The Hamilton Island Golfing Experience
Designed by champion golfer, Peter Thomson, the par 71 championship Hamilton Island Golf Club on neighbouring Dent Island measures 6120 metres. The only championship island golf course in Australia, the course has been designed to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts, from resort guests to professional golfers. The island's natural and rugged beauty, together with its mountainous terrain affords stunning 360 degree views across secluded coves and beaches to adjacent passages and islands, and the mainland beyond.
The par 71, 18 hole course features two distinctly different nine hole circuits returning to a central clubhouse with panoramic views of Dent Passage and Hamilton Island. The outward nine holes are a more compact layout around the centre of the island and the inward nine are strung out along the ridges to the south. Changes in course elevation, restricted landing areas and the ever-present breezes will provide a definite challenge from the back tees and enjoyable resort golf from the forward marks. The course is designed as a series of holes strung along the ridges and played across steep valleys and the course layout works with the landform, with generally broad fairways taking the "line of least resistance", avoiding the steeper, more sensitive areas.
The stunning Clubhouse offers a stylishly relaxed restaurant and bar that is perfect for a laid back long lunch or snack and refreshing drink, with panoramic views of Passage Peak and the sparkling Coral Sea. Also housed in the Clubhouse is a well stocked Pro Shop, lockers and change rooms. Callaway clubs are available for hire as well as lessons with the resident golf professional. Tee times are available from 7.00am until 1.00pm (subject to season) for 18 holes. Players are advised to allow up to 5 hours for 18 holes and 2.5 hours for 9 holes. The Hamilton Island Golf Club is accessible via a 10 minute boat transfer from Hamilton Island Marina and operates daily. Ferry transfer times will be confirmed upon booking tee time. The Hamilton Island Golf Club is subject to dress regulations and visitors are expected to honour the etiquette of the game. Please click here for further information on dress regulations.
