with a complete listing.
Some will agree, others could not, with our rankings of the Prime 100 Public Golf Experiences certain to create wholesome debate and loads of dialog.
All states are represented, with the listing together with regional gems, native favourites and bucket-list locations.
We reasoned there’s no higher supply of perception than the golfers who stroll the fairways each week, due to this fact not like different rankings, we put the ability within the arms of those that matter most – you, our readers.
In our twentieth anniversary 12 months, you’ve been part of historical past in serving to determine Inside Golf’s first Prime 100 and we thanks for participating.
As Inside Golf writer Sam Arthur expressed when he got here up with the thought of compiling a high 100.
“That is one thing we’ve wished to do for years — and now it’s lastly taking place,” he stated.
See beneath and on the web page following – it has lastly occurred.
Barnbougle Misplaced Farm.
Tassie golf on high
Any eager golfer who hasn’t visited the north of Tasmania and Barnbougle, seeing the Dunes and Misplaced Farm programs rank #1 and #2 on our Prime 100 listing, and it could simply persuade you it’s well worth the journey.
Barnbougle Dunes got here out on high, a golf course described as being made by fanatics, for fanatics. Designed by Tom Doak in partnership with Mike Clayton, it’s a seaside hyperlinks winding by sand dunes, a course as a rule that forces golfers to additionally navigate the buffeting sea breezes as part of the problem.
Subsequent-door to the Dunes, Barnbougle Misplaced Farm presents an analogous examination, with some believing Misplaced Farm to be the equal of, if not superior to, its extremely revered neighbour.
With Ocean Dunes coming in at #9, a course additionally that includes rolling dunes and 360-degree ocean views, together with one other King Island course in Cape Wickham at #12, to not point out the just about accomplished Matt Goggin-inspired Seven Seashore in Hobart, not included this time round however certain to warrant consideration once we subsequent rank Australia’s greatest, and Tasmania presents as a bucket listing vacation spot for these golfers but to expertise it.
Moonah Hyperlinks.
Golf on the Mornington Peninsula
Whereas nearly all of sandbelt programs in Melbourne are personal amenities, the alternative is the case when heading south down the freeway to the Mornington Peninsula.
The Peninsula is Golf nation, with an enormous array of high quality golf programs, most accessible to guests and public golfers, and it got here as no shock that seven programs within the area ranked amongst the most effective 20 on the highest 100 listing.
Main the best way was St Andrews Seashore (#3), adopted by The Dunes Golf Hyperlinks (#5). The 2 Moonah Hyperlinks programs have been inside the highest 10 (Legends #6, Open Course #10), whereas Portsea (#14), Rosebud North (#17) and RACV Cape Schanck (#19) have been included in our high 20.
If venturing all the way down to the southern tip of Victoria, there’s loads of selection and with some planning and by making a reserving earlier than you arrive, nearly all of programs on the Mornington Peninsula are prepared and accessible to accommodate visiting golfers.
Bonville Golf Resort.
Bonville fly’s the flag for NSW
Whereas the main Tasmanian and Victorian programs could have dominated the highest 20 on our listing of the most effective 100, Bonville, with its rolling hills and tree lined fairways was the NSW favorite, with Inside Golf readers becoming a member of our esteemed panel in rating the course positioned close to Coffs Harbour at #4.
A course which many say has a appear and feel not dissimilar to Augusta Nationwide, Bonville is a regional standout, a course which has hosted skilled occasions, and once more with a reserving, and for these utilising the on-site lodging, if ever in northern NSW that is one to get pleasure from.
Of the opposite states, the spectacular Joondalup led the best way for WA at #8, Brookwater Golf and Nation Membership, a top quality facility south west of Brisbane was ranked as Queensland’s greatest (#11) and Hyperlinks Girl Bay (#47) the best ranked in South Australia.
The standards
WE requested readers to submit their listing of Australia’s greatest public entry programs, with our purpose to honour the standouts, those who supply exeptional worth, unforgettable play, and are accessible to all, from informal golfers and weekend warriors to the seasoned campaigners and common gamers.
Our rating targeted on public programs, these open to all golfers, both as totally public, pay-to-play, or through restricted visitor entry and was judged towards a fastidiously thought of rating standards.
• Design & Format: Does the course supply strategic shot-making and architectural integrity?
• Conditioning: How properly is the course maintained year-round?
• Setting & Atmosphere: From coastal cliffs to bushland backdrops — does the placement depart an enduring impression?
• Playability: Is the course truthful and enjoyable for all ability ranges?
• General Expertise: Assume customer support, clubhouse amenities, worth for cash, and that intangible “X issue.”
Some readers provided a handful of their favourites, others a full listing, we thank all who took half and contributed to our high 100 listing.
