801A Pacific Highway,
Marks Point, Belmont, New South Wales 2280
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Paul RobertsonThe Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Prosper Ellis
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23 km S of Newcastle; 135 km N of Sydney
From Hwy 1 (approx 100 km north of Sydney) take exit Budgewai / Swansea / Charlestown and join the motorway link (direction Swansea) connecting to the Pacific Hwy (Hwy 111). After 35 km, in Marks Point (just before Belmont South) turn right into Belmont GC.
Belmont
Belmont is not only host to one of Australia's most prestigious amateur golf tournaments (see Did You Know?). It is also one of the best and most authentic seaside links courses in the country.
The more tree-lined front nine (mainly small trees and bushes) gives way to a much more open back nine, where glorious Pacific Ocean views and golf alongside the sand dunes is there to be enjoyed (or if the wind gets up, there to show you who's the real boss in this game - the elements!).
Pot bunkering along the fairways and around the greens is very well done, giving good definition to the holes, which are flatter on the front nine and slightly more undulating on the back-nine.
Around the greens, classic run-offs and slopes encourage bump-and-run approach shots from close-in, and the greens themselves are generally fast and true. There are also a few dangerous water hazards to contend with, not least a small lake that hugs the left side of the par-5 9th.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends (pm).
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire.
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Belmont is home to the Lake Macquarie Amateur Championship, which draws the best Australian amateurs and many top overseas amateurs. Previous winners have included : Nick Dougherty (Eng), Russell Claydon (Eng), Stephen Leaney (Aus), Brett Rumford (Aus), Jack Newton (Aus), Geoff Ogilvy (Aus), Adam Gee (Eng).
Belmont is also home to Nick Flanagan - winner of the US Amateur Championship in 2003.
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