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| Club Name | New South Wales Golf Club |
| Designer | Alister MacKenzie, Carnegie Clark, Eric Apperly, Greg Norman, Bob Harrison, Tom Doak, Mackenzie & Ebert |
| Par | 72 |
| Type | Links |
| Length | 6,036 metres / 6,601 yards |
| Club Address | 101 Henry Head Lane, La Perouse, NSW 2036 Australia |
New South Wales Golf Club occupies a dramatic stretch of Sydney coastline at La Perouse, where rugged headlands overlook the entrance to Botany Bay and the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by the coastal landscape of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, it offers a striking setting for golf: exposed ridges, sweeping ocean views and fairways shaped by the natural movement of the land.
Opened in 1928, the course began with a routing by Dr Alister MacKenzie, whose architectural legacy includes Royal Melbourne, Cypress Point and Augusta National. Australian architect Eric Apperly subsequently played a substantial role in its development, helping create the distinctive course that established NSW’s international reputation. More recently, a comprehensive remastering by Mackenzie & Ebert has brought renewed interest and greater variety to its greens and bunkering.
The club’s championship credentials include hosting the 2009 Australian Open, when Adam Scott claimed his first national Open title. For visiting golfers, however, its lasting appeal is the experience of playing across this extraordinary headland, where the scenery and demands of the golf are inseparable. NSW Golf Club is private, with limited weekday access available to unaccompanied interstate and international visitors. Advance arrangements are essential, while weekend play requires an invitation from a member or book through a tour operator like Voyages.golf.
Golf at New South Wales Golf Club is defined by the relationship between land, sea and wind. The par-72 layout moves across rolling headland terrain, alternating between exposed coastal holes and more enclosed stretches framed by native vegetation. Changes in elevation and direction continually alter the challenge, rewarding golfers who adjust their trajectory, judge the ground and think carefully about position.
The fifth and sixth provide the round’s most memorable coastal sequence. At the par-five fifth, the fairway climbs towards a crest before revealing an expansive view down towards the green and ocean beyond. Longer hitters can challenge the hill from the tee to create an opportunity to reach in two, but the approach still demands respect for the bunkering around the green.
The par-three sixth follows with a tee shot from a rocky promontory across an ocean inlet. Its exposed setting makes wind judgement central to the shot, adding substance to one of Australian golf’s most recognisable views. Although often associated with MacKenzie, the hole was introduced by Eric Apperly after the original course opened. Completed in 2025, Mackenzie & Ebert’s extensive greens and bunker project added more movement, varied pin positions and stronger connections between the putting surfaces and surrounding terrain. The sixth green was substantially enlarged, giving this celebrated hole a broader range of challenges.
Throughout the round, the landscape asks more than distance alone can answer. Finding the right part of a fairway, choosing when to attack and leaving a manageable recovery are recurring decisions. The ocean provides the spectacle; the contours, hazards and wind sustain the interest.
New South Wales Golf Club’s clubhouse combines traditional character with comfortable spaces for dining and relaxing after a round. The first-floor restaurant and bar provide a natural place to regroup, while visitor locker rooms include showers, changing facilities and day lockers.
Golfers can prepare on a full-length driving range, with hitting nets also available. Dedicated putting and short-game areas provide space to practise touch and distance control before heading onto the course. The golf shop is the main point of contact for equipment and golfing assistance. Motorised carts are available for hire, subject to availability and course conditions, while caddies can be arranged in advance. Requests should be made when booking the round.
Located at La Perouse in Sydney’s south-east, the club can be incorporated into a stay in central Sydney or the eastern suburbs. Allow sufficient time for the journey, check-in and a warm-up, particularly when travelling through weekday traffic.
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Planning a golf trip shouldn’t be harder than playing the course itself. Voyages.golf is an International specialist golf travel agency, built by golfers for golfers who want access to the world’s best courses without the booking headaches. Our services go well beyond golf, with curated travel services creating the best package to suit your needs as described by our thousands of travellers.
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We handle the details so you can focus on your game. Every itinerary is custom-built around the courses you want to play, with accommodation, transfers, and logistics coordinated to maximise your time on the greens. No budget stay-and-play, no minimum group sizes, no automated responses – just personalised service from golf travel specialists who understand what makes a great golf trip.
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Every Voyages.golf package starts with a minimum of two nights’ accommodation paired with your golf rounds, then builds from there based on your needs. Our comprehensive services include:
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Every Voyages.golf experience is custom-made to your specifications—no two itineraries are identical. To ensure we secure the best tee times and accommodation, especially at high-demand courses and destinations, we recommend starting the booking process well in advance. We will advise you on the best booking windows for in-demand locations.
Before reaching out, it helps to have clarity on your preferred travel dates and confirmed group members (who’s definitely in, who’s still deciding). This allows us to move quickly when availability opens at sought-after courses.
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