Anzac Ave,,
Collaroy, New South Wales 2097
Office
+61 (0)2 9971 8113Pro shop
+61 (0)2 9982 2943Fax
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Danny Vera (Head Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Links-style. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Seaside, clifftop.
Designer:
Peter Thomson significantly revamped the existing layout in 1994.
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1 km S of Collaroy / 20 km NE of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
From Sydney Harbour Bridge travel north on Hwy 2 direction Manly. After 2 km take Hwy 10 (Military Road) direction Mosman / Manly. After 3 km, where Military Road and Hwy 10 split, continue on Hwy 10 (Spit Road) direction Manly. After 13 km on Hwy 10, in Collaroy, turn right into Anzac Avenue. After o.5 metres golf entrance is on your right.
Long Reef Golf Club: Every major city has its lesser known golfing gems. Sydney is fortunate to have Long Reef, a wonderful clifftop course, combining fabulous back-nine views with a strong and testing links style layout.
The course occupies the entirety of a gently sloping piece of headland that juts out into the Pacific Ocean (Tasman Sea), allowing you to look back onto the cliffs and beaches of North Sydney from many holes.
The course itself has far more subtlety and challenge than you may at first think; the opening three holes should correct any thoughts you have that this will be an easy-going slog-fest on a very open course - almost, but not quite, devoid of trees.
Significant improvements designed in the mid-1990's by Peter Thomson, added some links-like earth mounding, new tee-boxes, additional water hazards and many well-placed bunkers, all of which toughened up the course. Thankfully Thomson's recommendation that the rough be kept unpleasantly high has not been strictly enforced.
The views on the back-nine, as you climb the gentle slope of the headland, are some of the best you'll get on a golf course anywhere - never mind just in Sydney. The par-4 16th and 17th holes are an especially scenic pair, both downhill and both with the beach (OOB) on your left.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire.
Limited
From the Clubhouse there is a lovely view onto Collaroy Basin and the Tasman Sea.
55 North Steyne Rd, Manly, NSW 2095
+61 (0)2 9977 7666
Visit websiteEnjoying pride of place opposite the famous Manly Beach, and just 15 minutes from the centre of Sydney, the Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific offers accommodation for both business and leisure guests. The hotel features 213 rooms including newly-refurbished ocean view rooms and 2-bedroom suites. The Zalis Restaurant offers all-day dining while each of the three bars exudes a relaxed atmosphere. Facilities include a heated rooftop pool and gymnasium.
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Long Reef
Monash CC; Royal Sydney; The Australian; The Lakes; Bonnie Doon.
2 Kalinya Street, Newport, New South Wales 2106
+61 (0)2 9997 4900
Visit websiteNestled on the shores of scenic Pittwater on Sydney's northern beaches, the Newport Arms pub & hotel is an ideal location from which to visit the golf courses in Sydney's northern suburbs. The hotel overlooks the splendour of Bayview, Church Point, Scotland Island and Ku-ring-gai National Park. The Arms also features the Terrace on Pittwater restaurant, which provides one of Sydney's leading modern Australian dining experiences.
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Monash CC; Long Reef (10 km); Elanora (private)
Terrey Hills; Pymble (20 km)
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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