Pink Lake Country Club

Hilly seaside links with blind shots and immaculate greens in beautiful Esperance

Pink Lake Country Club is an 18-hole links golf course in Pink Lake, near Esperance, Western Australia, established in 1982. It plays to a par of 72 with grass greens, and the front nine opened in 1982 with the back nine following in 1989. The course features named holes such as the long Par 5 'Tipperary' and the wind-affected Par 4 'Windy Pass', and operates on a daily-fee basis. Facilities include a pro shop and cart hire.

Visitors consistently describe Pink Lake as a genuinely interesting and challenging links, with hilly, undulating terrain and a generous share of blind tee shots that reward local knowledge and a good level of fitness. Reviewers frequently single out the greens as immaculate and consistent, and many note how impressively the course is presented given that it is maintained by members rather than full-time staff. The narrow fairways and elevated coastal aspect, complete with sea breezes and pockets of coastal scrub, give the layout plenty of character and a real sense of adventure. Players also tend to highlight the friendly, welcoming club atmosphere and the very reasonable green fees. A few mention the course can play dry in the absence of rain, but the overall impression is of a memorable, well-kept course many are keen to return to.