Camden Lakeside Golf Club

Camden Lakeside occupies rolling terrain in Catherine Field, part of Sydney's southwestern growth corridor in the Macarthur region. The course was designed by Peter Thomson, five-time Open Championship winner, in collaboration with Michael Wolveridge and Ross Perrett, a partnership that produced several layouts across Australia in the 1990s and early 2000s. Thomson's design philosophy typically emphasized strategic options and playability across skill levels, drawing on his experience with traditional links golf while adapting to Australian conditions. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates water features that give the course its name, with several holes playing alongside or across lakes that influence club selection and strategic thinking. The layout presents a mix of risk-reward opportunities, particularly on par fives where water hazards come into play for those attempting to reach greens in two. Mature tree plantings frame many holes, providing definition and wind protection while contributing to the parkland character. Camden Lakeside serves both members and visitors in a region where golf facilities support the area's growing population. The course sits within a landscape transitioning from rural farmland to residential development, though the property itself maintains open views toward the surrounding countryside. The design reflects Thomson's accessible approach to course architecture, offering challenge without excessive difficulty and maintaining pace of play through thoughtful green complexes and hazard placement.