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Naracoorte Golf Club is located on the northern edge of town. The course is set in parkland with eighteen holes on slightly undulating country. Set on a rise overlooking the surrounding Naracoorte flatlands. Each picturesque hole is bordered by gum trees and other Australian natives.
There are four Par 5 holes, four Par 3 holes and the remaining ten holes are Par 4. Bunkers are featured on most holes to add a degree of difficulty. All the greens are grassed and most out of town people comment on the condition of the course as one of the best they have played on – equal of many Melbourne sand belt courses. The length of the course is 5,949 meters, and has a par of 72 for the men, whilst the ladies course measure 5,292 meters also with a par of 72. The generous, undulating fairways are fully watered and mostly couch, while the superbly smooth greens are large with subtle borrows. The clubhouse bar is open to players on competition days. Catering facilities are available on request for large groups and the clubhouse may be hired for weddings and other special events. Club tournaments are held in March and August with the latest tournament in March boasting $10,000 worth of prizes. Well known other large tournaments are the “2 cock day” with Australia well known sporting personalities playing and our famous “rump and red” day. We host many events such as the ‘Mary Cudmore bowl”. The town itself boast many hotels, motels, and places to shop and eat. Visitors can visit the World Heritage listed Caves and Bool Lagoon, and is a short drive to the Coonawarra, Padthaway and Wrattonbully wine regions. Club professional Michael Justin from Limestone Coast Golf is the resident professional and offers a full range of golf equipment and accessories in one of the largest Pro shops outside of the city. All leading brands are stocked and Michael runs regular golf clinics and is available for private lessons. Contact Michael on 8762 4521 or 0417 817 607 or visit www.limestonecoastgolf.com.au Motorized buggies, Pull buggies, and clubs are also available for hire. The Club boasts a fine Driving range with an automatic ball dispenser, all weather mats, 3 levels of grass tees, and the driving range is available 7 days a week for members and visitors alike. The course is located just on the edge of town a short distance from the Riddoch Hwy. The layout and design of the course is exceptional with seven of the tees located within 100 meters of the club house and car park, making it perfect for anyone wanting to have that “quick hit” on their way through town. Special rates are available for these short games, which has become very popular for visitors passing through to Adelaide.
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