About the course
Coastal links golf between beach and escarpment, est. 1897
Wollongong Golf Club is a private 18-hole links course in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, established in 1897. The course plays to a par of 70 and features nine mapped bunkers, set along the coastline between the beach and the Illawarra escarpment. On-site facilities include a pro shop, restaurant and dining, and parking.
This coastal links lays out wide, largely tree-free fairways with a handful of water hazards and sand bunkers, and golfers report it plays as an accessible round on a calm, wind-free day. The clubhouse dining draws particular praise, with reviewers consistently highlighting the floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive views over the course and ocean, alongside friendly service at family gatherings and celebrations. Reputation for food is generally positive, though a few visitors note inconsistency in the kitchen and frustration over parking charges. With a busy tee sheet, players suggest booking early. Overall, the club is regarded as much a social and dining destination as a place to play, blending an easy-going coastal round with a lively venue atmosphere.