Located in the coastal city of Swansea, New South Wales (NSW), Belmont Golf Club is a traditional links-style 18-hole championship course nestled between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean. Ranked 40th in the Top 100 Golf Courses in NSW, it is one of the state's top golf courses.
Location and accessibility
- Address : 801A Pacific Highway, Marks Point, NSW 2280
- Accessibility : Approximately 2 hours by car from Sydney
- Surroundings : Beautiful natural scenery, located between Lake Macquarie and the Pacific Ocean.
Nestled between Lake Macquarie and the South Pacific Ocean, the club boasts a links-style golf course that combines the best of the three elements: ocean, sand dunes, and wind. While day golfing is possible from Sydney, a one-night, two-day golf trip from Newcastle or Swansea is also a great option.
Course composition and features
Belmont Golf Club is a 18 -hole par 72 course, a typical seaside links course.
- Course Structure : The first half of the course is flat, with doglegs and a few trees and water hazards, giving it a typical golf course feel. However, the latter half of the course is laid out along the coast. Holes 7, 8, and 13-15, in particular, are laid out along the coastline, offering breathtaking views while playing.
- Course Difficulty : While generally flat, the course features dunes, doglegs, wide fairways, and deep bunkers, offering a challenge for all levels. The wind is strong due to the nature of this seaside links-style golf course. While utilizing the wind effectively can lead to a good score, it can also cost you strokes. Therefore, each shot must be carefully considered, including the wind.
- Greens : The greens are firm and fast, and some slope steeply, making accurate approaches and short game skills particularly crucial. Wind is also a consideration when putting, especially on holes bordering the ocean.
- Course Condition : The fairways are kept short and well-mown, and the rough is well-maintained, neither too short nor too long. The bunkers and hazard areas are also well-maintained, demonstrating why this course is considered one of the best.
Although it is a links-style course, it is not very difficult, so it is a good experience for golfers who have never experienced a seaside links-style course.
Overall Review
Belmont Golf Club is one of Australia's most renowned golf courses, offering a traditional links-style experience. Its stunning course, with views of the South Pacific Ocean, is particularly appealing. Located just a short distance from Sydney, it's the perfect place to escape the daily grind and enjoy a special round or a one-night, two-day golf trip.
Try something new at Belmont Golf Club, not far from Sydney.
