Inside Golf Travel May 2016

Issue 31 // MAY 2016

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Teed Up rewards tour clients with a bonus reunion event

TEED Up, one of Australia’s leading golf tours experts, have created an exciting bonus event -- The Club Challenge -- for the many thousands of golfers who have participated in their myriad trips all over the world.

And judging by the success of the first staging of the 54-hole competition, played at Magenta Shores, Horizons and Pacific Dunes, on the NSW Central Coast and Port Stephens regions, and staying at the top-quality The Anchorage at Nelson Bay, The Club Challenge looks to have a bright future.

The concept for the three-day, five-star golf and accommodation package taps into the travel-bonding which so often occurs on Teed Up tours and the desire for the many trip participants to have an annual competitive golf reunion.

In March, Teed Up organised the inaugural Teed Up Club Challenge, and were delighted with the roll-up of about 80 golfers from eight leading Sydney and Central Coast clubs.

The winning team of Mark and Michelle Bloxham, Libby Myles, Belinda and Anthony Robson and John and Fidelma Tobin came from Avondale and they won by five points from Royal Sydney and The Lakes.

Teed Up for fun: The happy Teed Up Club Challenge competitors in the inaugural event Teams of eight from Roseville (2), Monash (2), Royal Sydney, The Lakes, Avondale, Horizons, Concord and Manly competed for the impressive Club Challenge trophy.

No doubt the individual golf highlights were two holes-in-one by Teed Up executive Alizah Kendler, who scored the first hole-in-one one of her career at the 150m eighth hole at Pacific Dunes which followed the first ace of the event

by Anthony Robson from Avondale at the sixth hole at Horizons.

This was his sixth hole in one and off a scratch handicap he had 38 points (two under par) on the two rounds at Horizons and Pacific Dunes.

But the teams trophy was the main event and after the first two rounds – in which the best ball team scores

counted -- Avondale was at the top of the leaderboard with a score of 259, 10 ahead of The Lakes.

The final day at Pacific Dunes saw the scoring based on the best six of each team’s eight individual efforts counting towards the final team tally with Royal Sydney tallying 184, The Lakes 182 and Avondale 177.

Avondale scored 436 stableford points overall to win by five. Royal Sydney finished second on a countback from The Lakes.

Teed Up will be holding the Club Challenge again in 2017 and plans to stage events in Melbourne and Brisbane under a similar format.

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TEE off on a ‘Remarkable’ New Zealand golf tour

Queenstown Golf Club

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t’s the little things that make a big difference in golf. Whether it’s choosing a certain grip for your putter, the right ball for your swing speed or the best coach to hone your skills. The same applies when it comes to golf travel.

Little things matter, and dealing with a ground-based tour agent means you get local information first hand. Somebody on the other end of the phone that you can trust to get things done when you’re trying to organise a party of people and ensure you get to see the best of what NZ has to

offer, whether it’s golf courses, restaurants or sightseeing.

Remarkable Golf Tours (RGT) was established in Queenstown in 2007 to provide a range of golf services for visitors to New Zealand and have arranged tours for thousands of golfers from all corners of the globe. Starting with one vehicle for running daily transfers between local hotels and golf courses, RGT have expanded their vehicle fleet to cater to a range of group sizes from couples to large touring parties. Regardless of party size,

the service remains focussed on the finer details of planning that ensure a seamless golf trip.

Naturally, choosing a great destination to golf in is a pretty important choice to make and when it comes to New Zealand, it simply doesn’t get better than Queenstown. The views alone are worth the airfare and the courses showcase the scenery beautifully. Whether it’s the sweeping views of Queenstown Bay from Queenstown Golf Club, The Remarkables Mountain range and Lake Wakatipu

from Jacks Point or the hilly surrounds of Arrowtown from The Hills, Millbrook or Arrowtown Golf Club, golfers have always got great views to take in. Aside from the views, it’s the also changes in style of each course that really intrigues. Each course feels very different than the last and golfers won’t feel like they play two courses even remotely similar in Queenstown. There are plenty of golf destinations that boast more courses but the variety from one to the next and the varying challenges sees groups returning to Queenstown year after year to rediscover what makes it so special for golfing. There are certainly standout courses like Jacks Point that really inspire with its stunning views and rugged, natural beauty but each course has its own charm and often the club courses silently impress even the golfing purists.

Another attraction is the world-class food and wine on offer, an area where Queenstown continues to raise the bar year upon year. Central Otago established itself as a premier Pinot Noir producing region years ago but has now regarded as one of NZ’s top destinations for dining.

Everything from Asian street-style food to fine NZ meats, seafood and hearty pub meals are on offer and visitors would be disappointed to find a meal less than excellent wherever they go in Queenstown.

However large or small your group is, take the opportunity to contact Remarkable Golf Tours to see what they can offer you for a memorable golf trip to New Zealand.

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Australia’s top courses on offer at

Seventh Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic Moonah Links (Legends) Portsea Golf Club

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he magnificent Mornington Peninsula will once again be on show to golfers from around Australia and overseas as the highlyanticipated Seventh Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic tees off from 2-7 October.

The golf extravaganza is regularly recognised as one of the most enjoyable and best-value events on the annual amateur golfing calendar, and will see men and women golfers play some of Australia’s top courses in a 72-hole graded individual stableford tournament, while also enjoying a fun and friendly atmosphere as they meet new friends, or catch up with friends made from previous Classics.

This year’s Classic is sponsored by Mornington Peninsula Shire, and will rotate among some of the best courses that the Mornington Peninsula has to offer, including three of Australia’s Top 12 Public Access courses.

Portsea Golf Club, St Andrews Beach, Moonah Links (Legends), and Sorrento Golf Club will all be in pristine condition to excite the morning and afternoon fields from Monday 3 October to 4

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Thursday 6 October. Optional golf on the opening (2 October) and the closing (7 October) days is available at a number of the other Mornington Peninsula courses.

THE COURSES: Billed as Australia’s #1 golf destination, the scenic Mornington Peninsula is well known for the number of quality golf courses ranging from coastal links to resort style layouts. Here are the courses on offer for this year’s event:

Portsea Golf Club “Portsea stimulates me. It is in every way a champion’s course.” - Peter Thomson Set amongst rolling sand dunes and coastal vegetation with spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay, the recently redesigned 18-hole layout has fast draining fairways and is kept in fantastic playing condition all year round. Following a 10-year, $20million redevelopment project, the course, clubhouse and 24-room resort facility have made the club the envy of many, and has become one of the standout “Stay and Play” facilities in the country. www.portseagolfclub.com.au

St Andrews Beach

Moonah Links (Legends)

Golfers sing high praise for this Tom Doak-designed beauty, which is rated the number 4 Public Access course in Australia. Doak’s design philosophies and the nature of the land provide a unique golfing experience with generous fairways and spectacular greens. The course is a true challenge for experienced golfers yet it is also still extremely playable and fun for social golfers. www.standrewsbeachgolf.com.au.

The Legends Course offers a friendly golfing experience for players of all ages and abilities. The course is a loop of 18 holes that generally follow the valleys through a variety of landscapes ranging from ancient Moonah woodlands to open links land. The fairways are generous and the putting surfaces gentle, but the bunkering style is bold and wild in appearance. www.moonahlinks.com.au

Dandenong

Mornington Peninsula Golf Trail

Sorrento Golf Club

Carrum Downs

“Days of golf at Sorrento are high on the list of sporting pleasures. I would rather be there than at Carnoustie, Gleneagles, Pebble Beach or Pinehurst.” - Peter Thomson

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Langwarrin

Mount Eliza

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Moorooduc

Mount Martha

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AustrAliA’s #1 Golf DestinAtion

The Sorrento Golf Club enjoys a special reputation within Victoria as one of its premier courses. This wonderful sandbelt golf course is always beautifully presented with groomed greens and couch fairways providing plenty of challenge for golfers of all standards.

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Tyabb

Point Nepean

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Dromana

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St Andrews Beach

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McCrae

Blairgowrie

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Devilbend Golf Club Eagle Ridge Golf Course Flinders Golf Club Mercure Portsea Golf Club & Resort Moonah Links Mornington Golf Club Mount Martha Golf Club RACV Cape Schanck Resort Rosebud Country Club Rosebud Park Golf Course Safety Beach Country Club and Golf Course Sorrento Golf Club St Andrews Beach Golf Course The Dunes Golf Links

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Rye

Tootgarook

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Balnarring

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ENTRY AND INFORMATION

Entries close on August 31 or when fields are full. This is going to be a sellout Tournament, so register early to ensure you secure your place. Refer the

11 courses in the Top 100!

Sorrento Golf Club tournament to your family and friends to win prizes. See website for more details.

Phone: 0439 396 617 www.golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au info@golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au

WIN: Free entry into the Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic Inside Golf and Golf Mornington Peninsula are giving away ONE FREE ENTRY to this year’s Seventh Annual Mornington Peninsula Golf Classic ($595 Value). Terms and conditions apply. To enter, visit our competitions page at www.insidegolf.com.au Good Luck!

Where? Mornington Peninsula – Australia’s #1 golf destination. Golf enthusiasts keen to experience the best have discovered the Mornington Peninsula Golf Trail. The 14 clubs on the Trail are all within a few minutes’ drive.

The links, parkland and resort courses will challenge all levels of golfers. Play any seven different courses on the MP Golf Trail and be rewarded with your own free Golf Trail polo shirt and cap.

Contact info@golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au and start playing the Golf Trail now!

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This prestigious individual stableford Tournament showcases Australia’s #1 golf destination, the Mornington Peninsula Register NOW! Experience Tournament Play on these Exceptional Mornington Peninsula Courses.

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Early bird Entry Fee of $595!* Play 3 of Australia’s Top 12 Public Access courses and Sorrento, one of Australia’s most exclusive Clubs! *Must register and pay before 20 June 2016

www.golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au info@golfmorningtonpeninsula.com.au Pamela McDermott, Marketing Manager on 0439 396 617

Cowes

Phillip Island

Flinders

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The entry fee incorporates golf on four days, shared carts, lunches on all four days (light buffet at Moonah Links, Sorrento and Portsea, prepacked at St Andrews Beach), daily and overall prizes are included as are the Welcome Function at Rosebud Country Club (food only) and a three-course gourmet buffet at the Presentation Dinner at The National Golf Club (food only). You will also receive a souvenir polo shirt. Early Bird entry (before June 20) is just $595. Entries received on or after June 21 are $655.

Stony Point

Somers

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Crib Point

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THE GREAT

Aussie Golf Getaway

Your complete guide to a great social trip, annual ‘Mates Weekend’ or quiet getaway!

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Whether you’re planning a quiet getaway for two, or a massive annual golf weekend for the entire gang, Australia has myriad possibilities for a successful and enjoyable adventure.

This month, we look at the top destinations across this fantastic golfing landscape of ours, evaluate some amazing Aussie courses, and check out some great tour operators. So whether you’re headed North, South East or West, we’ll have you covered!

So let’s jump right in and look at a few of the great courses on offer!

QUEENSLAND Paradise Palms Lush golf greens, challenging fairways, endless summer lifestyle. Paradise Palms is where the rainforest meets the reef, a tropical paradise for golfers.

Situated between World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic golf course has been given a vibrant new future. A short 20-minute drive from the tropical city of Cairns, Paradise Palms was purchased by new, local owners in 2015 who have vibrant, fresh and fun new changes planned that will give the championship course its heart back.

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to Paradise Palms including course improvements and new look brand, a three-day celebration, Weekend in Paradise, is being held from 13th to 15th of May. Festivities will include three days of fun and challenging golf competitions including a Freaky Friday Golf Day on Friday 13th and an 18-hole 2Ball Best Ball competition on Saturday 14th followed by a cocktail event and presentations. On Sunday 15th, a family fun day will be held including a 9-hole family golf event in the afternoon.

Family activities including food stalls, children’s entertainment and a chance to win a helicopter ride, will take place closer to the Clubhouse on the Sunday.

Currently ranked within the top 100 golf courses in Australia, Paradise Palms is committed to continuing to improve

its ranking. New owners and an energetic new management team have planned a number of improvements to take place this year throughout the property. Significant changes have begun, including the reconfiguration of the course, creating two new holes while still remaining loyal to the Graham Marsh Design. Other course improvements include the installation of four hit-up nets and the redesign and refurbishment of bunkers. New Club Car golf carts fitted with Visage GPS recently arrived.

To reflect the improvements to the beautifully scenic course, a vibrant new look for Paradise Palms is also rolling out.

A fresh new logo and website have been designed to reflect the fun, tropical oasis and a delicious new menu can be found

in the Clubhouse. Expect to see a greater variety of golf competitions at Paradise Palms, with the first major event in years – the 2016 Qantas Golf Club Cairns Classic from the 4-7 July. This world-class golf tournament in paradise will bring the best PGA golf players from across Australia and New Zealand including 30 PGA touring professionals. Registrations are now open to more than 140 local and interstate amateurs.

Paradise Palms also provides the opportunity to stay in paradise with their 4.5 star resort accommodation, irresistible pools, lush gardens and fresh, local cuisine in the restaurant and bar.

For more information: (07) 4059 9999, www.paradisepalms.com.au, reservations@paradisepalms.com.au

Twin Waters Golf Club

Twin Waters Golf Club The Queensland Sunshine Coast’s Twin Waters golf course is genuinely spectacular, with many holes reminiscent of the traditional and natural Scottish and Irish golf courses.

In fact, the eighth hole is one of the standouts because it has the green designed in line with the “road hole” at St Andrews.

Internationally recognised as one of the top golf courses in Australia, Twin Waters was designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge.

The stunning setting and challenging

layout combines to produce an enjoyable game of golf for players of all levels.

From the championship tees, the course measures 6183m and requires a variety of shot-making skills because of the contoured fairways. The putting surfaces are typical of links golf – large with subtle slopes.

For the better player, Twin Waters is a strong, challenging course but mid- to high-handicappers can choose to play from the forward tees and have a lot of fun. The golf course offers amply wide fairways punctuated by rolling bumps and dips.

There are good practice facilities with an

aquatic driving range, practice green and bunkers plus a pleasant, fully licensed clubhouse, which is open every day for coffee and lunch at reasonable prices.

Twin Waters Golf Club is open to visitors and social clubs 7 days a week and offers packages for all sizes of groups.

For more information: (07) 5457 2444, www.twinwatersgolfclub.com.au

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club The Palms golf course at Sanctuary Cove is open to the public for play 7 days a week and is designed to challenge all

Howlong Golf Resort

levels of play. The course has undergone an $8.8 million reconstruction and was redesigned by renowned golf course architect Ross Watson. The Palms is considered a championship course rivalling some of the best golf courses in Australia.

It has total length of 5904m off the championship tees, and has numerous water features and hazards. Tee placements have been designed to suit a variety of playing conditions and a diverse range of players. Nestled within century–old Cabbage Palms, The Palms golf course is a return to the traditions of the game, with distinctive holes, deep greenside bunkers and boldly contoured

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Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club

Lakelands Golf Club Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, Lakelands Golf Club is Jack Nicklaus’ first signature course designed in Australia.

Being centrally located makes Lakelands Golf Club the ideal location to host your next Corporate Golf Day. Lakelands Golf Club greens requiring creative shot making.

The Palms golf course holds an Open Mixed Competition every Saturday for $99pp. The competition is available every Saturday with tee times available from 7am. There are a number of great prizes on offer each week.

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club also offers an impressive leisure complex with many other facilities aside from golf, including two driving ranges, practice chipping and putting greens, five tennis courts, a state-of-the-art gymnasium with yoga room and a wide range of fitness

classes, a 25m heated lap pool, sauna, spa, complete locker room facilities, dining and functions rooms and much more.

Sanctuary Cove is also home to the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, a 5-star hotel resort located only minutes from the golf courses. The Village at Sanctuary Cove is also abundant with entertainment, dining and shops to suit all visitors.

For more information: (07) 5699 9000, www.sanctuarycovegolfclub.com.au, info@scgcc.com.au.

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Golfer’s Paradise

Lakelands Golf Club combines the traditions of Golf and Hospitality by providing its members, guests and visitors with the environment, facilities and services that satisfy their Golf, social and business needs and interests.

Multiple tee positions make the course user friendly and yet challenging, whatever the standard of golf you play.

Nicklaus has used bunkering extensively in his strategic design and water features on many of the course’s 18 holes. This beautifully presented course, along with being less than 10 minutes from Broadbeach, or 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise, make it a venue that must be considered when deciding which course

should host your next event, getaway or Corporate Golf Day. Lakelands also has full locker room facilities, Golf Shop, Signature Restaurant and Bar, as well as functions rooms for hire.

When hosting a Corporate Day at Lakelands, the team are available to help with organising draws, prize options, as well as all your other competition requirements.

For more information: (07) 5510 6504, www.lakelandsgolfclub.com.au, corporate@lakelandsgolfclub.com.au

City Golf Club Take a trip up the mountain and enjoy what the award-winning City Golf Club has to offer. Located in the Garden City of Toowomba only five minutes from the CBD and claiming the Best Golf Club in Queensland award for 2011 and 2012, this facility has more to offer than just a great golf course. Visitors can enjoy first class 4.5 star City Golf Club Motel accommodation overlooking the

2 Day Golf School at MoSS Vale Golf club Receive expert tuition from club professional Robert Kennedy in all facets of the game, while staying on course at the beautiful Dormie House.

WInter Golf PaCkaGe $230 per night for 2 people includes daily: 4 course dinner, breakfast, Accommodation, 18 holes*

Package Includes: • 3 Nights accommodation • 3 Dinners • Professional Tuition

• 3 Buffet Breakfasts • Morning tea & Lunch on two days

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Available 1st June to 30th September 2016.

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For bookings at these exclusive rates quote Inside Golf

Cost: $699 p/p twin share, $799 single

Ph: (02) 4868 1800 www.dormiehouse.com.au

Bookings through Dormie House phone: (02) 4868 1800

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*Group sizes are limited to 8 people

Clearwater Noosa Resort

City Golf Club course, with your choice of room service breakfast, available seven days a week, or a splendid breakfast at the nearby City Golf Club overlooking the fairways. If golf is not your thing, then take a refreshing dip in the lap pool or feel the energy levels return in the outdoor spa.

There’s a guest BBQ under the pool gazebo to make the most of the great outdoors, or even better, why not tantalise your taste buds at the City Golf Club bistro and café 19. Heading to the club for drinks? Let the motel courtesy bus take you to the club to enjoy a cold beer at the Reitano’s sports bar overlooking the championship 18th Green, or try your luck on one or more of the 200+ jackpot gaming machines.

The 18-hole golf course boasts lush kikuyu fairways and carpet-like bent grass greens all year round, ensuring City Golf Club will test your skills. Hosting the prestigious QLD PGA Championship since 2009 and various state and national amateur championships, the City Golf Club is sure to surprise newcomers. Challenge yourself on this championship golf course and enjoy the panoramic views from atop the 18th hole overlooking the clubhouse. Do yourself a favour, grab a group of friends and be prepared for a great golfing and social atmosphere. The reward at the end will be an experience like no other.

For more information: (07) 4639 0000, www.citygolf.com.au, golf@citygolf.com.au.

Clearwater Noosa Resort Clearwater Noosa Resort offers a one-stop shop for your golf vacation.

Regardless of the size of your group, length of your stay or any other specific needs, they offer tailored packages to suit your group. They will even organise transfers, rental cars, vans or even buses for the larger groups. Just let them know your numbers and they will recommend the appropriate method of transport.

Clearwater Noosa Resort offers a great location just metres from the famous Noosa River with its landscaped foreshore and picturesque shady picnic spots. A short walk from the Resort offers a multitude of restaurants, bars and cafes to socialise with your fellow golfers and friends.

Packages are generally made up of 7

nights’ accommodation with 5 rounds of golf on a selection of the Sunshine Coast’s best Resort and Club Golf courses, including Noosa Springs, Twin Waters, Pelican Waters, Peregian Springs, Coolum Golf & Spa, Tewantin/Noosa GC, Mt Coolum GC, Horton Park GC, Headland GC and Caloundra GC. They can make up any number of combinations from the courses they use, and can adjust the packages to suit.

The prices are based on any size groups, and they can arrange further discounts and/or some add-ons for groups larger than 12 people.

For more information: (07) 5449 9333, www.clearwaternoosa.com.au, info@clearwaternoosa.com.au.

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– a very cool fusion between a golf cart, snowboard and Segway – has been an exciting addition for public access players.

GolfBoards are a unique, fun addition to a classic golf round and Curlewis is one of the first golf clubs in Australia to have secured these hip transporters.

If improving your skills is on the agenda for your golf getaway, Curlewis Golf Club’s popular, highly-respected PGA Pro, Steve Brodie and Pro-Shop team welcomes players of all standards. Carts and clubs are also readily available to hire.

Curlewis Golf Club

VICTORIA Curlewis Golf Club Continuing to turn the Australian golf world on its head with what can only be described as an ongoing epidemic of initiatives, innovations and improvements, Curlewis is THE must play course when visiting the spectacular

Bellarine Peninsula. Include this course on your golf getaway and you’ll quickly see why Curlewis is the fastest-growing club in Australia.

Welcoming Green Fee players of all standards, the highly revered Curlewis has long been referred to as the ‘emerald of The Bellarine’. Having recently catapulted up ten places to a ranking of 78 in Australia’s Top 100 Courses, the Curlewis course itself is seductive yet

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deceptively challenging. Watered yearround via an onsite, state-of-the-art water reclamation plant, the lush greens and undulating fairways are known to lull players into a false sense of security, yet no one in their right mind should take Curlewis for granted. This par-72, linksstyle playground has gained tremendous respect for taking down even the most seasoned of golfers.

The recent introduction of GolfBoards

The recently refurbished clubhouse too, is commanding both attention and swelling visitation - and not just for golfers! With spectacular vistas spanning the You Yangs, Corio Bay and beyond, it’s both hip and welcoming - a great place to relax and enjoy the full bar, coffee, snacks, lunch and brilliant Bistro dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. A contemporary menu awaits – one which includes house made cakes crafted by Head Chef Tara Thyer. Already a huge hit with members, the array of treats are drawing coffee and cake lovers from near and far.

A round at Curlewis won’t set you back a small fortune either – Midweek you can tee off for 18 at $35, Saturdays $47 and Sundays and Public Holidays $40. For pensioners and those under 18, substantial discounts apply.

For more information: (03) 5251 2534, www.curlewisgolf.com.au

Peppers Moonah Links Resort Peppers Moonah Links Resort is a renowned venue on the luxurious Mornington Peninsula. Located just over an hour from Melbourne and neighbouring the award-winning Peninsula Hot Springs, it is a picturesque spot for leisure guests and is a fantastic escape for both family and friends.

They can accommodate you and your guests for more than just your escape or event; unwind in one of their modern accommodation suites, play a round of golf on one of their two Championship golf courses, indulge with a relaxing treatment at the Moonah Day Spa and dine on the finest produce and wine that the Peninsula has to offer in the Pebbles Restaurant.

holes of golf for two including cart hire.

For more information: 1300 987 600, www.moonahlinks.com.au

RACV Goldfields Resort Situated in the heart of the Goldfields is the RACV Goldfields Resort Golf Course.

The par-72 championship course spans 150 acres of superb golfing terrain, and can be played all year round.

With the stunning landscapes, accommodation, conference, social and dining facilities, Moonah Links is more than just a Golf Resort, it is becoming a firm favourite for a multitude of Corporate and social functions.

The course prides itself on its Tony Cashmore design, incorporating natural vegetation in a bushland setting with 15 picturesque lagoons to ensure the course encompasses great playability and challenges. Additionally the course features forest-framed greens, fairways set in cathedral-like passages and sweeping slopes, not to mention the numerous challenging and fun obstacles players will face in the course, such as ridges, swales, spurs and tress creating an exceptional golf course with individuality and visual beauty.

Moonah Links also has a number of special packages on offer, including their Par & Pamper – The perfect couples retreat, from $465 per night including breakfast, enjoy 18 holes of golf for one including motorised cart and a one hour massage for one the Moonah Day Spa. Or try their Stay & Play - Avid golfers should test their skill on one of the two championship courses, from $395 per night this package includes breakfast, 18

The Resort has a variety of options for the keen golfer and social golfer alike.

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The international-class course is of championship length, starting from the back tees running 6200m with each nine having two par-5 holes and two par-3 holes. The flexibility of the course allows either the novice or professional to embark on this world-class golfing journey.

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RACV Goldfields Resort and practice nets, combined with the putting green provide enjoyable, relaxing spaces to warm up or hone your game.

Once on the course, you can hire one of the distinctive, yellow golf carts or a set of Titleist hire clubs. After the round, relax in the comfortable setting of the Golf Lounge, surrounded by the history of the 100-year-old Creswick Golf Club.

lunch or dinner and offers an extensive array of local wines and beers that can be enjoyed whilst taking in the spectacular views over the golf course.

Complementing the golf course is the 4-star rated hotel offering over 100 rooms, varying from premium fairway suites, to one- and two-bedroom family rooms. There are a number of additional leisure facilities at the resort such as the gym, heated outdoor pool and spa, tennis courts, day spa, mountain bike hire, walking and biking tracks. The resort also boasts its own restaurant and bar, Harvest Restaurant, which serves contemporary Australian cuisine featuring local and regional produce plus a selection of award-winning regional wines. Whilst the Springs Bar and Terrace is the ideal location for a morning coffee, café style

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For more information: (03) 5345 9600, www.racv.com.au/resorts, golf_goldfields@racv.com.au

The newest golf course on the Murray River, the Black Bull Golf Course is a mustplay golfing destination. This sentiment is shared by AFL personality Billy Brownless who is an ambassador for Black Bull and the Silverwoods development. Billy has said “I have not found a better place in Victoria to enjoy world class golf, water sports and lifestyle than Yarrawonga.”

The course recently celebrated 12 months since the opening of the complete 18 holes. The course has become hugely popular and momentum has gained with word of “The Bull Ring”

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Black Bull’s reputation continues to grow with the well known Accor’s Sebel luxury international hotel and serviced apartments joining forces with Silverwoods. The hotel will be sitting in a prime location within Silverwoods on

the edge of Lake Mulwala known as The Point and will boast some of the finest accommodation and food to be found along the river. The hotel will include a 300-seat conference facility, bar, bistro, gym, pool and other health amenities within the resort when due for proposed completion in 2018. Word is quickly spreading around town and to the wider regions that once the hotel is built, it will provide numerous opportunities for personal and commercial use – like holidays, mini-breaks, functions, conferences, events and a wonderful place to stay when playing golf at Black Bull. All of this making Silverwoods Golf and Lifestyle Resort – including their magical Black Bull golf course a true destination place to either live or visit.

For more information: www.blackbullgc.com.au, or www.silverwoodsyarrawonga.com.au

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The Thomson Perrett-designed championship course is only made better with its first-class playing surfaces. This is backed up by the first official event for Black Bull when it recently co-hosted the Victorian Seniors Open PGA with the Yarrawonga – Mulwala Golf Resort. The feedback from this strong Australasian field has secured this event for the next two years and the team could not be happier or more proud to now call this event home to Black Bull.

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Warrnambool Golf Club Warrnambool is a classically-designed course laid out between and over a massive tertiary dune system. The course offers a unique combination of exposed holes with elevated tees together with those carved into natural ti-tree-lined dunes.

Located within 2km of the regional city’s CBD, it makes for an ideal destination for the dedicated golf tourist, social golfing groups or family holiday makers.

The influence of the ever-present wind cannot be understated and really adds to the challenge of a layout that offers variety from one round to the next. It is perhaps this aspect which shaped the game of Warrnambool’s most famous golfing export, Marc Leishman, to the level of success he now enjoys.

The course has received a good deal of attention over recent years and the installation of an integrated irrigation system, supplied with recycled water, has allowed the staff to present the course in immaculate condition.

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In addition, the club has launched a unique moniker for a trio of their most challenging holes—starting from the short par-4 4th and ending on the slightly uphill dogleg 6th. Borrowing from the location’s proximity to Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast—up to18 ships have found their resting place within 2km of the club—

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Warrnambool Golf Club has named this menacing trio of holes as “Shipwreck Bend”, with the warning that these holes can easily “wreck” a good round by players of any level.

Standing on the tee of the imposing 4th hole (complete with a ship’s anchor guarding the tee box), one must be sure to avoid the large waste bunker on the right side, lest you be faced with either a lost ball, or a very difficult approach shot.

Similar hazards are apparent on both the 5th and 6th holes, as finding the fairways is paramount to success on these holes.

There are many holes along the course which offer risk/reward options, stunning views and challenging golf. In fact, the quality of golf on this course goes beyond the typical “country course” feel, and the course would not feel out of place among many of Melbourne’s great golfing areas, notably the Mornington Peninsula. So if you’ve never played at Warrnambool, we recommend you be sure to add it to your list.

A well-stocked Pro Shop enables club professional Craig Bonney and his friendly staff to cater for all your equipment and apparel needs.

For more information: Pro shop (03) 5562 8528, Club House (03) 5562 2108, www.wgcinc.com.au, golf@wgcinc.com.au

THE PALMS GOLF COURSE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND OFFERS AN EXCITING OPEN COMPETITION EVERY SATURDAY FOR $99 PER PERSON. The Palms golf course at Sanctuary Cove is open to the public for play 7 days a week and is designed to challenge all levels of play. Rated as one of Australia’s finest, the course has been ranked 48th in the 2016 Australian Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Courses. The Palms is considered a championship course rivaling some of the best golf courses in Australia.

It has a total length of 5904 metres off the championship tees, and has numerous water features and hazards. Tee placements have been designed to suit a variety of playing conditions and a diverse range of players.

Nestled within century-old Cabbage Palms, The Palms golf course is a return to the traditions of the game, with distinctive holes, deep greenside bunkers and boldly contoured greens requiring creative shot making.

For bookings visit www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au

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Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Gleneagles Drive, Sanctuary Cove Phone 07 5699 9000 www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au

NSW Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort Nestled alongside the picturesque Murray River, a hour from Cobram Barooga, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort ticks all the boxes for modern, comfortable golf resort destinations.

The largest public access golf resort in the country, the resort features 45 holes– two 18-hole courses, the Lake and the Murray, and a short nine-hole Executive course—all set amongst beautiful natural landscape overlooking the Murray River and Lake Mulwala. While the Murray course is one of the better known layouts at the facility, all three courses offer something special to the keen golfer, and like other courses/resorts in the area, the entire facility features a welcoming and warm atmosphere. Inside Golf have played a number of rounds here, and we have never been disappointed.

Before your round, take advantage of the state-of-the-art practice facilities with driving range, hitting nets, putting greens and chipping area with bunker. There is also a pro shop open from dawn to dusk with competitively priced products and services.

The resort also offers a free smartphone app, which allows golfers to get GPS distances, track statistics, view a course tour/hole flyover, keep score via a live

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort leaderboard and more. This is fantastic for a group event or a friendly competition between mates.

Choose from nine different styles of accommodation overlooking the golf course or native bushland with something to suit all budgets and needs, from basic cabins to luxurious apartments and villas, each with cooking facilities, private bathrooms and a car parking space. All accommodation is self-contained, family-friendly and is

only a short stroll from the clubhouse and pro shop. Long or short stay guests can explore the spectacular surrounds, tempt their tastebuds with quality dining, workout in the gym, have a hit of tennis, take a dip in the solar-heated pool or simply relax in a brand-new plush 60-seat movie theatre showing the latest releases.

For more information: (03) 5744 1911, www.yarragolf.com.au

Murray Downs Golf and Country Club Murray Downs Golf and Country Club is golf at its absolute best. Widely acclaimed by golfers as the Murray River’s finest course, Murray Downs is also ranked the region’s Number 1 by leading golf and travel publications. In Victoria, it has won the Victorian PGA Course of the Year.

Nationally it’s in the Top 50 courses in Australia and it’s consistently voted one

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Murray Downs Golf & Country Club of the country’s finest resort courses.

It also happens to be a favourite of the Inside Golf team.

The 6197m course is in striking contrast to the spectacular surrounding Mallee plains. It’s both beautiful and challenging, with a dramatic backdrop of river gums, artfully formed lakes and some very tricky signature holes, notably the par-3 5th, featuring a daunting carry over a lake, which follows the hole all the way to the green where bunkers guard the left side of the narrow target.

The couch fairways are superbly tended

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and groomed, while the bent greens are generally large, undulating and very fast with thoughtful tee positions and pin placements. The layout is easy-walking, but small hills, bumps and rolls break the landscape.

Tee times are available seven days a week, with services including golf carts, pro shop, equipment hire and a beverage cart for that welcome break.

Following your round, the Balcony Lounge features panoramic views of the course. The Café is your spot for a quick energy top-up any time of the day, while

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Fairways Bistro is food central at Murray Downs – there’s a magnificent country style daily lunch, and a very extensive daily dinner menu.

Murray Downs’ on-course hotel offers 50 individually air-conditioned and wellappointed family rooms and 2-bedroom units. If you love the independence and space of self-contained apartments, Murray Downs has the perfect answer with its newly renovated deluxe and super deluxe apartments, featuring fullyequipped kitchenettes. A continental or country style cooked breakfast can be delivered to all rooms each morning.

The resort also offers a huge heated tropical pool, running track, spa, three floodlit bowls rinks, plus superbly maintained grass court tennis for nongolfers. The kids are also catered for, with a toddlers’ swimming pool, supervised Junior Lounge and Adventure Playground (3 to 7 years), while the teen lounge gives older kids a place to play pool, Wii, Xbox, Playstation2 and more.

For more information: (03) 5033 1422, www.murraydownsgolf.com.au

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Rich River Golf Club

Rich River Golf Club Rich River Golf Club is a mainstay for the Inside Golf team whenever we travel the Murray. The facility features two very impressive 18-hole championship courses, the East and the West. They’ve been developed over the years to become one of regional Australia’s premier golfing venues, where golfers love the rolling fairways, carefully tended greens and towering eucalyptus.

The West Course has traditional treelined fairways with tricky, small greens that take the serious player on a thoughtprovoking and challenging 6,183m journey. The East Course, which had a major transformation after a redesign by Peter Thomson in 1998, features large greens, wide fairways and those famous Thomson bunkers which really keep you thinking about your strokes. Course length is 6,131m.

Tee times are available seven days a week, with services including golf carts, pro shop, equipment hire and a beverage cart for a quick refresher.

The 12th on the West is one of the most difficult holes on the course. A strong dogleg-right, it’s critical to hit the fairway in just the right spot (hint: Fairway metal or iron off the tee is often a good bet).

Your second shot requires a good solid strike over Howards Lake to reach the green, which is gently sloped from front to back. A par on this hole is always a good score.

The 18th on the East course is a monster at 532m. Be sure to avoid the fairway bunker on the left from the tee, as well as the fairway bunkers on your second shot (80 meters short of the green). With water down the left of the fairway, and a green surrounded by bunkers, it’s a very challenging hole.

James Maiden Bistro is locally famous for the magnificent views of the golf course, and for the mouth-watering choices on the lunch and dinner menu. Premium Australian and New Zealand wines and local and imported beer feature too.

You can also drop into the bistro for a continental or cooked breakfast, or for a quick snack from midday. Then there’s the Coffee Shop, where you can settle down on the terrace with an expertly brewed espresso coffee and a sweet treat that’s been freshly prepared by the in-house pastry chef.

There’s also the Sports Bar and the busy Spike Bar where you can also refuel with hot or cold snacks including healthy sandwiches and fruit salads.

The deluxe accommodation has been attractively refurbished, with privacy and seclusion ensuring your own space to relax after golf. There’s a great choice of

rooms too, for couples, families and small groups.

40 spacious and airy standard suites have a king split bed in the bedroom and single bed in the lounge room. The 22 deluxe rooms are rated 4-star, and feature a queen bed. If you’re travelling with a small group, a large and fully selfcontained apartment can accommodate up to 7 people with 3 bedrooms, a welcoming lounge/dining area, 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets.

There are so many leisure options here: two outdoor pools, a spa, gym equipment, three bowling greens, three croquet courses and nine tennis courts.

For more information: (03) 5481 3333, www.richriver.com.au, golfpackages@richriver.com.au

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pro shop and equipment hire.

The newly renovated Clubhouse has been cleverly designed, with a fabulous choice of areas indoors and outdoors in the fresh air for lunch, a post-game drink and dinner. There’s a new Lounge Bar with spacious decks, comfortable contemporary furniture, a laid back country atmosphere and almost endless views over the golf courses.

The 19th hole Club Café is a busy spot every day, with light snacks, lunch specials and a delicious range of cakes. The Bistro serves dinner every night of the week, with sharing and grazing plates, grills and more.

Seniors meals are available too.

Sporties Cobram Barooga Golf Club

Sporties Cobram Barooga Golf Club

The course, with many classic holes, is framed by majestic red gums and pines.

Time hasn’t left this old favourite behind though, because the newly constructed greens are fast and true, with clever bunkering catching wayward shots hit into the greens.

With two celebrated courses set in beautiful surrounds, Sporties Cobram Barooga Golf Club offers the best of old and new for serious and novice golfers.

The original 18-hole “Old” course, was constructed in 1925 and is the more famous of the two. At 6186m, its clever design and narrow tree-lined fairways provide a good test of skill for any player.

The new West Course offers wider fairways, larger greens and additional slopes that provide natural framing for tee shots. Slightly longer than the original

Accommodation at the Club is another highlight. Eighteen new, luxurious and fully-equipped units have been opened here, with ground floor units literally opening out on to the golf course, and upstairs units providing beautiful views from generous balconies.

course at 6287m, the 18-hole layout has gained a strong reputation as the perfect blend of resort and modern links style.

This club accommodation is stylish and sophisticated, with beautiful bathrooms, supremely comfortable beds, free wifi, flat screen TV with cable channels in the large living area and a kitchenette in some units.

With its Murray River location, an abundance of local flora and fauna plus great weather, Sporties Cobram Barooga Golf Club is a ‘must do’ for those who’d like to play on both a traditional and a more contemporary course.

There’s an excellent health and fitness centre with a heated 25 metre pool, sauna, spa and aerobics room. Outdoors are two state-of-the-art synthetic greens for lawn bowls and a relaxing landscaped garden area with BBQ.

Tee times are available seven days a week, with services including golf carts,

For more information: (03) 5873 4304, www.sporties.com.au

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Corowa Golf Club Nestled on the Murray River and boasting all amenities for the perfect getaway, Corowa Golf Club has a highlyrated 27-hole championship golf course, pro shop, modern clubhouse and motel.

Situated in the heart of the renowned Rutherglen wine district, Corowa Golf Club is ideally located for anyone looking for a pleasurable game of golf, or a relaxing break away. Inside Golf has played here for years, and consider it a home away from home. So too does PGA Tour player Marcus Fraser, who learned his craft on the course.

The Corowa Golf Course has been voted by the PGA as one of the TOP 3 Regional Pro-Am courses, while the East Course has been rated in the top 100 public access courses . The original course, designed

by Al Howard, was established in 1955.

It is nestled amongst river gums along the course of the Murray River and offers golfers of all abilities a challenging and rewarding round.The front 9 holes, also designed by Al Howard, were established in 1980, featuring long and open fairways.

From the clubhouse there are views of the back 18 holes (old course) and the Murray River. The Clubhouse features separate areas for pokies, lounge and restaurant areas which enables families to come to the club.

There are practice areas for both putting and driving, with tuition available from the pro shop.

Corowa Golf Club The Corowa Golf Club Motel is a 35 room, two-storey on-course accommodation facility. There are views over the Murray River on one side and the practice fairway and front 9 holes on the other. Play and Stay packages include accommodation (based on-course), continental breakfast, a restaurant dinner and unlimited golf. Prices are based on twin share accommodation per person.

Non-playing packages can also be

arranged along with junior packages.

For more information: (02) 6033 1466, www.corowagolf.com.au

Howlong Golf Resort The Howlong Golf Resort epitomises the Great Aussie Getaway; on the doorstep of the Murray River and surrounded by the Rutherglen Wine Region. Central to Albury Wodonga, and a short drive

from Yarrawonga, Howlong has so much to offer. The Howlong Golf Resort has 25 onsite studio rooms and four luxury two-bedrooms apartments. When you’re not playing golf on the immaculate and stunning Howlong 18-hole golf course you can drive around the wineries tasting the different vintages. With so many amazing wineries you really need to make a day out of it!

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advantage of the courtesy bus and enjoy some local wine and a cheese platter on the outdoor alfresco area. If your passion is golf the Howlong Golf Resort has a golf competition every day! Why not ask their friendly staff about their famous $99 full golf membership? If you are eligible and sign up for the $99 Golf Membership they will offer your first night in a studio room completely free.

For more information: (02) 6026 5588, www.howlonggolf.com.au

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Howlong Golf Resort doorstep, you can also take advantage of their Kayak and Paddle Boat Hire. All of your dining needs are also covered with the Region’s best Chinese Restaurant, The Happy Lotus and the wonderful Seven Bridges Restaurant & Cafe. They can also arrange a Private Group Dinner or BBQ on their beautiful Outdoor Deck overlooking the picturesque Golf Course.

If caravanning around is more your style, there are two caravan parks and free camping in town. Or why not take

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Australian PGA Tour Professionals faced a new challenge in December when they teed off at Riverside Oaks Golf Resort for the 2015 NSW PGA Championship.

Riverside Oaks Golf Resort’s new layout, the Bungool Course, celebrated its first anniversary during the tournament and in a fitting celebration, hosted the Professionals as they contended to become the 2015 NSW PGA champion.

“The Bungool Course has matured well over the past year and is a true testament to the staff of Riverside Oaks.

This was the first time that a PGA Tour of Australasia tournament was played on Sydney’s newest championship layout, adding a new testing layer of strategy for the competitors to tackle,” said General Manager David Scott.

As well as two Championship Golf courses, Riverside Oaks Golf Resort also boasts new Luxury accommodation

set on 587 acres of pristine Australian bushland overlooking the magnificent Hawkesbury River. Only a short 80-minute drive north-west of Sydney. The resort offers a unique wilderness experience amongst its stunning surroundings and a reputation for quality that attracts golfers, business events, families and weddings from Sydney, NSW, across Australia and around the world.

Golfers can enjoy a round of 18 holes on the Bungool course for only $79 per person, midweek, which also includes a schnitzel, chips and drink (tap beer, wine or soft drink).

Stay and play options include: Overnight luxury accommodation in a Deluxe Room with a King Bed, a full hot breakfast and 18 holes of golf with a motorised cart on Bungool Course for two: $250.00 Twin Share - Mid Week.

For more information: (02) 4560 3200, www.riversideoaks.com.au, info@riversideoaks.com.au.

Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club Sitting near the beautiful sun-drenched beaches of the Queensland/NSW border is the picturesque Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club.

With accommodation in abundance and no shortage of shopping nearby it’s easy to see why this is one of the more idyllic and

Riverside Oaks impressive golf courses in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.

Inside a stunning dedicated nature reserve lie the River Course and the West Course, both 18 hole courses are on 101 rolling hectares and were ranked in Australia’s top 100 Public Access golf courses in 2015.

For any golfer the 36 holes will challenge and test as it weaves from gently undulating to flat, wide fairways guarded by groves of well-established trees, and plenty of bunkers and water

Golf Course Road, Barooga NSW 3644 Enquiries & Accommodation: P. (03) 5873 4304 Pro Shop P. (03) 5873 4372 Golf Packages: P. 1800 062 334 www.sporties.com.au

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Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club hazards to keep golfers’ minds right on their game.

Smack-bang in the middle of the River Course is a small rainforest, and you may come face-to-face with a goanna or the many species of bird life, generations of which have happily shared their lush riverside habitat with golfers.

To play a round at Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club is just a fraction of the cost of many Gold Coast courses and is

available all year round.

The cost-friendly course also offers other great facilities like The Clubhouse which is perfectly situated with views overlooking the Tweed River. Along with great scenery, this fully licensed venue has a cafe, full club facilities, and a well-appointed Pro Shop, stocked to the rafters with everything a golfer needs and more.

After a challenging day on the course at Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club is

one of Tweed’s most popular and busiest restaurants, Danny’s famous seafood buffet, ready to aid the heartiest of appetites.

So, it’s easy to see why for so many locals and tourists who visit the Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club they consider it one of the best.

For more information: (07) 5524 4544, www.cooltweedgolf.com.au, nicolej@cooltweedgolf.com.au

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Wentworth Falls Country Club Wentworth Falls Country Club has been the centre of golf at Wentworth Falls since 1913. The facilities at the Wentworth Falls golf course are first rate with two driving nets for a quick warm up and a large, gently-sloping practice green to give you a taste of what lies ahead.

The course plays 5719 metres and has a par of 70 for men and 74 for women. It

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Wentworth Falls Country Club is considered to be one of the best in the Blue Mountains. Each hole has a look and feel of its own, offering a mixture of short, medium and long holes (mostly medium to long) with a premium being on driving.

All the fairways are lined by native trees, mountain pines and large gum trees. The course is easy walking with only a couple of uphill holes to give your heart an extra pump. A feature of the course is the

impeccable putting surfaces with sloping contours that can bring any golfer’s game unstuck.

After your game, relax in the pleasant surroundings of the clubhouse with outstanding views over the course and gardens. Enjoy a wonderful meal from the Country Club Brasserie while taking in the peaceful atmosphere and that fresh mountain air.

The pro shop at Wentworth Falls Country Club is considered one of the best-stocked and friendliest pro shops in the Blue Mountains. Lang Doolan, the club professional, will be glad to assist you with lessons and golf equipment to improve your game. Wentworth Falls also offers a free Kids Clinic every Sunday (please check with proshop for times).

Membership of Wentworth Falls is

currently open. There is no joining fee, and full membership is just $770. New members who join before May 30 will receive $50 worth of clubhouse credits.

Drop by and experience the warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere that is Wentworth Falls CC. For more information: (02) 4757 1202, www.wfcc.com.au, info@wfcc.com.au

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Nelson Bay Golf Club

Nelson Bay Golf Club Nelson Bay Golf Club has for many years been one of the Hunter Valley’s most popular courses. The 27-hole championship layout is set among the native trees with an abundance of wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies and native birds.

It has a reputation for being one of the most public access friendly courses in NSW and for good reason - it offers a variety of exciting challenges in an immaculate setting.

One of the standout holes is the 490m par-5 12th, a tight, bushland-bordered bender that makes its way up a long hill.

Accuracy is key here, so pick your landing zones carefully.

underway, but the temporary clubhouse is working well with full facilities.

Membership at Nelson Bay Golf Club is currently available for all playing categories as well as Social Membership.

The current membership promotion for new members who join before May 31, 2016 will receive 13 months membership for the price of the normal 12 months ($850).

“Kangaroo Encounters” are now available at Nelson Bay Golf Club where you can experience, photograph, enjoy and learn whilst walking amongst wild Eastern Grey Kangaroos and other unique Australian wildlife.

For more information: (02) 4981 1132, www.nelsonbaygolf.com.au

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Moss Vale (Dormie House)

Moss Vale (Dormie House) Moss Vale golf course is regarded as one of the prettiest and challenging courses in country NSW and while you are only 90 minutes’ drive from the Sydney CBD, you will feel like you’re a world away in the relaxed and peaceful Southern Highlands.

The 18-Hole Championship Golf Course is a par-71, 5805m (Mens tees), and Par -73, 5300m (women’s tees). A number of twists and turns, creek crossings and deceptive greens, make the course a true test. The creek which runs through the course has to be crossed 12 times during the round. From the clubhouse, the Moss Vale layout appears hilly, but after the opening 5 holes, it levels out and heads into the quiet countryside.

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The environment is also the perfect location to work on all aspects of your golf game at the club’s two-day golf school, run by AAA-rated Australian PGA professional Robert Kennedy. There is also accommodation on-site at Dormie House.

If you are after a golfing getaway to the Southern Highlands, Dormie House has a wide range of attractive “play and stay” accommodation packages on offer.

For more information: (02) 4868 1503, www.mossvalegolfclub.com.au, proshop@mossvalegolfclub.com.au.

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Western Australia The Links Kennedy Bay If you go to Western Australia to play golf, make sure The Links Kennedy Bay is on your short list.

It’s a wonderful golfing experience and one you won’t forget in a hurry.

The Links Kennedy Bay might not have a large pretentious clubhouse, but what it does have is a true links golf course of the highest quality.

Little wonder it’s been rated the third best public access course in Australia behind

Chris Gray, the former Australian amateur champion and winner of many professional events in Australia and abroad, said The Links Kennedy Bay, managed by Peter Whittle of Prime Golf, was “special and unique”.

“To play The Links Kennedy Bay successfully you need to be able to control your ball by hitting it low and high when needed,” Gray said.

“We get a bit of wind here so hit it low into the wind and high downwind.

“The fairways are quite generous, but there are a lot of pot bunkers (115) so watch out for them. They are only small but

they tend to swallow the balls up quite a bit.”

is a great hole. It only has a tiny green with bunkers and swales and can be tricky.”

Gray lists the par-4 fifth the toughest on the course. It’s 417m from the black tee box, 410m (blue), 382m (white) and 355m (red).

The beautifully manicured course, which runs alongside the vast blue water of the Indian Ocean, is a delight to play off the white tees.

“There are bunkers down the fairways so it’s quite tight to get through those,” he said.

Still anyone up for the challenge, mentally and physically, should play it off the tips.

The cost is $50 walking or $75 with cart.

The short par-4 12th (307m off the white tees) is a risk-reward hole.

Visitors are welcome to play every day and hungry golfers can take advantage of the club’s full menu.

“You can drive it downwind, but there is trouble around the green,” he said. “Most people lay-up and wedge it in.

“The par-3s are great and some of the best around. The 123m 12th named Wee Tap

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from a wedge to a seven-iron depending on the pin position.

“If there’s one shot you need around here’ it’s a good short game,” Breuker said.

“A lot of greens are elevated so you are playing a lot of uphill chip shots, but that is becoming easier now due to the fairways maturing and the greens starting to soften after five years of maturity.

“It’s a typical Marsh design in that if you hit the ball long the fairways narrow, but the average distance off the tee has generous landing areas,” Breuker said.

The 202m par-3 17th from the tiger tees is challenging and a definite feature hole. From the members’ tees it’s 178m, the public tees 165m and the ladies tees 118m.

“When you stand on the tee it’s a very elevated green with a drop off to the right side,” Breuker explained. “It’s long and visually pleasing.”

Kalgoorlie Golf Course

Kalgoorlie Golf Course

When you book your golf trip to Perth, make sure you factor in Kalgoorlie Golf Course because the sublime GrahamMarsh-designed layout is one you’ll definitely want to tick off your bucket list.

The first thing you notice about this layout of wild beauty is the magnificent colours – red, green and blue.

The red dirt butts up against the green manicured fairways with the blue sky as the backdrop.

Variety and fine conditioning define this

work of art.

From the tee boxes, the course looks intimidating but it has numerous tee positions and is considerably more forgiving than many others you’ll play in your travels.

From the tips, the course stretches to 6768m, but off the shorter public tees it’s 835 metres shorter.

Full-grown trees on this desert-style course are as rare as freeway civility, but the first 14 holes boast a variety of trees, though they rarely come into play.

On the final four holes, the course is virtually treeless though the fairways dip and rise somewhat.

Club professional Paul Breuker said Kalgoorlie prided itself on its greens, which clock in at between 9 and 11 on the Stimpmeter.

“Graham Marsh has designed big, flowing greens which allow five or six pin positions.”

Many greens are tiered with the par-5 ninth a lengthy, three-tier roller-coaster.

An approach shot here could be anything

Visitors are always welcome and can walk ($55 midweek and $65 on weekends) or ride. Cart hire is $45 for 18 holes.

The club’s restaurant and bar is open for business from Wednesdays to Sundays.

“We recommend everyone should play this golf course,” Breuker said.

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For more information: (08) 9026 2626, www.kalgoorliegolfcourse.com, golf@kalgoorliegolfcourse.com

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Tours & ACCOMMODATION GREAT GOLF GETAWAYS Great Golf Getaways provides customised golf travel packages to all the premier golf destinations Australia-wide and specialises in group tours for club members, social clubs and corporate events.

Stay and play packages are available for all types of golf travel including weekend golf trips and extended golfing holidays for 5, 7, and 14 + days duration.

Great Golf Getaways will help you plan a customised tour package to suit your group size and your personal travel requirements. Plus you can choose from an extensive range of package options to all the top destinations around Australia including: Queensland: Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Capricorn Coast, Cairns, Port Douglas and Hamilton Island. New South Wales: Central Coast, Coffs Harbour (including Bonville Golf Resort), Hunter Valley, Sapphire Coast, Southern Highlands and Sydney. South Australia: Adelaide, Barossa Valley and Fleurieu Peninsula. Victoria: Mornington Peninsula, Bellarine Peninsula, Melbourne Sandbelt, Murray River and Yarra Valley.

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Great Golf Getaways Barnbougle Dunes and The Lost Farm) Plus, King Island – Australia’s newest golf destination boasting two new world-class courses just recently opened including Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes.

take the hassle out of planning your next trip and contact Great Golf Getaways for information on their latest stay and play packages and ask about their special package offers for group tours.

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PS Emmylou Golf Experience Enjoy great food and wine plus a true Australian experience aboard Paddlesteamer Emmylou whilst playing 36 holes of golf over two days at one of the Murray River’s best golfing resorts, Rich River Golf Club Resort.

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traditional riverboat style bunks with the exception of one double bed cabin.

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2016 Schedule: September 14th, October 12th, November 16th.

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PS Emmylou Golf Experience moment you disembark you will have memories and friendships to last a lifetime. On this all-inclusive threeday, two-night package you’ll enjoy magnificent Australian experience cruising along the Murray River from Echuca, and 36 holes of golf over two championship courses at Rich River Golf Club Resort. This fully-inclusive golfing tour includes all meals including breakfast, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, pre-dinner drinks, three-course

dinners at Redgums Restaurant aboard Paddlesteamer Emmylou, transfers, club storage and 36 holes of championship golf over two courses at Rich River Golf Club Resort.

Driven by a completely restored 1906 steam engine, experience the simple joy of being on board a traditional paddle steamer. Smell the warm oil of the engine, feel the heat as the engineer stokes the boiler with redgum logs, climb up to the wheelhouse to chat to the skipper, or just

sit and gaze at the changing reflections in the water and let the lilting rhythm and swish of the paddlewheels, and the nostalgic hooting of the whistle conjure up the leisurely pace of bygone days.

Emmylou also has a fully-stocked bar with top local and Australian wines, plus a range of alternatives to complement your meal.

Eighteen guests are comfortably accommodated in twin share cabins with all linen and towels provided, featuring

Tasmania has been named as the world’s greatest undiscovered golfing destination, and with good reason – it is now home to three World Top-50 courses (Cape Wickham, Barbougle Dunes and Lost Farm). Flying with Air Adventure Golf Tours is the best way to access Tasmania’s remote and world-class courses. You cannot beat the feeling of landing direct at the course in your deluxe private aircraft, let alone the convenience and efficient use of your time.

Air Adventure has flown hundreds of golfers to experience these incredible courses and the feedback has been resoundingly excellent. The combination of Air Adventure’s immaculate, twinturbine aircraft and ability to land on short runways, plus their many years of experience, means that if you are looking for a golfing holiday that offers far more than just the game, this is the way to go!

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Air Adventure Golf Tours options on offer including: King Island (1, 2 and 3 days), Barnbougle (2 and 3 days) and Barnbougle & King Island (3 and 4 days). Or if you have a group of 8 or more, customise a trip to suit.

The most popular trip is the three-day Barnbougle & Cape Wickham golf tour, which will see you board the Outback Jet at Melbourne’s Essendon Airport and, just 45 minutes later, you are landing beside the fairways on Barnbougle’s private airfield. Enjoy two nights’ oncourse accommodation at the premium Lost Farm Lodge and a round at both Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm before taking off to fly direct to King Island and a full round at Cape Wickham. To be able to link the golfing paradise of Barnbougle

with potentially the world’s newest and most remote golf course, Cape Wickham, makes this a golf tour like no other. Plus, Air Adventure look after every element: flights, accommodation, tee times and ground transfers – which is all included in the price. There is simply no better way to play these incredible courses.

If you have a group of four or more contact Air Adventure to set a departure date. If you have less than four please get in touch for available options.

As Ocean Dunes comes online (September 1, 2016) this trip can easily be upgraded to a four-day / four-round trip including a night’s accommodation on King Island.

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Still dreaming about that golf escape to the Mornington Peninsula? Truemans Cottages are here to help. They tailormake golf packages to suit small to medium-sized groups. You can choose the number of nights you’d like to stay, the amount of golf you’d like to play, and the level of challenge you’re up for. And

if you need any help with these they can point you in the right direction.

They have a trio of three-bedroom properties to choose from and these can cater for up to 18 players (couples) or 12 singles. Each have spacious back gardens with BBQ areas, which are a great place to sit and discuss the day’s play and plan your next day’s action.

Truemans Cottages are ideally situated in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula golfing country. Only five minutes from The Dunes, Moonah Links or Eagle Ridge, with 10 minutes to St Andrews Beach, Rosebud Country Club and only a little further afield to reach RACV Cape Schanck, Sorrento or Portsea Golf clubs. You can choose to explore a little

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Truemans Cottages more and visit Flinders, Devil Bend or Mornington Golf Clubs. They are also lucky enough to work with the worldrenowned The National Golf Club and can secure course access for interstate club members.

The Mornington Peninsula holds an interest for the non-golfer too. As well as arranging your golf, Truemans Cottages can also book a visit to the renowned Peninsula Hot Springs, help with winery tours, restaurant bookings, fishing charters and much more.

For more information: Phone Michelle on 0419 365 142, www.truemanscottage.com.au.

Paradise Palms Motel Mulwala Paradise Palms Motel Mulwala is located in the heart of the golfing mecca on

the Murray. With 12 rooms all newly renovated with carpet, beds, couches, air conditioners, heaters, bedding, fixtures and fittings, Paradise Palms is a great place to base yourself to explore the Murray River golf scene. All rooms are twin share with queen and single beds, Foxtel with sports channels, flat screen tvs, walk-in shower, tea and coffee making facilities, large BBQ area, and ample parking for buses and trailers. Their package deals all include a fully-cooked hearty breakfast, delivered to your room, or they can organise a buffet breakfast around the BBQ and pool area (Buffet Breakfast only available for groups of 12 or more guests).

They can cater for groups from 24 twin share guests, to a max of 28 guests, and can also organise a BBQ hamper with salads and meat, ready for you when you

Paradise Palms Motel Mulwala finish golf so you can relax and have a few drinks by the pool. Extra charges apply.

Take advantage of their great golfing special: $560 p/p Twin Share including the following (Minimum 12 Guests): 5 days golf at your desired golf courses, 5 cooked breakfasts, deluxe twin share accommodation, 1 x $10 meal voucher for the Royal Mail Hotel. Added BONUS: with the above package, book during the months of June, July or August to receive FREE CART HIRE. Other packages are available, or they can tailor a package to suit your needs.

Nick and Sophie would be more than happy to have a chat to you about your next Murray River golfing trip.

For more information: (03) 5743 2555, www.paradisepalmsmulwala.com.au, enquiry@paradisepalmsmulwala.com.

Byron Golfing Oasis Often planning a golfing holiday means not only looking at the courses, but also what other activities you can enjoy to make the most of your time away. Byron Bay is home to one of Australia’s premier golf clubs – Byron Bay Golf Club – with Ballina Sports & Golf Club only 30 minutes away in one direction and Mullumbimby Golf Club just 30 minutes in the other!

When you’re staying at Oasis Apartments & Treetop Houses, you’re not only enjoying easy access to all the nearby courses but the bonus of resort style facilities such as sauna, outdoor spa, tennis court, gym and beautiful 18m swimming pool. Each self-contained, spacious apartment has tropical garden and bushland views from the large balconies plus undercover parking.

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Byron Golfing Oasis minutes from the heart of Byron’s cafes, restaurants, shops and markets, Oasis is perfectly placed for a golfing holiday that keeps everyone happy. Book direct and mention Inside Golf for special rates.

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Golden Oldies Golf Festival Vintage Sports & Leisure Ltd (VSL) have announced that the second Golden Oldies Golf Festival will be held in the Hunter Valley region of NSW from the 18th to 24th of September. The week-long event will be based at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley and played at the Par-71 Hunter Valley Golf Club, set amongst the Hunter Valley’s world famous vineyards. The festival is a fourround event with the first round being a Par-3 competition. Tournament Director Roger Carroll said, “We tried the Par-3 day as an add-on for the first time last year and it was hugely popular. So this year we have incorporated it into the four-round event. “Also we are incorporating into the rounds some fun aspects that won’t detract from the normal golf. At the very least it will make the prize giving quite amusing.” Away from the golf course wine tasting and tours of the Hunter Valley region are available. “With everyone except the locals staying at the Crowne Plaza we know the socialising away

from the golf course will be a highlight. ”On top of that it is a beautiful area with plenty to do, some fantastic restaurants and if you want to play golf on the rest day there are a couple of outstanding courses nearby” said Carroll. The packages include six-nights’ accommodation at the Crowne Plaza, breakfast, four rounds of golf, carts and two functions with open bars. Packages start at $1325.

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For more information: www.govsl.com, roger@govsl.com

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Owner-operators Sharon and Gary provide golfers with a professional and well-organised golf trip – every detail carefully taken care of and nothing to do but turn up and have a great time.

They take pride in offering good value and personalised service.

Sharon, who looks after your trip from start to finish, will tailor a package, provide choices of accommodation, courses and optional extras all designed to suit your requirements and budgets.

“It’s definite value for money with no hidden surprises,” she said.

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U Choose Golf Holiday offers golfers the chance to experience the best destinations that the Australia has to offer, like the Mornington Peninsula, Sydney/NSW, Gold Coast, West Australia, and the Murray River destinations.

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