This is Sydney's best course.... by miles. Think Dr Alistair McKenzie, the designer of Augusta,…read moreCypress Point, and Royal Mexico. (Doug Walters - "The rain in Spain falls mainly in Melbourne") Think couch, on sand, in perfect condition - year round. Dig a hole and theres a bunker. Think National Park, pristine bush and a course that was just lying in wait for Al to unearth it. Bent grass greens as good as ....anywhere. A pure links course - water on three sides or something like that. Who cares, it is just a stunning course in an amazing location. Imagine cresting the hill on the 5th and there's an 80 year old shipwreck on the rocks. Imagine having to cross a bridge over the Pacific Water Hazard to an island tee and hit a shot back onto Australia. It will nearly always eat your lunch the first few times. Rarely will the wind not factor - all par fives and threes face a different direction. The members are smug, nah - being honest that's just the voice of pure green envy, in fact they are super friendly and bloody good golfers on the whole (leave the pun alone - drop the weapon and slowly walk away from the pun!) Play it whenever you can, never turn down an invite or an opportunity. The most memorable golf course you will play in Australia.

This is a well deserved top Australian course. Beautiful…read morescenery, lovely club house with great menu and staff. The course is incredibly well maintained - honestly I have seen greens not as well kept as the fairways on this course. However it is punishing - to be a top course means to be a tough course and that it is. Take your medicine like a grown up...

There's a stretch of four golf courses running from Randwick, The Coast, St Michaels and finishing…read morewith the Daddy of them all NSWGC. Four courses back to back all right on the coast. I don't think you would find that anywhere else in the world, at least not within 30 minutes of the CBD of a major city. St Micks is a great course, theres a few blind tees which can be problematic and it of course suffers by comparison with NSW but it is well worth a try. Last time I played there we got held up by a group of Japanese playing in front of us who stopped to take photos of whales breaching just off the coast. In case the irony was lost on them I suggested they not eat them. Pretty easy to get on even though its a private club. Money fixes everything!

Tucked away along the coast this great club has something for everyone, and pain for us all…read more The clubrooms are nice, functional, and lunch is as with all such clubs of the pub grub variety, although with a little more flair and choice. Most of the gang had the curry which looked spectacular, I opted for a salad which was likewise good. The course has some fantastic views, including some whales cavorting offshore, and some of the holes are truly challenging. The greens - ah the greens! So deceptive! Look fast, play slow, look contoured, play straight! Must have been my game. Be prepared to lose a ball or two - very unforgiving rough, eats balls like a waste-master. Recommended.

Great spot to start the day! Magnificent course, friendly…read morestaff, and a great clubhouse - not a bad word to say here.

From the owner: Founded in 1897, Bonnie Doon is considered one of Sydney's best golf courses.read more

I played at this golf club for two and a half months while staying in Sydney. This club is…read moreoutstanding. The golf course is interesting and a challenge.The greens and fairways are well manicured and of very high quality. The Pro Shop has very friendly and supportive staff. The club members who play in the competition on Thursday are friendly,engaging and like a chat. The green fees are the best in Sydney for the social golfer. Play here you won't be disappointed. The bar has a unique ambiance that is great to have a quiet while watching TV or having a chat about the game.

From the owner: The only set of rules you have to worry about is ensuring you enjoy yourself.read more

I am so not into golf. I imagine it's a great game for oldies to get out in the fresh air and…read moreexercise but I'm not quite at that stage of my life yet! And on top of that I am not a patient person. As far as watching someone ELSE play it, did I mention I'm not a patient person? I do love live sports though, and I'll give anything a go just to see how the atmosphere differs depending on the crowd, the sport, and the drinks on offer. So when I was offered the opportunity to go to Australia's most prestigious golf club to watch Tiger Woods play in the Australian Open, of course I agreed to give it a red-hot go. It turns out that golf courses are really lovely places! Perfectly manicured grass underfoot, native ducks swans and peahens wandering around, and gorgeous lakes. If you are actually a golfer looking to play, The Lakes has a strict membership policy. Guests can get in for practice days though, the info is on their website.

Great and friendly staff, enough variety of food on the menu and also for drinks…read more The view of a night time from the dining room is absolutely breathe taking on a clear night. Make sure if you go to the bar get Luke to make you a drink.... definitely a great place for dinner

I went here a while back, but happy to review it now. This is a great place to stop and have a…read moredrink and a feed especially after a game of golf. The food is terrific and the price is low. Definitely recommend a visit whether you are playing golf or not.