Bridport · Australia · Tasmania
Barnbougle
The Dunes
The Dunes is an integral part of Tasmania's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Bridport. Located in Bridport, Tasmania, this course is a quintessential coastal links. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Australia, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects The Dunes for the distinctive singularity of its architecture, history, or terrain.
links · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,163 m · 2004
ArchitectTom Doak; Mike Clayton · Tom Doak
At a glance
The Dunes is an integral part of Tasmania's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Bridport. Located in Bridport, Tasmania, this course is a quintessential coastal links. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Australia, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects The Dunes for the distinctive singularity of its architecture, history, or terrain.
Geography & setting
The Dunes is situated in Bridport, Tasmania, Australia. The course unfolds across a coastal links landscape. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact soil composition, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible scenery, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 2004 on the coastal edge of a former potato farm, The Dunes was designed by Tom Doak and Mike Clayton.
Architecture
Natural dune valleys, raw sand, firm turf and greens open to multiple approaches create a true links experience.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, plays to a par of 71, and measures approximately 6163 meters from the championship tees. It leverages its coastal links environment to shape angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Club experience
Barnbougle combines several courses, cottages, villas, lodge, spa and dining.
Rankings
- #25
Practical information
- Official website
- barnbougle.com.au/