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The best golf courses in New South Wales (2026)

Find the top golf courses in and around New South Wales, with rankings based on verified reviews from golfers. New South Wales Golf Club, The Australian and Sydney's harbour setting give the state a sharp championship identity, where city pace and coastal golf come together with unusual ease.Read more
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The highest-rated clubs based on the combined score of course quality, facilities, and hospitality. Read more
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Club image New South Wales Golf Club

New South Wales Golf Club

8.87
New South Wales18 holes
Great surroundingsGolf course architect: Dr. Alister MacKenzie
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Club image The Australian Golf Club

The Australian Golf Club

8.54
New South Wales18 holes
European Tour course
3
Club image Ellerston Golf Club

Ellerston Golf Club

8.50
New South Wales18 holes
Great surroundingsGolf course architect: Greg Norman Golf
4
Club image The Royal Sydney Golf Club

The Royal Sydney Golf Club

8.40
New South Wales27 holes
Golf course architect: Thomson Wolveridge Perrett
5
Club image Royal Canberra Golf Club

Royal Canberra Golf Club

8.21
New South Wales18 holes
Golf course architect: Commander John Harris
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Club image Bonnie Doon Golf Club

Bonnie Doon Golf Club

8.10
New South Wales18 holes
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Club image Concord Golf Club

Concord Golf Club

8.10
New South Wales18 holes
Golf course architect: Dan Soutar
8
Club image Federal Golf Club

Federal Golf Club

7.96
New South Wales18 holes
Inland course
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Club image Narooma Golf Club

Narooma Golf Club

7.96
New South Wales18 holes
10
Club image Bonville Golf Resort

Bonville Golf Resort

7.80
New South Wales18 holes
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Club image Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club

Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club

7.70
New South Wales18 holes
Golf course architect: Ross Watson
12
Club image Killara Golf Club

Killara Golf Club

7.70
New South Wales18 holes
Park course
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Club image Elanora Country Club

Elanora Country Club

7.50
New South Wales18 holes
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Club image Riverside Oaks Golf Club

Riverside Oaks Golf Club

7.21
New South Wales36 holes
Golf course architect: Bob Harrison
15
Club image Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club

Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club

7.20
New South Wales18 holes
Golf course architect: Greg Norman
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Club image Rich River Golf Club

Rich River Golf Club

7.00
New South Wales36 holes
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Club image Horizons Golf Resort

Horizons Golf Resort

6.90
New South Wales18 holes
Golf course architect: Graham Marsh and Ross Watson
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Club image Monash Country Club

Monash Country Club

6.80
New South Wales18 holes
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Club image Belmont Golf Club

Belmont Golf Club

6.80
New South Wales18 holes

Everything about the top golf courses in New South Wales

New South Wales has one of the strongest urban golf identities in Australia. For golfers looking at the top golf courses in New South Wales, New South Wales Golf Club at La Perouse is the key reference point, with The Australian and a wider Sydney circuit adding depth and pedigree. The clifftop setting at La Perouse is one of the most memorable in Australian golf and gives the state an immediate visual signature. The Australian complements that with tournament history, championship credentials and the feel of a major metropolitan club with deep roots in the game. Around Sydney, golfers also benefit from the fact that high-quality golf sits close to one of the world's most recognisable cities. Harbour scenery, beaches and a strong urban culture mean the state works for both pure golf trips and broader travel itineraries. New South Wales therefore feels balanced and convincing. It combines standout courses with a city base that many golfers already want to visit, which makes it one of the easiest Australian states to recommend.

How we rank the best 18-hole golf clubs in New South Wales

This ranking of the best 18-hole golf clubs in New South Wales is based on the overall score from verified golfer reviews and represents the total experience at a club. The ranking is calculated by aggregating scores across all categories, including course design, maintenance, hospitality, facilities, surroundings, and value for money. To be included in this list, a club must have a sufficient number of reviews to ensure a reliable and representative average.

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