Wanneroo - Western Australia - Australia

One of Perth’s most underrated golf courses. What stands out about Wanneroo for me is that it’s Par 5’s aren’t particularly difficult or long, so you’ll always have opportunities, but Wanneroo’s par 4’s are some of the toughest in the state 5,6,7,12,13,17 & 18 all are very long for the average player, and medium long for the better player. Your ball-striking will be tested on this golf course!

The extension of the freeway has made the drive to Wanneroo that little bit quicker. It is still a trek that takes you out into the bush north of Perth. But once you arrive there is an oasis of green to welcome you, you won't be disappointed. You might even get lucky and have Hawk training jets flying low overhead out of RAAF Pearce.

With tall trees, plenty of dog-legs and true greens on the golf course, most holes have been open fairways and are pretty forgiving. Errant balls can end up in challenging positions in the rough or behind monstrous gum trees. The course is always in superb condition when playing you can make allowances on the hottest of days when yellow patches appear on the fairways. It can easily hit 45 degrees at Wanneroo during the summer; this must present ongoing challenges to the greens staff.

The greens aren't the fastest in Perth but are pure; they present a challenge with devilish breaks and, nuanced contours. Combined this gives all golfers a never-ending putting challenge even when you hit a green in regulation. Sometimes walking off a green with a two-putt is an impressive achievement.

Wanneroo presents you with 18 holes of enjoyable and challenging golf, make sure you pack the sunscreen and wide-brimmed hat when you make the journey out into the wilds just north of Perth.