Facilities

The Course
The South Lakes Golf Course comprises 18 holes of lush fairways and greens. The design of the course provides golfers of all ages, with differing skill levels, the opportunity to enjoy a round of golf without the use of motorised transport. The relatively flat terrain makes the course a pleasant walk while listening to the waves crashing on the beach in the background. The course is not long but still provides a challenge to the low handicappers as accuracy is the priority, particularly approach shots to the greens.

For the avid golfer, South Lakes is a mere 20 minutes drive from the Victor Harbor Golf Club and McCracken Country Club - ideal for those who wish to stay on the South Coast and play the fine golf courses in the area. Competition days for men and women members are conducted on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Other than these days, the course is generally available for visitors, corporations and trade days, but golfers are advised to book tee times through the Pro shop. Soft spikes on golf shoes are mandatory at South Lakes. The Club is on line with the AGU Golflink system. Practice facilities include nets, a putting green, a chipping area, sand bunker and fairway. Use of your golf balls is permitted on all of the practice areas and buckets of balls can be hired from the Pro shop on competition days.

The Holes
1st -  INDEX 3, The first hole is a difficult par 4 heading toward the ocean.   Any southerly wind certainly extends this 373m hole.   The green is blind from the tee owing to a right-handed dog leg with out of bounds also coming into play on the left hand side.   The brave hearted can try to shorten the hole by hitting over the trees to the right from the tee, but this is a gutsy move being the first shot of the day.

2nd - INDEX 7, The second hole is a short par 4, but it is very tight with out of bounds left and trees down the right.   The fairway is very picturesque with its undulating rolls replicating the sand dunes you hit toward, but be careful of the 2 fairway bunkers.  Don't miss the green right with your second shot otherwise you are into a steep valley.

3rd - INDEX 17,   The third hole stirs up the 'Eagle's Nest' with many a three being carded on this straight forward 442m par 5, especially as the wind is often behind you.   Easy pickings for the big hitters!!

4th - INDEX 13,   The fourth is a straight hole, but the small green can be difficult to hit.   Only piece of danger is the large pine trees to the left of the fairway separating it from the 3rd.

5th - INDEX 15,   This short, par 3 can be very tricky with cross winds often being the order of the day.   Two bunkers protect the small green, so selecting the right club is not easy when a southerly wind is blowing.   Very often a trap for the uninitiated.

6th - INDEX 5,   The sixth involves a dog leg left with out of bounds on the left and 2 fairway bunkers.  From halfway down the fairway, pine trees align the grass on either side.   The sixth green is one of the most difficult on the Course as it slopes uphill from front to back.   If you hit long or wide, you have a very tricky putt indeed.   The secret is to stay short for an uphill putt.

7th - INDEX 1,   The seventh is the most difficult hole on the course, being a 376m par 4 dog leg right and into wind a lot of the time.   Again, the green is very small and elevated with a large bunker to the left.   The tee shot is crucial on this hole to position yourself for a look at the green with your second shot.   If your second shot goes right, pull another ball out of your bag because the thick bushes out there eat golf balls, I'm sure!!  

8th - INDEX 11,   Another par 3 with bunkers keeping you honest, especially if the flag is positioned on the right side of the green.   This hole is also well protected by trees that form a semi circle around the green.

9th - INDEX 9,   The ninth is the longest par 4 on the Course, but the fairway is wide.   However, if you do stray right off the fairway, your next shot will not be easy through the trees and shrubs.   The mounds and bunkers to the left will also keep you honest.

10th - INDEX 16,   Only hazard here at the tenth is the lake running along the right side of the fairway.   Pretty straight forward par 3 of 170m, with the wind behind you most of the time.

11th - INDEX 12,   No real problems with the eleventh apart from out of bounds to the right and the wind trying to blow your ball out that way.   It is only 314m long, making it an easy hole for the straight hitters.

12th - INDEX 8,   This hole parallels the eleventh as it takes you back toward the Clubhouse.   The big hitters have to decide whether they take the driver or lay up short of the fairway bunkers and the lake that starts at the 100m marker on the right hand side of the fairway.   Need to think here!

13th - INDEX 14,   The Index belies this tricky thirteenth hole, which has a dog leg right and a water hazard left in the tee shot landing length.   A good straight smack off the tee is required for you to have any chance at par here.   Another lake right starts at the 150m marker so keep it straight for your second shot.

14th - INDEX 2,   The fourteenth does not give up pars easily, being another hole with a dog leg right and out of bounds on the right.   Your tee shot flies uphill for your second shot to a green which is back down another hill and out of sight apart from the top of the flag.   A beautiful golf hole with a sloping green from front to back again.   A good test even for the A Graders.

15th - INDEX 18,   The last of the par 3 holes and an easy one at that.   The green is downhill from the tee so even a duffed shot should get you close, as long as you don't put your ball out of bounds on the right.

16th - INDEX 6,   The sixteenth is not a long hole, but with a dog leg left you have to place your tee shot accurately to get a view of the green which lies downhill, but on an elevation.   Another small green making it difficult to hit into wind.   The wise members will place their second shot just short, with a pitch and run third shot up close to the hole, as the green has a front to back slope in it.   A tee shot left will see you in all sorts of misery with thick vegetation and gum trees abounding.

17th - INDEX 4,   The green at the seventeenth is tucked in behind a large tree with a water hazard to the left of it and a deep bunker up front.   Stay right of the fairway with your tee shot and you should not have any difficulty hitting the green in regulation.   Nice flat green to putt on with no boroughs.

18th - INDEX 10,   With the Clubhouse in sight one is spurred on to great things, at this straight hole.   However, stay away from the mounds on the right if you want to keep your score in order.

19th - INDEX Relaxed and friendly,   Great atmosphere in which to regale your birdies and forget the double bogeys.   Don't forget to come into the Clubhouse and enjoy a cold drink.

Green Fees
Vary according to the season, day of the week and the number of golfers in a group. However, the fees are comparable to other clubs on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Except for Christmas School Holidays and Public Holidays, discounted green fees are applicable Monday to Friday.

The members of the South Lakes Golf Club extend a warm and hearty welcome to all of our visitors playing on the course. The Green Fees applicable as at 1 JANUARY 2007 are:

Clubhouse
The Clubhouse has a modern bar, a dining area that can seat up to 300 guests and a gaming room with 25 poker machines. Each of these areas overlook the golf course, providing scenic views and a pleasurable atmosphere in which to socialise. The Clubhouse is fully air-conditioned and open to visitors throughout the year with the exception of Good Friday and Christmas Day. Spectacular sunsets are witnessed from the Sunset Room - a superb venue for wedding receptions (see more information here about our wedding receptions), birthday parties or anniversary celebrations. The South Lakes Golf Club is renowned for providing value for money to its members and guests so please call the Club office for restaurant reservations. The Birdie Bistro Restaurant is open weekly for lunch on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; and for dinner on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. However, functions can be catered for at any time by prior arrangement through the Club office.

Club Professional
Roger Stephens is the Golf Professional at South Lakes and is ably supported by his wife, Penny. Roger is a former Australian Club Professional Champion and was named as the South Australian Club Professional for 1999. He and Penny have a range of golfing equipment and clothing for sale, and he is available for private and group tuition at very reasonable rates. Roger also offers expert repair service and his shop is a PGA National Golf Centre. Electric golf carts are available for hire through Roger.

Corporate Golf Days
From $35 per person, including golf and a three course meal, the South Lakes Golf Club is an ideal venue to promote business through a Corporate Golf Day. Shot-gun starts are available to maximise the social activities in the Clubhouse after the round of golf. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere creates the perfect environment to motivate staff or build strong business relationships. Get away from the hustle and bustle of city golf courses and breathe the fresh, sea air on the course at South Lakes. Corporations are encouraged to promote their wares throughout the Club, have access to all facilities and provide input to the course set up for their golf day. Contact the Club's General Manager to discuss your individual requirements for your Corporation's golf day.

Accommodation
The South Lakes Golf Club is only a 5 minute drive from the town centre, and accommodation is readily available close to the Club. The two motels in the town are the Goolwa Central and the Riverport Motel. Two caravan parks are sited in Goolwa and numerous Bed & Breakfast establishments are on offer, as well as holiday rental units available through all Real Estate Agents in the town. The Marine Cove Resort adjoins the Club, offering those members of Holiday Concepts (Time Share) an excellent facility in which to stay and venture out to play golf on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

South Lakes Golf Club Inc.
Billabong Road GOOLWA SA 5214
Phone (08) 8555 2299 Fax (08) 8555 2512