Howlong

Occupying a compact property of no more than 85 acres close to the Murray River, the 18-hole layout at the Howlong Golf Resort is set out on very flat terrain, making it an easy walk for golfers.

Golf was first played here as far back as 1928, with Kevin Hartley making alterations during the mid-1980s.

Sadly, like many clubs in the modern era, Howlong doesn’t appear to pay any attention to its golfing heritage – that’s if the lack of historical info on its website is anything to go by.

Par is set at 70 (34 out then 36 in) and tight, tree-lined holes are arranged as two returning nines, with ponds coming into play next to the green at the 6th, 9th and 18th holes.

Non-aquatic highlights include the left doglegging par four 7th; the equally tough par four 10th; and the longest of the par three holes at the 13th.

And then there’s always the island green to tee it up from at the par three 17th…