New South Wales Golf Club

New South Wales Golf Club in La Perouse, Sydney:

Location & Atmosphere

• Perched dramatically on the rugged cliffs of the La Perouse peninsula, overlooking Botany Bay and the Pacific Ocean, where Captain Cook first landed in 1770.
• Set within Kamay Botany Bay National Park, the coastline backdrop adds to the breathtaking, windswept ambiance.

Heritage & Design

• Founded in 1926, the course was designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie (famed for Augusta National and Cypress Point), with input from Carnegie Clark.
• Completed by Eric Apperly (1932–37, 1951), with later work by Greg Norman, Bob Harrison, and Tom Doak.
• A classic links-style, parkland hybrid, spanning 18 holes, par 72, and ranging ~6,245 m from the back tees.

Key Holes & Strategy

• 5th Hole (Par‑5, ~468 m): Elevated tee, sweeping downhill to a cliff-edge green with stunning Botany Bay views.
• 6th Hole (Par‑3, ~177–185 m): Breathtaking ocean carry to a small cliff-top green—often heralded as one of Australia’s best short holes.
• 14th, 15th, and 16th: The closing stretch features challenging par‑4s with ravines, undulating fairways, and wind as a strategic element.

Prestige & Rankings

• Regularly ranked among Australia’s top 6 and within the world’s Top 50–100 courses.
• Hosted the 2009 Australian Open (won by Adam Scott), plus other NSW PGA events and state championships.

 Facilities & Access

• Private members’ club with limited guest access on weekdays (Mon pm, Thu pm, Fri am); no weekend bookings without invitation.
• Challenge-level course—maximum handicap: men 27, women 36.
• Full practice amenities: driving range, chipping and putting greens, club-fitting services (Ping, Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Fujikura).
• Caddies & carts available by prior arrangement; on-site pro shop, clubhouse dining, and locker rooms.

Restoration & Evolution

• Recent restoration led by Mackenzie & Ebert (2024), updating greens complexes; earlier Doak-led upgrades to the iconic 6th hole (2019).
• Course blends original MacKenzie design with refined enhancements, ensuring playability while preserving Golden Age integrity .

New South Wales Golf Club delivers a classic, windswept links experience with coastal drama, heritage design by MacKenzie, and strategic complexity. Its iconic terrain, championship pedigree, and stellar facilities make it a bucket-list destination for discerning golfers.