Tasmania Golf Club, Cambridge, Tasmania, 7172

Overview

Tasmania Golf Club

1420 Tasman Highway

Cambridge, TAS, 7172

Australia

Tel:	+61-3-6248-5098
Pro:	03-6248-5138
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Tasmania Golf Club

Bounded by water on three sides, the spectacular Tasmania Golf Club course is set on the picturesque Barilla Bluff, where it has been since 1971. Narrow tree-lined fairways are augmented by superb panoramic views with large rolling greens and strategically placed green-side bunkers.

The course was created by curator Ian Grimsey under the guidance of noted course architect, Mr. Al Howard. The feature hole of the course is the par 5, 3rd hole. From the championship markers it is awe inspiring and has been more than favourably compared to the notorious 18th hole at California's Pebble Beach layout.

However, this is just one of 18 challenging holes in a well balanced combination of par 3's, 4's and 5's for golfers of all standards to enjoy. This magnificent course was rated by the Australian Golf Digest Magazine as the best in Tasmania in its survey of 'Australia's Top 100 Courses for 1999.

The course has a beauty all of its own combining stands of eucalyptus trees and native shrubs. The promontory is also one of the last breeding grounds of the Eastern Rosella and it and many other native birds may be spotted during a round of golf.

The Tasmania Golf Club is very proud of its reputation locally, interstate and internationally both for its physical beauty and as an excellent test of golfing ability. The course is only a 5-minute drive from the Hobart International Airport, and 15-minutes from Tasmania's capital city.

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Course Information

Par:	72
Length (m):	6200
Architect:	Al Howard
Design Year:	1972

Playing Tips

1	Par 4, Length 272m The left side of the fairway should be favoured for the tee shot for a better approach to a green bunkered on both sides. Long hitters may drive this green.
2	Par 4, Length 307m The sharp dog leg right calls for a well placed tee shot, perhaps an iron for the long hitters, to open up the green which is bunkered left and right.
3	Par 5, Length 500m The famous third hole requires a drive to the right side of the fairway to make the trees on the left side of the dog leg easier to negotiate. The left side of the fairway past the dog leg is a safer line to avoid a bunker short and right of the green.
4	Par 4, Length 359m An approach to a well-bunkered green from the left half of the fairway may be advisable if the pin is back right.
5	Par 3, Length 182m This hole being uphill plays longer than its recorded length particularly into the prevailing wind. A shot to the left of the green will generally bounce on and avoid deep bunkers to the right.
6	Par 4, Length 323m The ideal line here is the left side of the fairway to leave an approach that can be aimed away from the left side of the green which falls away steeply. The green slopes severely from back to front so staying below the hole is essential.
7	Par 4, Length 344m Stay centre to right with the tee shot. The bunkers may not be able to be seen for the approach shot to the green. One bunker is to the left front of the green and there are two more deep bunkers to the right.
8	Par 3, Length 124m This hole is greatly affected by wind which makes club selection vary greatly. There are three bunkers left and one right. Stay below the hole on this green if possible.
9	Par 4, Length 406m Rated the most difficult hole on the course. Left centre is the line from the tee. Deep greenside bunkers left and one right. Stay below the hole on this green if possible.
10	Par 4, Length 360m The drive should land on the right side of the sloping fairway. The green has a bunker right and a deep one front left.
11	Par 3, Length 102m The shortest hole on the course affords beautiful views of Barilla Bay but can appear intimidating with two bunkers to the left of the green and a water hazard over the back of the green. It becomes increasingly difficult as the wind strengthens and a safety shot to the front right portion of the green may be satisfactory.
12	Par 5, Length 457m A drive to the left of the fairway will finish in the centre. If the hole is cut back right lay up and play a short approach from the left side of the fairway to get it close. Greenside bunkers left, short left and right.
13	Par 4, Length 366m The tee shot should be aimed to land on the right side of the fairway for a more level stance and to allow for the considerable slope. Greenside bunkers are placed front left and right. Once on the green stay below the hole.
14	Par 5, Length 442m Left centre is the line from the tee. If a short approach remains plan to play it from the left side of the fairway. The green is bunkered left and right.
15	Par 4, Length 278m The tee shot should be played to the right centre of the fairway. The shot to the green is straightforward although two deep bunkers to the right of the green may not be easily visible.
16	Par 5, Length 504m A drive in the centre of the fairway at the longest hole on the course is ideal. If possible avoid having to play a blind approach shot from the base of the hill. Green side bunkers are front left and right.
17	Par 4, Length 324m The line for the tee shot here is centre right. An approach from too far below the crest of the hill will leave a blind shot to a green with bunkers on the right and a deep bunker on the left.
18	Par 3, Length 148m The uphill final hole plays longer than its measured length. If possible stay below the hole on this sloping two tiered green. Bunkers are placed short right and left of the green.