A fresh look at Golf Courses in  Hobart

Bag of Clubs and hat at Tasmania Golf Club

This could be you at Tasmania Golf Club

Tasmania is known for its plentiful outdoor activities, and that includes the golf courses in Hobart.

The beauty of the island is one of the many reasons why people from all over Australia and around the world choose Tasmania as their holiday destination.

Home to stunning mountains, national parks and jaw-dropping beaches, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Tasmania’s capital city, regardless of the season.

No matter how long you’re planning to spend in Hobart, one thing is for sure, there’s no place better to enjoy the natural beauty and hospitality than on one of the many golf courses.

Here are some of the best golf courses in Hobart to play at on your upcoming trip.

Royal Hobart Golf Club

Fairway at Royal Hobart Golf Course

Reasonable flat course

Founded in 1916, the Royal Hobart Golf Club is one of Tasmania’s oldest golf courses and is recognised as the state’s premier members’ club.

Renowned for its immaculate fairways and greens, the Royal Hobart Golf Club’s course is beautifully maintained and open for bookings year-round.

Located at Seven Mile Beach, the course is relatively flat, making it picture perfect and easy to walk.

Golfers’ Digest ranked Royal Hobart in its Top 100 Australian Golf Courses for 2022/23. It is the list’s most southern golf course..

Golfer practicing putting at Royal Hobart Holf Course

Practise makes perfect

Non-members are welcome except on club competition days and the pro-shop has clubs for hire. Course fees are around $100 per person for an 18 hole round. Bookings are recommended.

Features of this golf course include

  • Open to both members and visitors
  • 18 holes
  • Large putting green
  • Chipping area
  • Two practice fairways

 

 

 

New Town Bay Golf Club

New Town 9 hole Golf Course

New Town Golf Course

Located in the riverside suburb of Lutana, the New Town Bay Golf Club is a nine-hole metropolitan golf course and non-members must be accompanied by a member.

One of the features of this golf course in Hobart includes the ninth hole, which is a 183-metre downhill par three.

The club also hosts a Ladies’ competition each Thursday and Men’s competition on Saturdays.

 

Tasmania Golf Club

Green, fairway and bunker at Tasmania Golf Club

As one of the premier golf courses in Hobart, a trip to Tasmania’s capital city wouldn’t be complete without a day spent at the Tasmania Golf Club.

Non-members are welcome except on club competition days and the pro-shop has clubs for hire. Course fees are around $100 per person for an 18 hole round. Bookings recommended

After spending the day on the gentle rolling hills of the course, head to the restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal while soaking in the views of the Barilla Bluff.

Golfers at Tasmania Golf Club Cambridge

Tasmania Golf Course

Some of the  features of this golf course include

  • 18 holes public course
  • Par 72 course with a length of 6,685 metres
  • Tree-lined fairways
  • Large, rolling greens
  • Stunning, panoramic views of the bay

 

 

Claremont Golf Club

Situated in the city’s northern suburbs, Claremont Golf Club is the only private golf course in Hobart with public access.

Surrounded by the Derwent River on three sides, this 18-hole golf course boasts stunning views of the area and challenging golf, making it a fantastic day out.

After you’ve finished, the 19th hole is the clubhouse, where you can sit and wind down with a cold refreshment and light snack.

Features of this golf course include

  • Views of Mount Wellington and Mount Direction
  • 18 holes with a par of 69
  • Total course distance of 5,362 metres

 

Kingston Beach Golf Club

Kingston Beach Golf Club with golf buggy

Kingston Beach Golf Club

As one of the most accessible golf courses in Hobart for visitors, a day spent playing at the Kingston Beach Golf Club is a must.

Not only does this 18-hole course boast stunning fairways and greens, but it also features suburb wining and dining options to enjoy after a round of golf.

This Club recently celebrated their centenary. Although the atmosphere is more casual than some other clubs, the ongoing investment in improving all aspects of the course is reaping rewards for its members and visitors.

The fees for 18 holes is about $60 and bookings are essential.

Kingston Beach Golf Club

Kingston Beach Golf Club

Features of this golf course include

  • Tasmania’s southernmost 18-hole golf course
  • Beach and river views
  • Unique inclinator to haul you up the hill to the 18th hole
  • Practice facilities will include a driving range later this year
  • The Club Pro, Daniel, is incredible
  • A course where the bush meets the sea

 

 

Golf Park Hobart

If you don’t feel like hitting a proper golf course during your trip, why not head to a driving range instead?

Golf Park Hobart is the only driving range in Hobart and is worth a visit if you just want to hit some balls.

 

Are you looking for conveniently located apartment accommodatin for your Hobart golf holiday? Consider these 2 and 3 bedroom Apartments in New Town and Sandy Bay. The Rose Court Apartments in New Town make it easy to get to Royal Hobart and Tasmania Golf Club. While Kingston Beach Golf Club is easily accessible from the Avenue Apartments in Sandy Bay

 

 

Siobhan Riley

Content and Travel Writer

I love talking to people. Listening and seeing different ideas, broadening my perspective and knowledge. My passion as a writer is to share and provide relevant, useful and meaningful content to digital platforms. I have been a regular visitor to Tasmania for 3 decades and continue to marvel at the environment, history and innovation that Tasmania offers.