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The Lakes Golf Club
Eastlakes, New South Wales, Australia
18 Holes · Par 72 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About The Lakes Golf Club
The Lakes Golf Club is a private 18-hole, par 72 course in Eastlakes, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1928, it has a sandy site, and the course combines lakes with bunkering and sandy waste areas. Kikuyu fairways lead to bentgrass greens, and the Australian Open has been played here.
- The par-5 14th plays beside a lake.
- Sandy waste areas are part of the course, which is inland.
- A golf academy offers instruction, with a driving range.
- Carts can be hired.
History of The Lakes Golf Club
The club was founded in 1928. A new freeway was routed through the property, and Robert von Hagge redesigned the layout in 1970. Mike Clayton rebuilt the course in about 2009.
Playing The Lakes Golf Club: tips
The Lakes is a private club with no published green fee, and play is by arrangement for members, their guests and approved visitors. Interstate and overseas golfers can play at certain times, so contact the club well ahead of your trip. Allow time to warm up on the driving range before heading out.
Visit The Lakes Golf Club
Eastlakes, New South Wales, Australia
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakes Golf Club
Where is The Lakes Golf Club?
It is in Eastlakes, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales.
What grass does the course use?
Fairways are kikuyu and greens are bentgrass.
Is there a golf academy?
Yes. The Lakes has a golf academy offering instruction, supported by a driving range.