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GOLF TASMANIA Mowbray Golf Club, Launceston Sweeping seaside links bordered by surf beaches the emerald fairways and velvet greens of championship 18-hole courses spectacular clifftop holes with wide ocean views these are just some of the experiences that bring keen golfers from around the world to follow their sport in Tasmania. With the variety, scenery and appeal of our golf in Tasmania, this is the perfect destination for a golfing holiday. And you ll want to return to play again, because the island has more than 80 golf courses waiting for you. Tasmania has a sprinkling of public courses, but most are run by clubs. Wherever you play, you ll find a warm Tasmanian welcome for members of interstate golf clubs at the club courses in cities, towns and country areas. Excellent 18-hole courses include the championship courses of Royal Hobart, Tasmania Golf Club, Kingston Beach and Claremont in the south, and Launceston Country Club, Devonport and Ulverstone in the north. The magnificent Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links near Bridport, a true seaside links in the authentic Scottish style, is widely acclaimed as one of the nation s finest golf courses. Tasmania Golf Course, Barilla Tasmania offers some unique golfing experiences. At the Tasmania Club in Hobart, you ll tee-off on the challenging third hole, modelled on the famous 18th at Pebble Beach. The Claremont Golf Course, on a scenic peninsula jutting into the River Derwent, has views of the river and Mt Wellington from all nine holes. And for pure spectacle, there s the amazing par 3 eighth hole at the Tasman Club, near Port Arthur your tee shot has to reach a pocket-handkerchief green on the far side of a deep chasm, where vertical sea cliffs plummet down to surging ocean swells and tossing bull kelp, far below. There s no point in looking for lost balls here! The Chasm Tasman Golf Club, Tasman Peninsula Australia s first golf course on the grazing property Ratho at Bothwell is still in use today, and the Bothwell Golf Club, on the edge of the Central Highlands, is home to the Australasian Golf Museum, with the largest display of historic and modern-day golfing memorabilia outside of St Andrew s, Scotland. In between rounds, there s much more to discover in Tasmania superb seafood and wonderful cool-climate wines; World Heritage wilderness, adventure experiences and unique wildlife; and a fascinating cultural heritage, with the island s colonial past just an echo away. Like to know more? Visit www.discovertasmania.com www.discovertasmania.com 1
Discover the perfect golfing holiday destination At Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links Wherever you travel in Tasmania you won t be far from a golf course and wherever you play, you ll meet friendly club members, keen to show you their own home courses. It s a good idea to call ahead, book your round and enquire about facilities and services. This leaflet has contact details for the island s clubs and public courses pop it in your golf bag then come and enjoy the variety and interest of Tasmania s spectacular and challenging golfing experiences. 9 Hole Golf Courses North Map reference 9 Bicheno Golf Club Ph: 6375 1208 10 Bridport Golf Club Ph: 6356 1557 11 Burnie Golf Club Ph: 6435 1443 12 Campbell Town Golf Club Ph: 6381 1209 13 Deloraine Golf Club Ph: 6362 2132 14 Exeter Golf Club Ph: 6394 4427 15 Flinders Golf Club Ph: 6359 2070 16 Freycinet Golf Club Ph: 6257 0448 17 George Town Golf Club Ph: 6382 1435 18 Greens Beach Golf Club Ph: 6383 9102 19 Grindelwald Resort Golf Course Ph: 6330 2111 20 King Golf Club Ph: 6462 1126 21 Longford Golf Club Ph: 6391 1938 22 Malahide Golf Club Ph: 6374 2389 23 Moorina Golf Club Ph: 6354 2311 24 Mount Vista Golf Club Ph: 6439 2011 25 Penguin Golf Club Ph: 6437 2029 26 Poatina Golf Club Ph: 6397 8290 27 Port Sorell Golf Club Ph: 6428 6555 28 Quamby Golf and Country Club Ph: 6392 2351 29 Queenstown Golf Club Ph: 6471 1164 30 Ringarooma Golf Club Ph: 6353 2216 31 Rosebery Golf Club Ph: 6473 1112 32 St Helens Golf Club Ph: 6376 1218 33 St Marys Golf Club Ph: 6372 2177 34 Scamander River Golf Club Ph: 6372 5333 35 Scottsdale Golf Club Ph: 6352 2455 36 Sheffield Golf Club Ph: 6491 1184 37 Smithton Golf Club Ph: 6452 2499 38 Stanley Golf Club Ph: 6458 1395 39 Strahan Golf Club Ph: 6471 7242 40 Tam-O-Shanter Golf Club Ph: 6382 6388 41 Thirlstane Golf Club Ph: 6428 6488 42 Wynyard Golf Club Ph: 6442 2614 43 Zeehan Golf Club Ph: 6471 6291 9 Hole Courses South Map reference Riverside Golf Club 50 Bagdad Public Golf Course Ph: 6268 6497 51 Bothwell Golf Club Ph: 6259 5628 52 Colebrook Golf Club Ph: 6260 4402 53 Cygnet Public Golf Course Ph: 6295 1288 54 Dover Golf Club Ph: 6298 1562 55 EZ Risdon Golf Club Ph: 6228 6415 56 Elderslie Golf Club Ph: 6268 5292 57 Fairway Resort Golf Course Ph: 6250 2171 58 Forcett Lakes Golf Club Ph: 6265 3550 59 Geeveston Golf Club Ph: 6297 1666 60 Hobart Airport Public Golf Course Ph: 6248 5100 61 Huon Heights Public Golf Course Ph: 6264 1698 62 Huon Valley Golf Club Ph: 6264 1737 63 Llanherne Golf Club Ph: 6248 7711 64 Murraville Golf Club Ph: 6253 5587 65 New Norfolk Golf Club Ph: 6261 2653 66 Oatlands Golf Club Ph: 6254 1110 67 Orford Golf Club Ph: 6257 1249 68 Ouse Country Club Ph: 6287 1219 69 Pittwater Golf Club Ph: 6265 2069 70 Richmond Golf Club Ph: 6248 5450 71 Richmond Public Golf Club Ph: 6260 2644 72 Rosny Park Public Golf Course Ph: 6244 1297 73 South Arm RSL Golf Club Ph: 6239 9171 74 Swansea Golf Club Ph: 6257 8262 75 Tasman Golf Club Ph: 6250 2444 76 Tarraleah Golf Club Ph: 6289 3172 77 Tea Tree Golf Club Ph: 6268 1692 www.discovertasmania.com 3
Australasian Golf Museum, Bothwell KING ISLAND Currie 20 Naracoopa Yarra Creek Grassy 51 The museum, situated in the rural town of Bothwell, was started in 1996 by former Australian Amateur Champion, Peter Toogood. Memorabilia dates from 1880 and includes items such as photographs, trophies, golf equipment and clothing. Nearby is Ratho Golf Links, the oldest golf course in the Southern hemisphere. Allow time to browse and enjoy. Golf clubs are available for hire. Market Place, Bothwell Ph: 6259 4033 Fax: 6259 4033 Museum open times: Sunday to Friday 10am 4pm November to May; 11am 3pm June to October. F U R N E A U X FLINDERS Emita ISLAND Whitemark Lackrana 15 G R O U P Lady Barron Hunter Three Hummock CAPE BARREN ISLAND Clarke Robbins Stanley Swan Marrawah SMITHTON 37 Corinna 38 Port Latta Savage River 24 Waratah Boat Harbour 1 42 WYNYARD Bridport Somerset 40 7 BURNIE 10 17 Yolla 11 Penguin 18 GEORGE TOWN Pipers Derby 25 ULVERSTONE River DEVONPORT Port Sorell Beauty Pt SCOTTSDALE Ridgley 8 3 41 27 Beaconsfield 35 Ringarooma Hampshire LATROBE Lilydale 14 30 Gunns Plains Exeter Barrington Railton 5 Legana Nietta 36 Frankford 19 Wilmot Sheffield 6 4 Elizabeth Town 2 LAUNCESTON DELORAINE 13 28 Hadspen Westbury Mole Creek PERTH Evandale Longford Deddington Cradle Valley 21 Nile Rossarden Cressy Gladstone 23 ST HELENS Mathinna Scamander St Marys 33 Fingal 22 of Fires Binalong 32 34 Zeehan 43 31 26 Poatina Rosebery Miena Cleveland Conara 12 Campbell Town Avoca 9 Bicheno Ocean Beach STRAHAN 39 29 Macquarie Harbour QUEENSTOWN Nelson Falls Derwent Bridge Bronte Park 76 Tarraleah Bothwell 51 Oatlands 66 Ross Tunbridge 74 16 Swansea Coles Great Wineglass Oyster Little Swanport Schouten Fun for all the family in the south try Putters Adventure Golf in Moonah (Hobart) on 6228 0099 and Putt & Play at Cambridge (6248 4447); in the north visit Putt It at Grindelwald (6330 2111) and Krazy Putt Mini Golf at Gravelly Beach (6394 4243). 44 69 GLENORCHY 55 63 60 72 HOBART SORELL 49 Port Port Davey Davey 48 Front cover photography: Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links, Country Club Resort and Mowbray Golf Course. Photographic acknowledgments: Tourism Tasmania. All rights reserved. Garry Moore, Bill Bachman, Gary Lisbon, Jeff Jennings. Strathgordon Melaleuca Maatsuyker Group 68 Ouse Melton Mowbray Kempton Hamilton 56 Bagdad 52 Buckland 50 Westerway Gretna National Park Bushy Brighton 77 Park Richmond BRIDGEWATER 71 65 Old Bch SORELL Maydena 70 NEW NORFOLK GLENORCHY 58 HOBART Fern Tree KINGSTON HUONVILLE Margate 45 Cape Deslacs 61 47 South Arm Franklin 73 62 Kettering Nicholls Rt STORM Geeveston Cygnet Woodbridge 53 BAY 59 Hastings Caves Dover 54 Southport Cockle Creek Alonnah Adventure D'Entrecasteaux Channel Cloudy Colebrook BRUNY ISLAND Triabunna Orford 46 67 Copping 64 Dunalley Eaglehawk Neck 57 Fortescue Nubeena Tasman Port Arthur Peninsula 75 Darlington Maria 18 Hole Courses 9 Hole Courses www.discovertasmania.com 3
Northern 18 Hole Golf Courses 5 Mowbray Golf Course Grubb Street Mowbray Ph: 6326 1333 In a picturesque setting, mostly undulating, with a number of water features. The club has hosted Tasmanian Opens and Australian Junior Championships. Has a challenging championship layout. Length Men 6016 Ladies 5214 Par Men 71 Ladies 72 6 Riverside Golf Course 244 West Tamar Road Riverside Ph: 6327 3312 A premier course, with lush fairways, water hazards and wellpositioned bunkers. Host to major championships, including the World Left Handed Golfers Championship and Tasmanian Open championships. Launceston s Country Club Resort Golf Course Length Men 5975 Ladies 5288 Par Men 73 Ladies 73 1 Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links 425 Waterhouse Road Bridport Ph: 6356 0094 7 Seabrook Golf Course 161 Old Bass Highway Cooee Ph: 6442 2173 Designed by Tom Doak and Mike Clayton, the highly-rated Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links features 18 spectacular holes meandering through towering dunes along Bass Strait. One hour north-east of Launceston. Length Men 6124 Ladies 4900 Par Men 71 Ladies 72 The original nine holes, being a typical links with interesting water hazards, will test you. The later contrasting nine holes has treed fairways and sand bunkers. Guaranteed an enjoyable and fascinating round of golf. Length Men 5925 Ladies 5925 Par Men 72 Ladies 72 2 Country Club Resort Country Club Avenue Prospect Vale Ph: 6335 5740 8 Ulverstone Golf Course Lobster Creek Road Ulverstone Ph: 6425 2322 Interesting and challenging championship course, designed by Mike Wolveridge and Peter Thompson. Plenty of hazards to test your golf handicap. Excellent resort facilities. Full practice amenities available. Length Men 6065 Ladies 4983 Par Men 71 Ladies 71 Ulverstone Golf Club is a championship 18 hole course which is regularly included in Australia s top one hundred list. Fully-watered fairways, a feature lake and excellent greens. Native eucalypt forest forms the boundary for many holes. Length Men 6104 Ladies 5226 Par Men 72 Ladies 73 3 Devonport Golf Course 66 Woodrising Avenue Spreyton Ph: 6427 2381 Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links Highly-regarded championship course, with stunning river views. Well-designed greens and tree-lined fairways. A true test of golf. Only ten minutes from the Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal. Length Men 5880 Ladies 5325 Par Men 70 Ladies 74 4 Launceston Golf Course Opossum Road Kings Meadows Ph: 6344 1154 Tasmania s oldest 18 hole course, celebrating its centenary in 1999. Surrounded by natural bushland, with fabulous views from the clubhouse. This immaculate course offers a wonderful round of golf. Length Men 6013 Ladies 5247 Par Men 72 Ladies 72 Club hire Trolley hire Cart for hire Practice facility Driving range Catering facility Club professional 4 www.discovertasmania.com
Southern 18 Hole Golf Courses Tasmania Golf Club, Barilla 46 Louiseville Point Golf Course Triabunna Opening early 2008 On Tasmania s East Coast, only one hour from Hobart. Course is Greg Norman s first design in Tasmania. Breathtaking ocean views to Maria. Opening early 2008. Length Men 6392 Par Men 71 47 North West Golf Course 1395 Channel Highway Margate Ph: 6267 2166 Expansive view of Bruny and D Entrecasteaux Channel. Undulating, tree-lined, bunkered. Many challenging holes. The only 18 hole southern country course. The beautiful outlook and rolling greens of North West Golf Club make for a pleasant round. Length Men 6108 Ladies 5312 Par Men 72 Ladies 72 North West Golf Club, Margate 44 Claremont Golf Course Bournville Crescent Claremont Ph: 6249 1000 Claremont features undulating fairways with water views from nine holes. The Derwent River forms a magnificent backdrop to this quality course and is a boundary for a number of fairways. You will find the par three holes excellent. Length Men 5667 Ladies 5258 Par Men 71 Ladies 69 48 Royal Hobart Golf Course 81 Seven Mile Beach Road Seven Mile Beach Ph: 6248 6161 The course has many bunkers and is heavily-timbered which requires accuracy off the tee. The layout is championship quality with dips, hollows and bunkers surrounding many of the immaculately manicured greens. Excellent practice facilities. Length Men 6131 Ladies 5368 Par Men 72 Ladies 73 45 Kingston Beach Golf Course Channel Highway Kingston Ph: 6229 8300 Another magnificent setting, part flat, part undulating terrain with several water hazards. An inclinator carries players up to the 18th tee. The clubhouse, known as the Red House, was built in 1830. One of Tasmania s leading courses. Length Men 5803 Ladies 5280 Par Men 71 Ladies 71 49 The Tasmania Golf Course Tasman Highway Barilla Ph: 6248 5098 With spectacular views over Barilla, this championship course has many superb holes and undulating tree-lined fairways. A challenging round of golf. The signature hole is the 3rd, a par five which is well known and admired by golfers of all abilities. Length Men 6200 Ladies 5532 Par Men 72 Ladies 74 Club hire Trolley hire Cart for hire Practice facility Driving range Catering facility Club professional 5 www.discovertasmania.com