King Island · Australia · Tasmania
Cape Wickham Golf Links
Cape Wickham Links
Cape Wickham Links is part of Tasmania's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around King Island. Located on King Island, in the Tasmania region, this course is set on coastal links terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Cape Wickham Links for the singularity of its architecture, history, and territory.
links · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,228 m · 2015
ArchitectMike DeVries; Darius Oliver
At a glance
Cape Wickham Links is part of Tasmania's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around King Island. Located on King Island, in the Tasmania region, this course is set on coastal links terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Cape Wickham Links for the singularity of its architecture, history, and territory.
Geography & setting
Cape Wickham Links is located on King Island, in the Tasmania region of Australia. The course unfolds across coastal links terrain. This geographical description should be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Completed in 2015, Cape Wickham was designed by Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver at the northern tip of King Island.
Architecture
Wide fairways respond to the Roaring Forties, while nine holes meet the coastline through beaches, cliffs, coves and dunes.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6228 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its coastal links environment to orchestrate angles, hazards, and approaches to greens.
Club experience
The public destination combines on-site accommodation, clubhouse and remote island scenery.
Rankings
- #47
Practical information
- Official website
- capewickham.com.au/