Tasmania
Until recently, the Vern Morcom-designed Royal Hobart course (which celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening in 2013) and Al Howard’s Tasmania (laid out with Ian Grimsey in 1971) were considered the top two tracks in the state. That all changed with the unveiling of a couple of world class courses – Barnbougle Dunes and Barnbougle Lost Farm – outside Bridport, on the island’s north coast. However, things are changing once again. Now the world's focus is on King Island, which promises to overtake its much bigger island sibling as the must-visit golfing destination The arrival of Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes has step-changed the Australian golfing landscape once again. Some think Cape Wickham could be Australia's future No.1. Two exciting Tasmanian projects loom large on the horizon. The first is Seven Mile Beach near Hobart airport, where Clayton DeVries & Pont have designed an 18-hole layout for tour pro Mathew Goggin’s company. The second development lies 20 kilometres further southwest at Arm End, where Ogilvy, Cocking Mead are involved in another new 18-hole project. Our Tasmania Best In State Rankings were last updated in February 2024.
Barnbougle (The Dunes)
Tasmania, Australia
Barnbougle (The Dunes)
Barnbougle Dunes is a memorable golf course made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts; it's the closest thing to a seaside links as exists in Australia.
Cape Wickham Golf Links
Tasmania, Australia
Cape Wickham Golf Links
It’s said that respected author Darius Oliver was instrumental in convincing businessman Duncan Andrews to develop the remote Cape Wickham site...
Barnbougle (Lost Farm)
Tasmania, Australia
Barnbougle (Lost Farm)
The 20-hole Barnbougle Lost Farm links opened for play in December 2010 and commentators already think this new golf course is equal to its world-beating neighbour.
Ocean Dunes Golf Course
Tasmania, Australia
Ocean Dunes Golf Course
Six of the holes at Ocean Dunes are located hard against the coast, with the par threes at the 130-metre 4th and 210-metre 10th vying for “signature hole” status.
Tasmania Golf Club
Tasmania, Australia
Tasmania Golf Club
The course at Tasmania Golf Club is set out on headland overlooking Barilla Bay with breathtaking views across the water...
Royal Hobart
Tasmania, Australia
Royal Hobart
The course at Royal Hobart Golf Club is renowned for the quality of its bunkers and the club has hosted many Tasmanian Opens and national Amateur championships.
King Island
Tasmania, Australia
King Island
The unpretentious little links layout at King Island Golf & Bowling Club dates back to 1938 and it’s the perfect down-to-earth accompaniment to the island’s two new 18-hole opportunists.
Ulverstone
Tasmania, Australia
Ulverstone
Carved from dense woodland, the fairways at Ulverstone Golf Club are routed in two returning circuits around mildly contoured terrain, where each nine concludes with a par three in front of the clubhouse.
Country Club Tasmania
Tasmania, Australia
Country Club Tasmania
The 18-hole layout at Country Club Tasmania in Launceston is an early 1980s design from Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge. An extensive upgrade project got under way here in late 2022, with completion set for early 2025.
Other courses
Devonport
Tasmania, Australia
Devonport
Devonport Golf Club was established in 1921, with golfers playing around the area of Victoria Parade, next to the mouth of the River Mersey. The club then moved a couple of kilometres across the river to East Devonport, where the first official monthly medal was held on a 9-hole course in 1925.
Kingston Beach
Tasmania, Australia
Kingston Beach
Located on the scenic Channel Coast, where Browns River empties into Halfmoon Bay, the 18-hole layout at Kingston Beach Golf Club is Tasmania’s most southerly championship course. Uniquely, it features a motorised inclinator to transport golfers uphill to the 18th tee.
