Golf
Golf has been a favourite pastime of royalty as well as us lesser mortals for centuries, and there are few cities in the world where you can find playing a round or two of golf as pleasant and invigorating as in Perth. Certainly our Mediterranean climate is conducive to playing this popular sport all year round.
With space to spare, golf courses here in WA are, more usually than not, set in magnificent, undulating countryside, offering the visitor an ideal opportunity for scenic discovery.
Their proximity to native bushland could well mean a close encounter of the Australian kind if an emu or kangaroo decides to share the fairway with you, and if you're here during spring, you will also experience the beauty of our wildflowers.
For the ultimate in golfing luxury, try The Vines Resort (Ph: 9297 3000), 30 minutes drive from Perth in the heart of the Swan Valley. Incorporating an international class hotel complex, The Vines offers a range of other sporting facilities and several fine restaurants. Neat casual golf attire is required.
An easy 25-minute drive along Freeway North, the beautiful Joondalup Country Club (Ph: 9400 8811) was designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior and is WA's highest ranked golf estate. Featuring a bar, restaurant and tennis courts, Joondalup's fees are on par (no pun intended!) with The Vines. Strict dress requirements apply.
There are several grounds located very close to Perth City, including Collier Park Golf Course (Ph: 9484 1666) which is set in a picturesque pine plantation five minutes from the city, in Como. The suburbs are home to many very attractive courses, just as painstakingly maintained but less expensive than their city and country cousins. One is the Wembley Golf Course (Ph: 6280 1333). Then there is Lake Claremont Public Golf Course (Ph: 9384 2887) which offers day and night playing, barbecue facilities and low fees.
For those staying at Rendezvous Observation City, the Hamersley Public Golf Course (Ph: 9447 7137) is a 5 minute drive away in Karrinyup, and features a par 72, 18 hole green, a tavern and reasonable rates.
If you are visiting Fremantle, the Fremantle Public Golf Course (Ph: 9336 3933) is another bargain. Just 2km from central Fremantle, the pleasantly undulating 9-hole course offers views of the ocean all year round, with cooling breezes in summer. Known as Home of the WA Open, Meadow Springs (Ph: 9581 6002) is a championship golf course rated amongst the top three courses in WA. Located 75km south of Perth near Mandurah, Meadow Springs boasts several restaurants and bars.
Motorised carts are available for hire at the more upmarket clubs, although you may need proof of membership of another golf club to hire them. The courses mentioned hire out equipment and offer tuition, although you may need to book in advance. Many have well stocked pro shops. Call and check before planning your visit, since golf is a popular pastime here in WA. Also ask for details of any dress requirements since these do sometimes apply. Several centres offer special rates to pensioners.
Other enquiries about golfing in this State may be directed to the WA Golf Association on (Ph: 9367 2490).
| Lake Karrinyup Country
Club North Beach Rd Karrinyup, WA, 6018 Phone: (08) 9422 8222 Private Club View Website Send E-Mail |
Collier Park Golf
Course Hayman Rd Como, WA, 6152 Phone: (08) 9484 1666 Public Course View Website Send E-Mail |
| Point Walter Public
Golf Course Honour Ave Bicton, WA, 6157 Phone: (08) 9330 3262 Public Course View Website |
Cottesloe Golf Club
173 Alfred Rd Swanbourne Phone: (08) 9384 3222 Private Club View Website |
| Royal Perth Golf Club
Labouchere Rd South Perth, WA, 6151 Phone: (08) 6436 4900 Private Club View Website |
Fremantle Public Golf
Club Montreal St Fremantle, WA, 6160 Phone: (08) 9336 3933 Public Course View Website |
| Seaview Golf Club
Jarrad Street Cottesloe, WA, 6011 Phone: (08) 9384 0471 Private Club View Website |
The Vines Verdelho Drive The Vines, WA, 6069 Phone: (08) 9297 3000 Public Course View Website Send E-Mail |
| Joondalup Country
Club Country Club Boulevard Connolly, WA, 6027 Phone: (08) 9400 8888 Public Course View Website |
Canning Vale Country Club
15 Baile Road Canning Vale, WA 6155 Phone: (08) 9455 6357 Public Course View Website Send Email |
| Lake Claremont Golf
Course Lapsley Road Claremont, WA Phone: (08) 9384 2887 Public Course |
Wembley Golf Complex
200 The Boulevard Wembley Downs Phone: (08) 6280 1333 Public Course View Website |
| Whaleback Golf Course
Whaleback Ave Parkwood, WA, 6147 Phone: (08) 9457 8999 Public Course View Website |
The Links, Kennedy Bay Lot 199 Port Kennedy Drive Port Kennedy Phone: (08) 9524 5991 Public Course View Website Send Email |