I. GENERAL

Q. When did the Club open?

A. The Club opened with a 9-hole golf course in June 2001. The permanent clubhouse and full 18 holes opened in April 2002.

Q. Where is the Club located?

The Club is located within the Macquarie Links Estate, an innovative master planned residential and golf community strategically located just off the M5, 35 minutes from the Sydney CBD. The clubhouse is located at Macquarie Links Drive in the Macquarie Links Estate and the telephone number is (02) 8796 5888.

II. THE COURSE

Q. What makes Macquarie Links International Golf Club so special?

A. There are a number of reasons why Macquarie Links International Golf Club is a very special club and they include :

  • A select representative membership.
  • A sophisticated and elegant club providing a dedicated venue for Members to foster valuable professional and social relationships.
  • A full calendar of sporting and social events.
  • A quality championship golf course maintained to high standards.
  • Memberships are transferable.

Q. What types of grasses are used?

A. SR 1020 Creeping Bent on Greens; CT2 Couch on Fairways, Tees and Roughs.

Q. What does the practice area include?

A. The practice fairway is 255 metres in length and includes 4 large turfed teeing areas, 10 synthetic grass covered and open bays, a chipping, pitching and sand bunker practice and putting green area. In addition, there are 4 target greens surrounded with bunkers that simulate actual playing conditions, giving you the feel that you are actually playing a hole.

Q. How is the course landscaped?

A. Course Designer Robin Nelson intent was to create a links style golf course with an Australian character - hence the name. The course is a combination of links style golf with a heathland or "bush" character. Native grasslands, stands of mature gum trees and unique "outback" site furniture provide strong Australian character. Existing and manmade creeks, lakes and subtle topographic formations all combine to create natural golf holes that ebb and flow with the natural lie of the land. The secondary rough is planted with natural Australian flora which blends seamlessly with existing pastoral surrounds.

Q. How long is the golf course?

A. The course is a Par 72 course measuring some 6,278 meters in length from the Championship tees, but not overly long by modern standards - the course is a challenge to shot making but not a tortuous test of length. Multiple tees give golfers of all standards the ability to enjoy their game with an appropriate level of challenge.

Q. Are there any special features?

A The course has fairly wide fairways to encourage free and quick play, however, strategically placed bunkers and other hazards guard the ideal line of play to the small greens. The bunkers themselves are a combination of traditional Scottish sod faced bunkers, deep pot bunkers and larger open faced bunkers in the style of Melbourne's great sandbelt courses.

Q. Is there a "special hole"?

A. As Robin Nelson states "they are all special and all offer their own challenges". However, one of the feature signature holes include the par 3, 11th featuring a 170 metres carry over a creek to a strategically placed green nestled amongst a natural amphitheatre of Australian Gums & foliage.

III. OPERATIONS

Q. May I bring guests to the Club?

A. Guests are welcome as long as they are accompanied by the Member host, with the exception of Corporate Members who have unaccompanied guest privileges for golf, as provided in the Club Membership Plan.

Q. How are tee time reservations handled?

A. Reservations must be made through the Club golf-shop in accordance with the policy adapted by the Club.

Q. What type of food service is available.?

A. The main Dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, snacks and early evening dinner service. Our Executive Chef and Service Manager closely monitor the sophisticated dining interests of the membership to maintain a variety of popular menu features. The lounge bar adjacent to the dining room is also available for golf casual dining and cocktails after golf.

Q. How do the menu prices compare to other establishments?

A. The menu prices are competitive with restaurants offering like food and service.  We monitor our Members' preferences through annual Member surveys.

Q. Does the clubhouse have space large enough to accommodate very large parties, meetings or wedding receptions?

A. The Club's multifunction room provides the perfect venue with seating for up to 80 persons or cocktails for up to 150 persons. The Club's banqueting department will work with Members to arrange all aspects of your meetings, private events and other special occasions.

Q. Is the Club open year-round?

A. Yes, this is a year-round Club for its Members.

Q. Is there a dress code?

A. You may anticipate a dress code in keeping with the quality of a fine private club, but never more formal than country club casual.

For specific information, please read our 'Course Rules'

Q. Is walking allowed on the golf course?

A. Walking the course is currently permitted but Members and their guests must use the golf trolleys available for hire at the Club or alternatively golf bags may be carried. Private trolleys and golf cars are not permitted. Alternatively, Members may use the golf cars available for hire at the Club.