WITH Hyperlinks Hope Island having celebrated its thirty first anniversary again in March, the ghosts of Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge nonetheless whisper across the championship structure, although the hyperlinks has been tweaked numerous instances.
And in case you flip again the clock three a long time one other acquainted voice is remembered for his reward of the golf course.
Sure, it looks like yesterday that the late, nice Norman von Nida solid an knowledgeable eye over the Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge-designed links-style structure and gave it the thumbs up – even in its infancy.
Shortly after opening on March 6, 1993, the legendary and forthright von Nida chosen the newly created Hyperlinks Hope Island as “the perfect golf course in Australia”.
It was an enormous assertion by the nice man and champion participant, however one which was not far off the mark.
Since opening, the course has constantly been ranked one of many high layouts in Australia.
Nonetheless, regardless of the accolades from the likes of von Nida and different main golf specialists, Hyperlinks Hope Island has by no means rested on its laurels.
From day one it continued to enhance by making delicate tweaks right here and there – year-after-year and decade-after-decade – all for the good thing about members and visitors.
It didn’t take lengthy for the golf course’s repute to draw the eye of the world and in 1997, simply 4 years after opening, Hyperlinks Hope Island was chosen because the venue to host the Johnnie Walker Basic.
Being a serious occasion on the world stage, it attracted a world-class discipline that included such luminaries as eventual winner Ernie Els, Fred {Couples}, Sir Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie et al.
Set on the northern finish of {the golfing} mecca that’s the Gold Coast, Hyperlinks Hope Island continues to make enhancements and in 2021 underwent a major change when the par-four ninth gap was changed by an attention-grabbing, visually interesting and difficult par-three.
The reasoning behind the change was to accommodate the introduction of an adjoining actual property precinct and to relocate the earlier moist driving vary however whereas these modifications solved one drawback, they created one other.
Decided to retain its par of 72, which had been impacted by the above change, administration at Hyperlinks Hope Island thought of numerous choices earlier than deciding on extending their very good par-three third gap right into a close to driveable par-four whereas retaining the unique gap’s excellent inexperienced complicated.
The brand new gap, opened in June 2023, measuring 330 metres (black tees).
The addition provides one other gap of driveable size to that of the sixteenth gap – 320m (blue tees), 282m (white tees), 265m (yellow) and 250m (pink tees) – and offers even additional selection.
To make sure, it has proved to be highly regarded with gamers of all ranges who select to play the enduring facility.
Boasting a fleet of 74 cutting-edge Membership Cart golf carts, Hope Island have simply introduced the set up of the newest Membership Automobile Visage 4+ GPS system from October 2024.
The Membership Automobile Visage 4+ GPS System offers precise distances to each day pins, hazards, factors of curiosity, linear and elevation adjusted yardages (+/- one meter). Verify for native climate updates or Bluetooth hook up with its inbuilt speaker.
Each golf cart has two-way communication with the clubhouse and the Golf Store can view each cart on the course. This characteristic is especially useful in terms of tempo of play with the system able to sending messages to alert gamers they’re lagging. An automated message will come up warning them they should catch as much as the group forward.
The golf course
The 18-hole championship structure is Thomson’s tribute to old school golf. It embodies all that’s good in links-style golf with quick operating fairways, ridges, swales, pot bunkers and great inexperienced contouring that will not look misplaced on a golf course by the Scottish or Irish seaside.
It’s actually artifical, however the mounding and shaping that was carried out when creating this “fake hyperlinks” was completed sympathetically that means it blends in with the pure landform of a comparatively flat piece of actual property.
Though a championship take a look at from the again tees, Hyperlinks Hope Island can be pure delight for the mid to high-handicapper – with a sequence of pleasant, elevated tee photographs and 4 marvellous par-three holes and a few really links-style land.
Hyperlinks Hope Island begins in a serene and welcoming method, with a shortish par-four 341m (black tees).
All 4 of the par-five holes are extraordinarily sturdy.
Specifically, the 515-metre (black tees) par-5 second gap is a stiff take a look at so early within the spherical. The outlet swings left spherical a lake with an enormous fig tree on the bend, on the water’s edge, threatening the tee shot.
The 515-metre (black tees) par-five 18th gap is an effective way to finish the spherical with water once more bordering the green to the left and several other fairway bunkers presenting potential issues.
The 18th inexperienced is surrounded by bunkers and a hollow-out entrance. It’s a difficult finish but golfers is not going to be upset.
The signature gap is the 224m (black tees), par-three, seventeenth the place a 190-metre carry over water will intimidate the extra faint-hearted on the tee, particularly if taking part in into the prevailing wind.
The inexperienced is additional protected by three bunkers to the entrance, and a few will contemplate taking part in to the bailout space brief proper – shy of one other three bunkers again proper – the place a chip and a putt could outcome within the desired par rating.
For the document, the championship golf course stretches to 6492m (black tees) 6345m (blue), 5814m (white), 5472 (yellow) and 5074m (pink).
The clubhouse
The clubhouse at Hope Island is a pleasant shock, a low-lying trendy constructing that isn’t garish. It’s pleasantly low-key inside, the concentrate on the exceedingly snug eating space and bar.
After greater than 31 years, there may be already a palpable sense of custom at Hyperlinks Hope Island that’s value of its founders – and of its magnificent and timeless hyperlinks.
Hyperlinks Golf and Wellness
ARE you seeking to discover a heightened {golfing} expertise?
Go to Hyperlinks Golf & Wellbeing in your subsequent journey to the beautiful Gold Coast.
A brief drive from the joy of Surfers Paradise and underneath an hour away from the bustling Brisbane CBD, Hyperlinks Golf & Wellbeing is the centrepiece of Hope Island Resort.
Our premium golf course and clubhouse present a leisurely and leisure ambiance so that you can loosen up and luxuriate in.
Your day begins with a greeting from our pleasant concierge employees, who will load your golf equipment onto one in every of our premium golf carts with GPS (from October 2024). When you’re within the golf store, you may test in and prepare to hit the hyperlinks. Earlier than you do, take the time to benefit from the contemporary air and exquisite views of the golf course from the terrace of Sol at Hyperlinks Cafe. The aroma of the espresso will make you loosen up and take a break from the hectic tempo of the day.
At Hyperlinks, our golf professionals within the golf store are right here that can assist you with any questions you’ll have. From personalised instruction to membership becoming and restore, the skilled Hyperlinks golf group can help in each method.
Get pleasure from a day of {golfing} enjoyable with pals at Hyperlinks Golf & Wellbeing – It’s extra than simply golf, It’s a life-style for a lifetime.
LINKS HOPE ISLAND FACT FILE
Contact: Hyperlinks Hope Island, Springfield Drive, Hope Island, Gold Coast, QLD 4212,Cellphone: (07) 5530 9000, golfevents@linkshopeisland.com.au, www.linkshopeisland.com.au
Inexperienced charges: from October 1st, 2024, $150 Monday to Thursday/$165 Friday to Sunday (and Pub Hols) together with shared golf cart with GPS.
Restrictions: Play is restricted to members solely Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings and all-day Saturday from the primary tee.
Rent tools: Customary membership rent $70, or Premium membership rent $80. Vary balls $25 massive, $17.50 small.
Follow services: 300m apply facility, brief sport space for chipping pitching and bunker play (4 bunkers) and two apply placing greens.
The one shot you want: Except for with the ability to keep away from the 117-challenging pot-style bunkers all through your spherical, the bump-and-run is crucial across the greens.
Hardest gap and why: 427m (black tees) par-4 fourth gap. It’s an extended gap and a troublesome tee shot with water down the right-hand aspect, a pot bunker in the midst of the green and a bunker within the left tough hiding a small pond past it.
Greatest likelihood for a birdie: 516m (black tees) par-5 eighth gap or the 320m par-4 sixteenth.
Ammunition quota: A few sleeves are more likely to be required if the motive force doesn’t behave.
Don’t depart house with out it: Your creativeness.
Don’t miss: The view from the steps outdoors the golf store trying towards the 18th inexperienced all the way in which to the seventeenth tee – even higher when the solar is setting, and the kangaroos are out and about.
Clubhouse services: Features a absolutely stocked bar, two alfresco eating terraces, SOL Café, Fountain Court docket eating, convention and occasion areas that embody two assembly rooms, a non-public eating space and a Grand Ballroom. Hyperlinks Golf & Wellbeing’s clubhouse can be house to Yoga Now and Champions Day Spa.
Memberships: Seven-day membership accessible $3,000 becoming a member of charge, $5,200 annual dues. There’s at present a ready listing for midweek membership (Monday to Thursday exc. public holidays). Subsequent Technology and Junior membership additionally accessible.
Golf store: gives an entire vary of the newest developments in golf style. Manufacturers embody Footjoy, J Linderberg, Donald Ross, San Soliel, Corsica, Greg Norman, Peter Millar, Birdee Sport, IBKUL, Jamie Sadock, Day by day Sports activities, Inexperienced Lamb, Arnold Palmer, Bermuda Sands, Cutter and Buck and extra.
Membership professionals: Hyperlinks Hope Island employs PGA and WPGA members, David Hogben (Membership Supervisor), Paul Rolles (Golf Govt), Priscilla Duffield (Membership and Occasions), David Ennels (Golf Store), Peter and Libby Zidar (Golf Store). Teaching employees: David Ennels, Peter and Libby Zidar.
