The first of the par 3’s on the front side plays more up-hill than it looks with the green sloping from right to left towards the pond.

A new back tee was added in 2017 adjacent to the 6th green, play from here and a par is a great score on the hole.

An addition, as part of the course rerouting in 2016, course shapers couldn’t wait to make use of this existing area with a short par 3. At only 140m playing over the pond can prove tricky especially with a swirling wind. Whilst the safe play may seem to be long and left, it at times can be worse than a water ball. Visiting tour professionals believe hole 3 at the Links plays just as dramatic as Hole 17 from the TPC course.

A great medium length par 4 with the killalea lagoon on the left, be sure not to bite off more than you can chew from the tee. It is advisable to lay up short of the approach bunker, for a mid-iron into a green that slopes heavily from right to left.

A strong par 4 which requires a mid to long iron up the hill. The green is guarded by both a bunker on the right-hand side and one in front of the green, creating an optical illusion, as there is quite a bit of dead ground between this bunker and the putting surface. The green was recently reshaped in 2017 and is actually 4 small greens in one, creating interesting putting lines.

A mid length par 3 downhill with breath taking views of the course and green below. A large ridge runs diagonally across the green making club selection a priority.

In 2016 a greenside bunker on the left was removed which now brings the small pond into play. This green is scheduled for reshaping in early 2019.

Another hole that differs from the original design that was changed in 2016 under instructions to allow 1 reachable short par 4 hole on each side.

Hole 7 offers the players the choice of a split fairway: playing up the left but more difficult side offers an un-obstructed view of the green; whereas the safe play off the tee is the right fairway, however approaches from this side will have to avoid the crossing creek and small pot bunker.

The green is the largest on the course and offers an array of pin locations.

Originally a par 4, hole 8 was lengthened and transformed into a par 5 with a slight dogleg to the right, using inspiration from the saddle on hole 15 at NSW Golf Club.

The safe play off the tee is out to the left of the bunker in the middle of the fairway, where from here it is best to lay up to approximately 110m for an approach to the green sloping heavily from back to front. To reach the green in two shots players must thread the needle off the tee between the bunker and natural garden on the right which is only 13 steps wide.

A short par 4 starts off the inward 10. Place your tee shot at or just short of the ridge leaving a simple pitch shot uphill to a friendly green.

A strong par 4 from an elevated tee invites the driver out of the bag where a big one is needed; favoring the left side will make for an easier approach to a flat but subtle green set on a plateau. If you get the chance (while you’re playing partners putt out) turnaround and take in the view of the front nine with the wetlands in the foreground.

Severely downhill par 3 overlooking the natural vistas and wetlands down below. Club selection is vitally important, as anything over the back of the green makes for a tough up and down, and you will also need to look out for the sucker pin front left!

However, standing on this tee, this is your best chance of your round to have a hole in one, with 42 being the total so far since the course opening back in 2004.

A fantastic scenic par 4 on the edge of the course. A well-positioned drive between the bunkers will set up an uphill approach, which play’s a club longer into the prevailing nor Easter

Another redesigned hole from 2016, the tee on hole 13 is the highest point of the golf course and offers fantastic views of the course in the foreground being protected by Killalea lagoon disappearing into the escarpment.

The tee shot plays down hill and whilst it may seem prudent to get as close as possible to the pond, the best approach is from the upslope on the right of the fairway. The green is a flat one with only subtle breaks however keep in mind it sits at an angle to the fairway and is well guarded by the pond.

Originally built as a par 5 green, however it is easy to see why it seems as if the green was designed for a par 3 instead. The high face bunker on the left of the green is only a visual hazard as it is some 35m short of the middle of the green.

A new back tee was put into play in early 2018, head back and have a look as many say this is the most peaceful spot on the golf course.

This is the short par 4 on the inward side, playing under 270m, giving players a chance to make a birdie and start off a good run home. The big hitters can certainly take on the green and get a chance at an eagle, however balls finding any of the three bunkers will create a tough second shot. Players laying up short of the bunkers are left with a simple pitch to a slightly elevated but mostly flat putting surface.

The signature hole at the Links which dog legs left around the natural wetlands. The big bombers have been known to have a crack at the green, nevertheless for most players the line is to aim at the large fairway bunker. This positioning will set up a picturesque approach into a green set amongst the fescue hills. Our favourite hole location is front right and reminds us of the approach to hole 14 at Augusta National.

A great three shot par 5 which snakes around to the right of the natural hill. Lay up to the base of the hill for the 3^rd shot to a small green perched on top. A wedge shot needs to be precise otherwise the false front will send the ball spinning back toward your feet.

One of the great finishing holes in golf and the most demanding tee shot on the course is left till last. The reward for players finding the fairway and reaching the top of the hill is the view to the inviting green nestled into a natural amphitheater. The approach to the green is protected by marshy wasteland in front and a bunker to the right. Hole 18 is one of those holes where any number from 3 to 10 is possible, and championships have been, and can be won or lost.