Elanora Country Club- hole 18
History
Elanora Country Club was formed in 1928.
Dan Soutar initially carved 9 holes out of the bush setting, to be followed by James Herd Scott with another nine soon thereafter.
More recently (2000), James Wilcher extensively redesigned the course.
Over the years Elanora Country Club has evolved into a very impressive club.
Golf is but one of a number of sporting facilities in the complex- bowls, croquet and tennis are also very well covered.
Add in a rather stylish old clubhouse and wonderful guest lodging and you have the complete package.
Elanora CC members are spoilt indeed!
Course
Elanora boasts a really nicely groomed course carved out of the hills and bush north of Sydney.
We played a 12 v 12 match against the locals.
And we had a great sunset barbecue dinner with them to top off a lovely day.
Elanora Country Club- hole 3
We played off some longer tees the day after a heavy downpour.
The course was in pristine condition but on the day it was a longish course playing long.
A day for the longer hitters for sure!
The greens were immaculate, without as much break as other courses we have played this week, but rolling well.
I could imagine them playing even firmer and faster at times.
High in the hills Elanora boasts some spectacular vistas of Sydney’s northern beaches.
We stayed for a few days in the club’s well appointed accommodation and loved it.
Notable holes include:
- hole 1, a gentle opening par 4 uphill to a green with a huge boulder in the background
Elanora Country Club- hole 1
- hole 3, a classic short par 4. The bunkering here is a standout! (see pic mid page)
- hole 5, a pretty downhill par 3 to a very well bunkered green
Elanora Country Club- hole 5
- hole 9, a demanding dogleg par 4 with a tight landing area for the tee shot and an uphill approach
Elanora Country Club hole 9 tee shot
Elanora Country Club- hole 9 approach
- hole 17, a short elegant par 3 surrounded by bush, rocks and one large stategically placed bunker
Elanora Country Club- hole 17
- hole 18, a strong closing par 4 with a narrow tee shot and an uphill approach to the final green and clubhouse beyond (see pic top of page)
Elanora Country Club is an experience.
It has a good course beautifully presented, nice accommodation, great meals and 'they even have some nice members!'
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