1. justinm | Rated | 03 Nov 2005 | Add A Review

I played her last weekend but I didnít need half the clubs in my bag. The course is the shortest Iíve played, but it has some aspects that any golfer would enjoy. The fairways are lightly tree lined and the course if mainly flat. This resulted in a usually easy recovery of any stray shots. The front nine has several holes where the water comes into play. The 2nd is a par 3 with nothing but water between the tee and the green, which allows no room for leaving it short. The 4th is a downhill hole with the green on a small peninsular with water on 3 sides and a bunker partially blocking the approach, so you need to be very, very accurate.

The greens are generally in good condition and a number have tricky slopes to navigate but when I played they had not been shaved that so were pretty slow.

The Kangaroos make for a pretty sight and add to the experience of playing there. If youíre looking to compare it to another holiday destination course, itís slightly better than South West Rocks but not as good as Port Stephens. Overall any game of golf is better than being in the office and this course is enjoyable to play. Due to the short length, you should smash you handicap and make yourself feel pretty good so get out there. This is definitely worth check out.

2. jimandr | Rated | 09 Jun 2003 | Add A Review

It's a long way from Bonville, in distance and in quality, but golfers of all standards can enjoy a game at this course.

It's a short course by any measure at just over 5100 metres from the back tees. The par 5's are between 430 and 470 metres, and a few of the par 4's are under 300 metres in length. However, as is often the case in courses of this type, the challenge is in getting the ball in the hole, not just blasting away in the general direction of the green.

One interesting design feature is that the front nine runs roughly clockwise, with out of bounds on the left on most holes, then the back nine goes anti-clockwise, with out of bounds on the right.

The fairways are fairly narrow, and lined with a mixture of shrubs and large gum trees, so it's a 50/50 chance of a shot for your next if you stray from the short grass.

The greens are a challenge for the best of us. Some of the short holes have postage stamp size greens, and others are massive, usually with awkward swales and dual levels. The pin placements can make it an easy task or a very hard one. It's possible to putt the ball off the green without hitting a really bad putt (and some of us did!).

Frustratingly, the greens would hold a well-struck full shot, but 40 metre chipshots would slide off the back edge.

Best Holes: 2nd: A 160m par three from the back tee that is all water carry. No margin for error in front, so take two extra clubs to be sure.
4th: A great looking 280 metre par 4 downhill to a peninsula green, with water hard up against the green on three sides. With the pin 3 metres from the back edge (as it was when we played) it's much harder than it looks.

If you are having a bad day, the many kangaroos that make up the galleries look cute, and if it's a really bad day, the Country Club bar is right near the ninth green.

In summary, only an average country golf course, but one where you may walk off wondering why you didn't break your handicap.

3. markbarden | Rated | 12 Dec 2002 | Add A Review

The sign says "Don't approach the Kangaroo's" and there are plenty to see on this surprising course.

The front nine is relatively flat with the 2nd hole, a 163m par 3 a feature. You have to carry water all the way and depending on the wind, it can be anything between an 9 iron to 3 wood.

The short par 4 4th is also a great hole at only 290m or so but your second shot requires great accuracy, especially if the pin is set at the back of the green. Water comes into play from 3 sides and again the wind direction will have a bearing on wether you make a 4 or an easy 6 or 7.

The back 9 is a little more undulating with fairway and greenside bunkering a feature.

The greens are superb and generally of a generous size except for the postage stamp sized 17th.

Considering the recent drought, the fairways are also in very good condition.

Although not overly long, the course requires good management to score well.