La Perouse · Australia · New South Wales

New South Wales Golf Club

Championship Course is part of New South Wales' golf heritage and reflects the development of golf around La Perouse.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,233 m · 1928
ArchitectEbert · Alister MacKenzie; Mackenzie
At a glance
Championship Course is part of New South Wales' golf heritage and reflects the development of golf around La Perouse. Located in La Perouse, New South Wales, this course is set in a coastal environment subject to sea winds, complemented by a cliff-top plateau exposed to winds and maritime views. It should be presented not as a mere destination, but as a golf experience unique to Australia, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Championship Course for the uniqueness of its architecture, history, or territory. Championship Course is located in La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia. The course unfolds in a coastal environment subject to sea winds, complemented by a cliff-top plateau exposed to winds and maritime views. This geographical reading must be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 1928, New South Wales was originally routed by Alister MacKenzie and has recently been remastered by Mackenzie & Ebert.
Architecture
The course utilizes its coastal/clifftop environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens. The course has 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6233 meters from the reference markers.
Club experience
The private club combines historic championship golf with an extraordinary coastal setting.
Practical information
Official website
www.nswgolfclub.com.au/