About the course
Public links-style golf in Newcastle's Shortland, freshly redeveloped with modern clubhouse
Shortland Waters Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-70 public links course in Shortland, New South Wales, measuring 5,347 metres with around 30 mapped bunkers. A multimillion-dollar redevelopment reconfigured the layout, adding eight new holes—six built to links-style design and construction—along with new greens and surrounds. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop, restaurant and dining, clubhouse, cart hire, coaching and parking.
Players consistently praise the course's conditioning, with greens often described as quick and well-presented and fairways kept in good shape even through wetter spells. The layout reportedly offers an enjoyable mix, with some open holes and others framed by trees and bush vegetation. The recently renovated, modern clubhouse and pro shop draw frequent compliments, along with friendly staff and good views over the course from the dining areas. Its popularity means the course can get busy, and some regulars note that pricing has crept up from earlier bargain twilight rates. Overall the impression is of a welcoming, good-value public club with a freshened-up feel since its redevelopment.
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