Russell Vale Public Golf Course

Ocean-and-escarpment par-3 course made for a relaxed round

Russell Vale Public Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal parkland course in Russell Vale, New South Wales, Australia, playing to a par of 59 over 3296 metres. The layout is built mainly around par 3s, with a handful of par 4s and a par 5, and features 14 mapped bunkers. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, club hire and coaching.

Set between the Northern Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, the course is best known for its scenery, with players consistently praising the green, lush surrounds and ocean views. The short, par-3-heavy layout earns a reputation as an approachable, casual round that's well suited to beginners and to anyone looking to sharpen their short game, while still offering enough interest for the average player. Visitors generally describe the conditioning favourably, noting well-kept fairways and bunkers, though some find the greens on the slower side while still rolling true. Friendly staff and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere come through repeatedly in the feedback, and trolleys and carts add to the easygoing experience.