The Royal Canberra Golf Club in Yarralumla suburbs, of Australia's Capital Territory (ACT), is considered to be the best inland course of the country.
History of the course:
The foundation stone of the Royal Canberra Golf Club was laid down years ago in 1913. Until1962, the Royal Canberra Golf Club was situated at the Acton course beside the Molonglo River which was then dammed to create a lake. Since then, Westbourne Woods has been the current location of the Royal Canberra golf course.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club was initially designed by James Herd Scott (1945), however, Commander John Harris, in 1962, designed the original layout at Westbourne Woods. He created a unique par 72, 27 hole golf course to challenge the golfing skills of all levels of golfers.
Some of golf's greatest who have played at the Royal Canberra Golf Course, like Lee Trevino, and Greg Norman have praised the course for its unique golfing design created amidst natural beauty.
Course Trivia:
- The Royal Canberra Golf Course is set in the scenic botanical gardens of Westbourne Woods, teeming with various species of trees including
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natural pine forests, birch and cedar along with native Australian trees and shrubs.
- King George V honored The Royal Canberra Golf Club with its "Royal" status in 1933.
- The Royal Canberra club has hosted several Australasian PGA Tour events, and also various amateur and professional tournaments.
- Another masterpiece was created on the Royal Canberra Course when renowned Australian golfer and architect, Peter Thomson, added his signature design to the club's "Brindabella" hole; a unique third nine, it includes links-style golf holes subtly molded alongside the original course design holes- providing a rare golfing experience.
- The excellent view of Lake Burley Griffin and the numerous kangaroos that bound past on the course, also provide a feeling of being one with nature whilst enjoying a game of golf.
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Royal Canberra Golf Club is a private golf course. Guests must be accompanied by a member.
As per Australian Top 100 Golf Courses (2006 rankings),
Royal Canberra Golf Club has been ranked as No.
12.
As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other top-50 golf courses in Australia.
