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Cape Wickham Course

Cape Wickham Links

King Island, Tasmania, AU
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Scarlett
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+7
18 holesPar 725,624 m

About this course

Cape Wickham, perched on the northern tip of King Island, is where the roaring forties orchestrate a drama unlike any other. This modern links, sculpted into a raw and rugged coastline, throws down a gauntlet of wind-swept fairways and breathtaking cliffside vistas. It's a place where every shot demands respect, and stray balls are surrendered to the Southern Ocean's capricious grasp. Designed by Duncan & Kingston, Cape Wickham embraces its extreme terrain with devilish glee. Wide fairways appear welcoming, until the howling winds expose hidden challenges, such as blind shots over untamed dunes. The course dares golfers to gamble, rewarding daring players. Its unique, windswept nature can make for a tough and frustrating day or, conversely, a euphoric and magical one. While not a traditional tournament venue, Cape Wickham's remote location lends itself to a different kind of competition: the personal challenge against nature's fury. The club is a pilgrimage for those seeking pure links golf, where the ground game is paramount and creativity thrives. Cape Wickham offers something to everyone: An incredible experience that will last a lifetime, leaving you to wonder when you can make the trip back. The course doesn't need tournaments to be considered one of the best. It’s more than enough to go around after a round of links golf.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

35

Best in World

2

Best in Australia

1

Best in Tasmania

Quick facts

Location
King Island, Tasmania, AU
Access
Public
Year built
2015
Designer
Mike DeVries
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
5,624 metres
Course Vaults score
9.3

Getting there

The journey to Cape Wickham Links begins with a flight into Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, followed by a short onward hop aboard a twin-prop service to King Island - a windswept speck in the Bass Strait where the Roaring Forties meet the Australian coast. The 45-minute flight delivers you to a landscape of dairy farms and wild coastline, and from the island's modest airstrip, it's a scenic 20-minute drive north along empty roads that hug the western shore. As the pavement narrows and the Southern Ocean comes fully into view, you'll catch your first glimpse of the lighthouse standing sentinel above the dunes - the unmistakable marker that Cape Wickham, perched on the island's northernmost tip, has arrived.

FAQ

Common questions about Cape Wickham

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Cape Wickham has a Course Vaults score of 9.3 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

Cape Wickham was designed by Mike DeVries.

Yes. Cape Wickham is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Cape Wickham is 72.

Cape Wickham plays 5,624 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Cape Wickham is a 18-hole course.

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