About the course
Nine-hole Tasmanian club with an island and dam-carry challenges
Penguin Golf Club is a private nine-hole course located in Penguin, Tasmania, Australia. The course features a variety of holes, including an island hole and a par-three played over a dam with Mount Montgomery in the background. The club runs a regular calendar of events, including ladies', veterans' and junior competitions as well as member fixture days. Note that push buggies and carts are not available for hire.
Players consistently describe Penguin as a friendly little nine-hole course that punches above its weight for a small town. Reviewers regularly praise the well-maintained greens and the variety of holes, with the par-three over the dam and the island hole standing out as memorable highlights. The setting earns repeated mention, with Mount Montgomery framing the backdrop. The general impression is of good value and an enjoyable, manageable round, though first-timers note the layout can be tricky to follow and the lack of carts or buggies makes for a longer walk on foot. Overall, it has a reputation as a welcoming community club suited to players of all abilities.