New South Wales Course
La Perouse, New South Wales, AU






New South Wales Golf Club, perched dramatically on the cliffs of La Perouse, is where golfing ambition meets unyielding natural forces. This championship layout, forged from windswept dunes, directly confronts the untamed spirit of the Tasman Sea. Designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie in the Golden Age, with later refinements by Eric Apperly, the course demands a strategic mind. The raw, links-style terrain features undulating fairways, pot bunkers burrowed into the landscape, and relentless coastal winds that dictate club selection and shot shape. Errant shots are often swallowed by the unforgiving native coastal scrub. The course demands both distance and the strategic acumen to navigate it, rewarding players who embrace the challenge of its exposed location. The club's understated clubhouse holds a deep connection with its membership, steeped in the traditions of the game. While not a regular stop for professional tours, the club has hosted important amateur events and state championships. The atmosphere, however, reflects a more intimate bond between golfers and the land.
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9.1
23 players
Played a skins game here with my dad and brother 10~ years ago. Didn't realize at the time how special the course was.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
New South Wales has a Course Vaults score of 9.1 out of 10 based on 13 explicit golfer ratings.
New South Wales was designed by Alister Mackenzie.
New South Wales is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at New South Wales is 72.
New South Wales plays 5,710 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at New South Wales is 140.