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Hole 1 – “The Bridge” (Par 4)
A higher-index opening hole that demands an early decision. Longer hitters may take on the creek with a 230-metre carry for an early birdie chance, while the percentage play is a 170-metre layup, leaving a comfortable 120-metre approach. As you near the green, you cross the course’s own St Andrews inspired stone bridge, setting the tone for the round.
Hole 2 – “Meander” (Par 4)
A picturesque par four winding through one of the most beautiful parts of the course. A fade suits the tee shot, carrying 210 metres over water on the right. Beware the non-hazard watercourse crossing the fairway. The approach demands precision long is no good here, as chipping back from beyond the green is one of the toughest tasks at Bowral.
Hole 3 – “Breaker” (Par 4)
A forgiving fairway awaits, provided you avoid the willow on the left. Longer hitters may need to navigate the tree short-right of the green. The putting surface here is locally notorious steeply sloped and full of break. Leave yourself below the hole if you can!
Hole 4 – “The Gum” (Par 4, Index 1)
Bowral’s toughest hole and a true signature test. A long dogleg right favours a faded tee shot, but out of bounds lurks all along the right side. A towering gum tree guards the green, so hugging the left fairway provides the best angle in. The green is fast and full of subtle breaks, feeding shots from back left to front. A club less is often the smart play... there’s little room beyond.
Hole 5 – “The Bowl” (Par 3)
A scenic downhill par three of around 175 metres to a green framed by surrounding mounds. Miss the target and you’ll face a delicate chip from the slopes, accuracy is rewarded here.
Hole 6 – “The Hill” (Par 4)
A short, blind par four where strategy trumps power. A conservative 160-metre shot over the rise leaves around 120 metres to the green. Draw hitters are favored, a large tree on the left blocks a fade, and out of bounds runs tight along the right. The green breaks more than it appears from right to left.
Hole 7 – “The Long Road” (Par 5)
The longest hole on the course invites a confident drive. Out of bounds runs the full length on the right, but the fairway is generous. A solid second shot to the crest of the hill sets up a 130-metre approach. Longer hitters can reach in two, though holding the green is tricky. Both fairway and green tilt gently right toward Links Road, demanding thoughtful placement.
Hole 8 – “False Front” (Par 4)
Accuracy is key as out of bounds lines the entire right side. The approach to the slightly elevated green is one of the hardest on the front nine, the false front rejects under-hit shots, and the putting surface offers subtle movement. A make-able birdie opportunity if you find the dance floor.
Hole 9 – “Drawback” (Par 5)
A strong dogleg left to start the back nine. A 220-metre tee shot sets up perfectly, while overhitting can flirt with out of bounds. The bold may take on the corner with a draw for a chance at the green in two. Laying up short of the gum trees on the right leaves a 100-metre wedge to a large, well-bunkered green. Better short than long here.
Hole 10 – “South Wind” (Par 3)
A charming, south-facing par three that can be difficult to judge in the shifting wind. The left-side gum tree challenges any faded tee shot, while a deep right bunker and hazard behind the green punish wayward approaches. Straight or drawing shots are rewarded.
Hole 11 – “The Funnel” (Par 3)
A longer par three that subtly feeds left to right. The ideal play is short-left, letting the contours bounce you toward the green. High-flying shots can hold, but it’s a demanding target at any length.
Hole 12 – “Temptation” (Par 4)
A classic risk-reward short par four. The green is reachable for longer hitters, but most lay up for safety. Too much club, however, can find the water short-right of the green. Less is more here. A well-judged wedge leaves a straightforward birdie chance.
Hole 13 – “Nearest the Pin” (Par 3, Index 18)
A short uphill hole that plays tougher than it looks. Precision is key, the left bunker and collection area short right catch many tee shots. A good opportunity for nearest-the-pin contests, but no easy par if you miss.
Hole 14 – “Lake Kateker” (Par 4)
A standout hole requiring a confident carry over Bowral’s famous lake, Kateker. A straight or slight draw off the tee clears the water and avoids the large gum by the 14th tee. The short approach that follows demands a steady hand, the green’s heavy slopes and breaks make every putt a challenge.
Hole 15 – “Blind Rise” (Par 4)
A blind tee shot over the hill greets you on the third. The goal is to find the top for a clear view down to the green. Longer hitters must respect the trees on the left, as the fairway slopes away toward a lower green about 150 metres out. Consider taking one less club on approach.
Hole 16 – “The Gauntlet” (Par 3)
Among the most challenging par threes in the district. Playing uphill and stretching close to 200 metres, it demands a solid strike. Missing left leaves an uphill recovery, while pin-high right is treacherous. The green features significant slope — any downhill putt is a true test. A par here feels like a birdie.
Hole 17 – “Amphitheatre” (Par 4)
A beautiful par four favoring a right-to-left shape. Out of bounds lines the left, while the right side is bordered by trees that can block recovery shots. The approach plays downhill into a natural amphitheatre that feeds balls gently toward the green — a truly scenic penultimate hole.
Hole 18 – “Clubhouse” (Par 4)
Bowral’s signature finishing hole — and one of the finest in the region. A 180-metre layup is the smart play, though big hitters may take on the water for a shorter approach. Out of bounds left and a crossing hazard demand focus. The green sits beneath the historic clubhouse — an iconic backdrop where you can almost smell the post-round beer. Best to leave your approach short rather than long; anything over brings a testing chip.
