Sanctuary Lakes’ life began from a low base. The site of a former salt works on the edge of Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay was flat, exposed and almost featureless from an architectural point of view.
This year marks 50 years since Royal Hobart hosted the only Australian Open ever held in Tasmania, and recent years have seen slow but steady improvements to the venerable club.
With a Trans-Tasman travel bubble in full swing, Michael Donaldson plots a week-long road trip across New Zealand’s North Island before finishing with a South Island surprise.
Golfers who want to test themselves on PGA Tour-style layouts without flying to America in these uncertain times have an easy option – just head to Christchurch to take on the challenge at Clearwater.
Brookwater Golf & Country Club’s decision to be more accessible to visitors and some subtle course adjustments have made Queensland’s No.1 course an experience for all golfers to savour.
Shellharbour City Council’s strategic vision to create a community meeting place at its golf course is turning heads – and profits – thanks to the addition of an Australian-first Shanx mini-golf facility.
Think about how few golf holes allow you to see the flag while standing on the tee. Doglegs, treelines, spurs in the land – anything might obscure the view.
Australian Golf Digest
