Located between Ingleburn and Macquarie Fields in Sydney's southwest, Macquarie Links International Golf Club is a course that is highly regarded by golfers as the closest thing to a Scottish links course in Sydney. Although it is located far from the sea, it is not like a Scottish coastal course with a sea breeze, but the hazards and pot bunkers scattered here and there show the appearance of a links-style course.
Location and basic information
Macquarie Links is located about 40-50 minutes by car from Sydney city center, and is located in a luxury residential complex called Macquarie Links Residential Estate, so you can enjoy a round of golf in a quiet and safe atmosphere. Construction began in 1996 and it officially opened in 2001, and it is operated as a semi-public form that combines private and public forms with the luxury residential complex.
- Address : Macquarie Links Dr, Macquarie Fields NSW 2564
- Course Structure : 18-hole championship course, par 72, approximately 6,280m
- Operation : Semi-public, membership-based, non-members can also make reservations
- Facilities : Clubhouse, practice range, banquet hall, restaurant & bar
Course Features
The course at Macquarie Links is located on gently rolling hills and features wide fairways throughout, but there are also trees between the holes, long grass typical of links golf, water hazards including valleys, and fairway and green bunkers that await players' challenges.
- The first nine holes feature relatively loose fairways that encourage stable tee shots, but the back nine holes present a completely different challenge.
- Especially the two par 3 holes in the latter half are challenging holes for golfers playing at Macquarie Links.
The 11th hole “Billabong” is a 170-meter hole, a signature hole that requires perfect distance and direction as it crosses a deep valley to reach the green.
The 15th hole is a long par 3 hole of 200 meters, and it is a hole where it is difficult to save par if the accuracy or distance is short. - Links-style pot bunkers dotted throughout the long par 4 and par 5 holes give the feel of a Scottish coastal course right in the heart of Australia.
Golf life with luxury housing complex
Macquarie Links is unique in that it is a golf community designed within a luxury residential complex rather than a standalone golf course. It is a gated community with strict security and privacy, to the point that you have to check in with a security guard at the gate to enter the golf club, and the houses and course are harmoniously arranged, providing a lifestyle where you can move from the house to the ground.
There are no resort-style accommodations, but many golfers enjoy weekend golf trips using the short-term rental houses within the complex. The clubhouse features a modern interior and a high-end lounge, banquet hall, restaurant & bar, making it ideal for after-round dining or small events.
The charm of Macquarie Links
A course with a Scottish links feel.
Although there is no sea breeze, the powerful port bunkers and the layout that takes advantage of the natural terrain give it the authentic feel of a real links course.
A variety of terrain for strategic play
Wide fairways, hills, valleys, old trees, and tricky water hazards combine to make it seem easy but challenging.
A hidden gem close to the city center
Located in a safe, quiet, upscale residential area less than an hour from Sydney City, it provides an environment where you can focus on your round.
Overall Review
Macquarie Links International Golf Club is a must-visit course for golfers who want to experience the essence of Scottish links in the heart of Sydney. The soft yet dense design, premium environment in harmony with the gated residential complex, and the thrilling tension of the back nine holes will make a special page of your golfing.
