Australia

Why Golf in Australia?

Being lost in Australia gives you a lovely sense of security.

Bruce Chatwin

Australia is a breathtaking country filled with diverse landscapes that will challenge and excite golfers. Whether it’s by the seaside, city, or tropics, this country provides many of the world’s loveliest golf courses to practice your skills.

Tee up at some of the best locations like through the rolling dunes of Tasmania or in the lap of nature at the Great Barrier Reef. Besides its great weather, pristine wilderness, and hospitality, the country offers some of the best local cuisine and wine to complement your golfing experience.

History

Golf was first played in Australia in 1839 in Grose Farm, the earliest location that was heavily influenced by Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Many of the country’s golf courses have been designed by the influential Dr. Alister MacKenzie.

In 2006, Golf Australia was formed to unify the Australian Golf Union (AGU) and Women’s Golf Australia (WGA).

The oldest golf course and club in the country are Grose Farm and NSW Golf Club, respectively. Australia has an exhaustive collection of signature and premier golf courses that embody a rich mix of traditional Scottish heritage and metropolitan grandeur.

Top 10 Australian Courses

  1. Cape Wickham Links – King’s Island, Tasmania
  2. Royal Adelaide Golf Club – Hill Road, Seaton
  3. Victoria Golf Club – Cheltenham, Victoria
  4. The National Golf Club – Cape Schanck, Victoria
  5. The Royal Melbourne Golf Club – Cheltenham, Victoria
  6. New South Wales Golf Club – La Perouse, New South Wales
  7. Kingston Heath Golf Club – Cheltenham, Victoria
  8. Barnbougle Lost Farm Golf Links – Bridport, Tasmania
  9. Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links – Bridport, Tasmania
  10. Commonwealth Golf Club – Oakleigh, Victoria

Additional Travel Information

We are committed to making your travels with Women’s Golf and Travel unforgettable and convenient. On the Resources page you will find links that we have put together to provide you with relevant information. Find useful details that can help make your trips seamless and satisfying.

Feel free to send us a message and we will respond to you as soon as we can. You may also refer back to our Resources page for further assistance.

Shipping Clubs

We take the weight off your travel, literally, by offering to ship your clubs to your destination at a moderate price. We also cover their cost in cases of loss, theft, or delay, or damage.

To accomplish this, we partner with ShipSticks – a leading expert in handling golf equipment shipments. Forget about wasting time at airports – with ShipSticks, you can expect safety and delivery guarantees, door-to-door service, and even track where your clubs are in transit.

Travel Protection

Travel with peace of mind. With the GolfSafe Plan, you can get reimbursement for your financial losses due to cancellation penalties, unforeseen medical costs, baggage loss/delays, and lost golf rounds as well as access to a wide range of traveler’s assistance services before and during your trip.

Why Plan with Women’s Golf and Travel

We will make your golf trip a fun, vibrant, and memorable experience. From a short golfing trip to an extended stay of combined golfing and other activities, we create an itinerary that is outstanding at every point, putt, and post-game event.

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