Karrinyup · Australia · Western Australia

Lake Karrinyup Country Club

Championship Course is part of Western Australia's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Karrinyup.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,450 m · 1928
ArchitectAlex Russell; Michael Clayton; Michael Cocking
At a glance
Championship Course is part of Western Australia's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Karrinyup. Located in Karrinyup, in the Western Australia region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a bushland-type terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Australia, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Championship Course for the distinctiveness of its architecture, history, and territory. Championship Course is located in Karrinyup, in the Western Australia region of Australia. The course unfolds within a wooded park where lines of play are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a bushland-type terrain. This geographical understanding must be further enriched by the exact nature of the soils, the altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
The club was incorporated in 1928 after purchasing the Careeniup estate. Alex Russell designed the course, with major later work by Michael Clayton and Michael Cocking.
Architecture
The course utilizes its parkland/bushland environment to shape angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens. Championship Course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6450 meters from the championship tees.
Club experience
The private club has hosted Australian Opens, Johnnie Walker Classics and Perth Internationals.
Practical information
Official website
www.lkcc.com.au/