Gunning Golf Course

Easygoing 9-hole country golf on black soil scrapes in the Southern Tablelands

Gunning Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 35 parkland course in Gunning, in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. It uses nine black soil scrapes with alternate tees so the course can be played as 18 holes, with some pars and lengths changing. The layout is fairly open with minimal trees and natural grass fairways, two par 3s, six par 4s and a par 5, and features a natural gully/creek with up to four ponds or dams, but no bunkers. There are no bunkers; it is a daily-fee course with a small green fee paid via an honesty box at the clubhouse.

This is an unpretentious country layout where the appeal lies as much in the setting as the golf, and visitors regularly comment on the beautiful natural environment of the Southern Tablelands village. Players should arrive expecting a rustic, no-frills experience: there's no pro shop, no club hire and fees are left in an honesty box, so it draws a relaxed, self-sufficient crowd rather than those after polished facilities. Some reviewers note the greens can be rough and in need of upkeep, and the natural creek and ponds mean playing conditions can turn soggy after wet weather. The reputation overall is of a welcoming, community-minded spot best suited to easygoing golfers and travellers who appreciate a friendly, back-to-basics round in scenic surrounds.