Royal Hobart Golf Club

Royal Hobart is where Tasmanian golf was seeded. A classic links-style layout nestled near Seven Mile Beach, it presents a firm and fast challenge reminiscent of its Scottish forebears. Undulating fairways, pot bunkers, and coastal winds conspire to demand creative shot-making and a keen understanding of the ground game. The course favors players who can control their ball flight and shape shots into the prevailing breezes; misjudgments are punished severely by the elements and the course's strategic bunkering. Originally designed by Vern Morcom, Royal Hobart reflects the classic principles of course architecture from the mid-20th century. While not having undergone drastic renovations, the course has been subtly refined over the years to maintain its integrity and challenge in the face of modern equipment. The layout possesses a natural flow, and a genuine walking course. While it hasn't hosted major international championships, Royal Hobart holds a distinguished place in Tasmanian golf. It's a club where golf is enjoyed in its purest form, where the camaraderie of members is held in high regard, and the traditions of the game are honored with every round. Post-round, the clubhouse buzzes with tales of near misses and triumphant shots, often accompanied by the club's beloved Tasmanian seafood, a ritual as integral to the Royal Hobart experience as the game itself.