What do Michael Clayton, Bob Harrison, Ross Watson, Jack Newton and Graham Papworth have in common? They are five of Australia’s top golf course architects who all rate Newcastle Golf Club in the top 10 courses in Australia (Australian Golf Digest March 2008). If you haven’t played golf on NSW’s number 1 regional golf course, then you haven’t experienced the Hunter Valley’s hidden golfing gem.

Ranked number 15 in Australia (Australian Golf Digest 2008), the Newcastle Golf Course is situated in the stunning Hunter Valley and offers golfers of all levels a spectacular and exciting challenge.

10 Reasons why a golfer would want to join Newcastle Golf Club

With Golf Fever gripping the country, we at Newcastle Golf Club and the Golf Industry as a whole hope that many social players will want to get excited about golf and join a local club.

If you are thinking about a membership, here are 10 reasons why you should join our club.

  1. The largest and best practice facilities of any golf course in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area
  2. A fully equipped “try before you buy” professional shop
  3. The course boasts a tranquil bush setting with a wide range of Australian flora and fauna
  4. A 35 strong Golf cart fleet to service member, visitor and corporate client needs
  5. A great social atmosphere among members. Many new friends will be made through playing golf
  6. Professional Tuition from renowned Teaching Professional Jason Laws ( Jason currently is coach of PGA Tour Player James Nitties)
  7. Junior Golfing Programme that enables our Juniors to progress and improve at a rapid rate
  8. A Golf Club with 104 years of experience and tradition
  9. The club offers flexible payment options for entrance fees and membership subscriptions
  10. All prospective members under the age of thirty are exempt from our joining fee

Take the time to browse our website and please drop by for a visit so we can show you our wonderful course ranked in the Top 15 golf courses in Australia.

We would love to see you here soon!



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The 13 Essential Features of an Ideal Golf Course According to Dr Alistair Mackenzie

1.  The course, where possible, should be arranged in two loops of nine holes

2.  There should be a large proportion of good two- shot holes, two or three drive- and-pitch holes, and at least four one-shot holes

3.  There should be little walking between the greens and tees, and the course should be arranged so that in the first instance there is always a slight walk forwards from the green to the next tee ; then the holes are sufficiently elastic to be lengthened in the future if necessary

4.  The greens and fairways should be sufficiently undulating, but there should be no hill climbing

5.  Every hole should have a different character

6.  There should be a minimum of blindness for the approach shots

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The story of Eric Apperly – designer of the Newcastle golf course

Sourced: G O L F  A R C H I T E C T U R E

Article written by John Scarth and Neil Crafter

Son of the AMP Society’s Secretary, Eric Apperly grew up in what could only be considered affluent circumstances in Sydney society. Educated at the University of Sydney, obtaining an Architecture degree, he not only designed buildings, but also golf courses. As such, he was likely the first trained design professional in Australia to engage in golf course design. Others, such as civil engineer Alex Russell, soon followed in his footsteps.

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