Capricorn,QLD

The Capricorn -Championship Course is just one of the two spectacular golf courses offered by the beautiful Capricorn Resort, and is amongst the best of Queensland's golfing circuit.

History of the Course:

The Rydges Capricorn Resort is located on the Capricorn coast of Yeppoon in Queensland. It consists of two magnificently designed, challenging golf courses- its Championship Course and its Resort Course.

The Championship Course (new course) of the Capricorn Resort is the latest addition to golf here and was opened for play in 1992; this being American Karl Litten's exclusively designed course.

The 6,438 metres, par 72 Championship Course of the Rydges Capricorn Resort consists of a well crafted course amidst the natural melaleuca bushland of Australia's wetlands. The course displays smooth greens, vast fairways dotted with innumerable, well-placed bunkers and sand traps along with abundant water hazards that challenge the golfing abilities and skills of all levels of golfers.

The 18 hole layout of the Capricorn Championship Course consists of a combination of well designed holes- four par 3's, ten par 4's and four par 5's. While the greens of the course are excellently maintained, the fairways themselves are well trimmed for play, created with Wintergreen strains; with roughs and tees making an enjoyable putting surface and the need for varied pin placements. The various lakes and water traps on the back nines of the course, along with the bunkers form a true test of golf on this championship course.

Course Trivia:

The 36 hole Rydges Capricorn Resort Golf Course with its Karl Litten designed Championship Course and Thomson & Wolveridge designed Resort Course, are both of International standard and serve up challenging rounds of golf.

The holes of the Capricorn Championship Course are excellent, however the one's that stand out exceptionally include the long 519 yard, par 5, 15th hole that consists of a dogleg layout to the green, bending around a lake and speckled with 15 sand traps- an adrenaline pumping challenge!

Both the Capricorn Resort Golf Courses play host to the famous Pro Am Tournament every year in August, as well as other golfing events.

The Capricorn Golf Resort has for 7 years been awarded with the "PGA Players Choice- Tournament of the Year Award".

The picturesque location of the Capricorn Championship Course amongst the melaleuca wetlands offer beautiful views as well as the natural bushland surroundings are a habitat to various bird species including the Australian kookaburra and cockatoos- a pleasurable golfing experience!

The Rydges Capricorn Golf Club- Championship Course is a resort golf course that offers a wide range of playing times, 7 days a week.

As per the Australian Top 100 Golf Courses (2006 rankings), the Capricorn Golf Club has been ranked as No. 54.

As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other top golf courses in Australia.