Brisbane - Queensland - Australia

In 2007 Ross Watson was appointed to oversee renovations intended to bring Brisbane GC into the modern era. Watson was directed by the club to preserve the original layout, but has radically improved the look and playability of the course.

Sandbelt style bunkering is again a feature, and with water playing a part in a number of holes a game at Brisbane is full of interest. The greens have also been converted to a USA strain of Champion Ultra Dwarf, so the club has wonderful putting surfaces.

Over the years Brisbane GC has hosted 19 Queensland Opens, with more to come in the next few years.

The changes implemented by Watson have added interest and strategy to a round at Brisbane. The classic look of the bunkering is also a feature.

Brisbane is a joy to play, and should be on the itinerary for any golfing exploits in Brisbane.

Peter Wood is the founder of The Travelling Golfer – click the link to read his full review.

Brisbane Golf Club was the first club to be built in Brisbane back in 1896. The Championship course is rolling parkland type with many water carries, dogleg holes with blind tee shots, and bunkers on every hole making for a tough challenge.

BGC put on a magnificent day with the course looking very sharp, with their fairways looking and playing in great condition, the new greens running true, superb staff and great insight from the members regarding course management.

Good elevation and directional change meets the golfer here, some of the vistas need to be opened up a bit to allow full appreciation of the course and to enhance it's quality. Bunkering could use revamp, just to enhance the course.

Tyson.