Played this course for the first time this week. Very challenging course but thoroughly enjoyed the experience (a bit humbling). Apart from the water hazards & lots of very deep bunkers, the rough is something else. Be on the fairway or take lots of spare balls, the long grass just eats ... Show

Played this course for the first time this week. Very challenging course but thoroughly enjoyed the experience (a bit humbling). Apart from the water hazards & lots of very deep bunkers, the rough is something else. Be on the fairway or take lots of spare balls, the long grass just eats any wayward shots. Friendly staff & well maintained facilities complete the picture. A tip, spend the $5 on the course guide, well worth it for first timers.

Played here for the second time on 10th Feb 08. The course still at the best condition and the staff still very very friendly. If I had a chance, I will go to The Vintage again for sure! Even I did not played well, but I love this course.

This course is a belter. Can’t wait to get back and have another crack at self humiliation. Fanastic bunkering and difficult greens and pin positioning.

I played the front nine only on the 3rd of February and I found it an awesome experience. Everything from the service, to the price ($55 midweek), and the course, was excellent. The views are not as spectacular as nearby Cypress Lakes, but the holes are all very intersting and original, ... Show

I played the front nine only on the 3rd of February and I found it an awesome experience. Everything from the service, to the price ($55 midweek), and the course, was excellent. The views are not as spectacular as nearby Cypress Lakes, but the holes are all very intersting and original, and offer plenty of strategic choices. The green designs are the real kicker I think, with massive undulations and protection by creeks, bunkers, lakes and trees. Overall the diversity and originality impressed the most. Recommend a game to anyone. The clubhouse and proshop staff gave first rate service without the uptight attitude and the beer on the veranda is a true Hunter moment.

Played the Vintage for the second time on 28/12/07 and found the course and the experience to be top rate again. The front nine features some of the most fun and challenging holes in Australia, with every hole offering a unique test to your game. Stunningly beautiful bunkers and greens amidst ... Show

Played the Vintage for the second time on 28/12/07 and found the course and the experience to be top rate again.

The front nine features some of the most fun and challenging holes in Australia, with every hole offering a unique test to your game. Stunningly beautiful bunkers and greens amidst a backdrop of vines doesn’t hurt, either…

The course seems to lose its charm a little on the back nine, with some boring/strange/manufactured holes from 10 to 13. Then the Par 5 14th brings back strategy to the game and starts a pleasing run home to the clubhouse. The 17th is also one of the prettiest par 3’s I have ever played.

The cost is steep at almost $100 a game and I’ll only play it once a year as a result, but it’s worth it.

Wow! What a course!! Played here last week and it was superb – the layout, the staff, the course and the practise facilities. Course knowledge is a real advantage. The highlight is the 10th hole, a tough par 5 and a real test of golf. Although my eagle on the 7th ... Show

Wow! What a course!! Played here last week and it was superb – the layout, the staff, the course and the practise facilities. Course knowledge is a real advantage. The highlight is the 10th hole, a tough par 5 and a real test of golf. Although my eagle on the 7th was my personal highlight. If you are able to get up to the Hunter – definitely book into to play here you will not be dissappointed.

Very well presented display of greenery on the open serene paddocks. A welcome change to some simplistic courses i have played on recently. A pure delight to challenge my ever changing golfing abililities. A blue tongue at the bar just topped off a perfect day.

played here a while ago and it is well worth the effort to get there and play it , we left sydney in the morning , drve up and played then were home that night , the course has always been well presented , not only the course itself but the ... Show

played here a while ago and it is well worth the effort to get there and play it , we left sydney in the morning , drve up and played then were home that night , the course has always been well presented , not only the course itself but the pro shop , club house and practise facilities are first class . there are tees for all levels of golfers , if you are a high handicapper stay away from the back markers as you will be very frustrated , for the low handicappers bring your “A” gsme if you want to play to your handicap , takt the trip it is worth it

Played here May 2007 and can only echo other sentiments. The clubhouse, locker rooms, pro shop, restuarants, outdoor terrace and associated facilites are excellent, as are the staff. Eftpos no problems, but surpised that there are no cash out facilities of any kind. An outstanding course design which requires a lot ... Show

Played here May 2007 and can only echo other sentiments.

The clubhouse, locker rooms, pro shop, restuarants, outdoor terrace and associated facilites are excellent, as are the staff. Eftpos no problems, but surpised that there are no cash out facilities of any kind.

An outstanding course design which requires a lot of thought and care with club selection – you can’t just think that hitting the ball long is going to get you by.

Deep fairway and greenside bunkers, plenty of large and small water hazards, and greens that have some incredible contours make this course a real challenge.

There are some easy holes hidden amongst the challenges, but by the same token even on those a poor shot will be punished.

Whilst you could lose a few balls on the day, this will generally be through poor shots, the course is not unfairly punishing.

Don’t know that I’d want to be out there in the middle of a hot summers day – but it was glorious way to spend an Autumn Wednesday. Highly recommended.

Measuring 6310m Par 71 from the black tees where we played it from (on a cool day!) or 5880m from the golds (if the heat is too much!) it is worth all the hype. Fantastic course with great clubhouse and design. A very well equipped proshop and great practice facilities make ... Show

Measuring 6310m Par 71 from the black tees where we played it from (on a cool day!) or 5880m from the golds (if the heat is too much!) it is worth all the hype. Fantastic course with great clubhouse and design. A very well equipped proshop and great practice facilities make this a treat for all golfers.

Course demands good golf with layup option approach to greens, doglegs, gullies, elevated tees and large well bunkered greens. But with 7 dogleg rights to 2 dogleg lefts, it doesnt ask golfers to shape the ball both ways.

Water hazards that come into play on ALL holes EXCEPT (5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 16th, 18th)

The longest hole (552m 10th) is probably the best with Tshot crucial to a low score, with water and OOB on left with green cut close to water too.

The vacant lots of land along the front nine will be taken shortly and will look more like the back nine, once potential buyers play this course!

only the second time i have played and it was better the second time around as you are familiar with the layout...played ambrose on a bucks day and it was just awesome, the par 3's challenging, and the par5's long enough to make sure a long drive is crucial...greens fast and ... Show

only the second time i have played and it was better the second time around as you are familiar with the layout...played ambrose on a bucks day and it was just awesome, the par 3's challenging, and the par5's long enough to make sure a long drive is crucial...greens fast and true, all matched off by staff that are helpful and courteous. If only i could afford to play every weekend.

it goes by its name the vintage, the course sure is vintage but all challenging. this might be an expensive course to play on but designed by the great white shark 'greg norman' u can not miss it. it is well worth the money to play but make sure if u ... Show

it goes by its name the vintage, the course sure is vintage but all challenging. this might be an expensive course to play on but designed by the great white shark 'greg norman' u can not miss it. it is well worth the money to play but make sure if u are a high handicapper and isn't long, i might advice u bring more balls. as for me a low handicapper and hit the ball a fair way i still found some of the par 3's are hard to hit in 1.

it may be overratted but is worth the chance to play there.

What you have heard or read about this course is true. It is awesome. Unfortunately, it is very challenging. I have played it 5 times and come away disappointed in the way I play. I guess the secret is swollow your pride, and play a bit of course management. The course ... Show

What you have heard or read about this course is true. It is awesome.

Unfortunately, it is very challenging. I have played it 5 times and come away disappointed in the way I play.

I guess the secret is swollow your pride, and play a bit of course management. The course requires good thought and decision making.

It is in good condition and a joy to play.

You maybe like me, upset at so many balls lost but keen to return time and again.

Played on 19th January 2005 on a glorious sunny morning with mild breeze only. Course has excellent practice facilities with range and greens. Played off the Gold tees but would have preferred the rear set as A graders can certainly reach the numerous and well sited fairway bunkers from the gold. ... Show

Played on 19th January 2005 on a glorious sunny morning with mild breeze only. Course has excellent practice facilities with range and greens.

Played off the Gold tees but would have preferred the rear set as A graders can certainly reach the numerous and well sited fairway bunkers from the gold. Only one criticism, what was Greg thinking with a fairway bunker not far off centre on the 18th (uphill 295 metres to reach).This is no doubt a nightmare for ladies and C graders.

The first three holes were hard to work out for placement with the big tree overhanging dam on first hole a ball magnet.2nd a quite different hole to all others flanked by tall She-oaks with a narrow green. From the third tee picking a line is difficult and you better choose well or goodbye!

After the first three life is a bit easier and if on the fairway it makes the game a delight with excellent couch lies to allow

approach shots to the greens a joy.

Once on the greens not that many horrors with a good speed and very true.

Bunkers are a feature, quite often deep but plenty of sand. Made the mistake of aiming at 2nd left bunker on the 8th par 3 and succeeded of course. This left me with a downhill trapshot, water behind and big slope to take ball to bottom of green. A great hole as are all the par 3's.

The back nine opens up and encourages a bit of risk taking from the tee and good landing areas for those who succeed. Water and nasty lies in the rough for those that don't.

Enjoyed the course and can't wait to go back with twelve pars and few nasty numbers to remember.

I played here on new years eve 2004 and I can honestly say that this was the best course I have ever played. This is a complete golfing experience that exceeded my expectations (except my score). Fantastic service, course and club-house, great practice facilities and buggies supplied with tees and hole ... Show

I played here on new years eve 2004 and I can honestly say that this was the best course I have ever played. This is a complete golfing experience that exceeded my expectations (except my score). Fantastic service, course and club-house, great practice facilities and buggies supplied with tees and hole by hole playing instructions make this a complete experience. After finishing, I wanted to immediately tee off again so I could relive it.

The course is 18 holes of thinking golf. Every hole is a signature hole in itself and has it's own challenge. The most visually spectacular hole has to be the par 5 ,514 m 7th with a blind drive over scrub and the crest of a hill. Once you reach the crest you look down the slope to the green far below with Bindbadgen Winery to the left and bunkers to the right. The green is sloping and narrow and a challenge to chip onto from a distance. Other standout holes include 3rd, 8th, 10th and 16th.

The majority of holes were par 4's with an optimal landing zone of @ 200 metres from the gold tees. On the front 9, if you failed to accurately tee-off, strategically placed trees and obstacles would impact your second shot. This was less common on the back 9 as there are far-less trees. The course has a lot of water and scrub that can gobble up your ball if you go astray so take a few spares with you.

Overall this is a fantastic course and the jewel of the Hunter Valley. It tests your skill and challenges the way you think about your game. It can be very rewarding for all levels of golfers and every hole is post card, picturesque. If you are in the Hunter Valley do not miss the opportunity to play here. I'll be back for sure.

On a hot day in wine country, and a course that lacks a little for shade, I found myself wondering why I'd spent $110 to play, especially when directed to play off the gold tees (which on some holes were actually the ladies' tee grounds). But that aside, I have to ... Show

On a hot day in wine country, and a course that lacks a little for shade, I found myself wondering why I'd spent $110 to play, especially when directed to play off the gold tees (which on some holes were actually the ladies' tee grounds).

But that aside, I have to say the Vintage is a worthy golfing challenge, and one requiring good golf to score well.

I found the greens a little slow at first, but once the pace was adjusted, the scoring improved.

The course in general requires solid ball striking from the tee, and you are generally punished if errant with that first shot. There are a number of relatively short par fours, and I can't remember hitting lob wedge in as many times as this course, but that was partially a product of playing off forward tees. Nonetheless the difficulty was not altogether removed.

My favourite holes were two, with the fairway narrowing in the casuarina forest to a small undulating green, and seven, which is spectacular from the rise, where you play your second shot from.

The par threes are all good holes. Five is the shortest but quite pretty, with a green that has many tricky spots. Eight is probably the signature hole with water right and bunkers left and length from the back tee. Twelve is a lovely hole with water carry all the way, while seventeen is a downhill shot to a well-guarded green that is also aesthetically pleasing.

With a little more time for maturing of grasses, and some rain to fill the watercourses, I think this will be an excellent course, and from the back tees will require an excellent ball striker to score well.

In early April my Dad and I made the trip up here. Even though I had a shocking head cold I had to take a golf sickie as we had planned this trip for a month. The weather was superb and we were looking forward to this adventure. The first hole ... Show

In early April my Dad and I made the trip up here. Even though I had a shocking head cold I had to take a golf sickie as we had planned this trip for a month. The weather was superb and we were looking forward to this adventure. The first hole didn't appear to inspire much. What amazed me is that the greens were only renovated aweek earlier but the greens were running true and fast. All the fairways were in good condition and were easy on the eye. Holes 7 8 & 9 were all eye catching. The back nine even though open still looks a little unfinished.

14 is a great risk reward hole that requires a controlled fade off the tee and a draw for the second off a hanging lie. 17 is a drop dead gorgeous par 3 with the uphill 18th a strong 4 with a touch of the 18th at Augusta. Shot 73 and was stoked. The only disappointment is that it felt like playing each hole separately and there wasn't a flow like that of a more traditional course, Norman has made full use of the topography which is shown on holes 7, 9, 14 and especially 17. Also a good practise area.

I played on 25 May 2003. There was occasional light rain and the course was in very good shape from the good Autumn rain this year. The staff and service was typically good per Troon's standards. The clubouse was very classy and a great spot to unwind after the round. The ... Show

I played on 25 May 2003. There was occasional light rain and the course was in very good shape from the good Autumn rain this year. The staff and service was typically good per Troon's standards. The clubouse was very classy and a great spot to unwind after the round.

The buffalo grass used for the "first cut" of rough had not quite taken off yet, so was being treated as GUR. This was a shame, as it took the pressure off the tee shot and made the course a little too easy.

As with all serious golf courses, it's important to choose the appropriate set of tees for your ability. As we played in the open comp that day, we had to use the gold tees. I think the black tees would have actually been more appropriate for the longer hitter. From the gold tees, a solid drive of 250-270 metres either carried you over the fairway bunkers or through the doglegs. Stepping back 20-30 metres to the back tees would have made for a bigger landing area. Some of the shorter par 4's were well-suited to a long iron tee shot. Overall, there was good variety in the hole lengths.

The presentation of the course was very good. The greens were remarkably quick, given the amount of water they had received and the fairways were plush. Some of the bunkers were awesome. I found the huge bunker on the 10th and almost needed ropes to extricate myself!

My favourite hole was probably the par 3 8th. Although it only played 165 from the gold tees, it was still a tough ask to fade an iron into the green, towards the water. The uphill, par 4 9th & 18th holes were both strong finishing holes.

This course is well worth the 2 hour drive from Sydney. It is almost up to the quality of Brookwater, yet probably a little easier for the average golfer.

From the moment you hit off over the water at the 1st it becomes obvious this course is one for thinkers. The 2nd requires you to hit left at a green surrounded by small water channells and overhanging trees. Overhanging trees, doglegs,150m-170m. Carries to fairways, water surrounded long par 3's, deep ... Show

From the moment you hit off over the water at the 1st it becomes obvious this course is one for thinkers. The 2nd requires you to hit left at a green surrounded by small water channells and overhanging trees. Overhanging trees, doglegs,150m-170m. Carries to fairways, water surrounded long par 3's, deep bunkers that you need a step ladder to get into, all add up to make this layout a challenging and exciting battle to position youself on the right side of the fairways!Obviously it's only a new course, but one can see it becoming one of the premier courses in N.S.W in the next couple of years. Also the staff are very friendly and helpful and the cold beer at the 18th tops off a great day that I recommend to everyone to try!

The Vintage is one of the most special courses I have ever played. The excitment and auroa of this course is felt as you view the course as you enter. The club house is fantastic, and the prices of merchandise in the pro shop are not out of this world. The ... Show

The Vintage is one of the most special courses I have ever played.

The excitment and auroa of this course is felt as you view the course as you enter.

The club house is fantastic, and the prices of merchandise in the pro shop are not out of this world.

The course is filled with exciting holes, difficult bunkering, rolling fairways, and holes that seam to capture a feeling of famous US and Eurpoean courses that you see on TV.

You play the course with a hole by hole giude you are given before teeing off, and a further giude in the gold cart shows you the pin placements.

All in all a great experience, and so close to Sydney.

No matter what your level of golf. If yopu love this game, and appreciate a great layout, play the Vintage (and take alot of golf balls with you!)

I was lucky enough to play the Vintage on March 13, from the time you drive up to the impressive Clubhouse and drop your clubs off you know you are in for a treat. The course itself is in great condition for such a young course and like a good red ... Show

I was lucky enough to play the Vintage on March 13, from the time you drive up to the impressive Clubhouse and drop your clubs off you know you are in for a treat.

The course itself is in great condition for such a young course and like a good red wine will only get better with age.

After hitting practice balls at the excellent range we are told It's time to tee off with an explanation of the 1st hole, how's that for service?

The course itself leads you in with an easy opening par 4 but from that hole on there is not a weak hole on the course even though there are a couple of short par 4's on the back nine you still have to place your tee shot well.

The fairways are as good as I've played on no such thing as a bad lie, my pick of holes would be the 8th and 10th, the 8th is as good a par 3 as I've played, It requires a pin point long iron or fairway wood to a long narrow green with water on the right and bunker and a grassy mound to the left.

The 10th is Norman's favorite hole and I can see why It requires a well placed Drive to position yourself for your second shot to a narrowing downhill fairway, from there you have an uphill third shot which can be anything from a six iron to a wedge to get on in regulation and the view back up the fairway to the clubhouse is well worth a look.

The 9th and 18th are both strong uphill par 4 finishing holes for respective nines

Par is a great result.

If you are after a great day out treat yourself to the Vintage the service is first class the facilities excellent the course rates highly, sit down after the game in the clubhouse and enjoy a beer out of the long glasses a nice way to finish.

I played on Feb 14, several weeks after the official opening and all I can say is -sensational. Far better condition than I expected for such a young course. Every hole has been designed for the thinking golfer - it's certainly not a "let it rip" course, as postion off the ... Show

I played on Feb 14, several weeks after the official opening and all I can say is -sensational. Far better condition than I expected for such a young course. Every hole has been designed for the thinking golfer - it's certainly not a "let it rip" course, as postion off the tee is critical.

Secondary rough is currently scrub and lost balls are common if you are off line.

I can't wait to play there again.

Although not opening till January 5th, 2003, I was privileged to play this great course recently and Greg Normans design has used the existing countryside to perfection. The greens and fairways are in excellent condition and the service provided by Troon Golf was fantastic. Although the landing areas on most fairways ... Show

Although not opening till January 5th, 2003, I was privileged to play this great course recently and Greg Normans design has used the existing countryside to perfection. The greens and fairways are in excellent condition and the service provided by Troon Golf was fantastic.

Although the landing areas on most fairways are generous, you need to place your drive in the right spot to open up your approach to the greens. Many of the holes have the surrounding vineyards as a backdrop and with the addition of some wetlands and strategic bunkering, combined with the use of the existing woodland, has produced some holes of great beauty.

The par 3 8th (193m) is perhaps the pick of the front nine holes and standing on the tee can produce some hesitation in your mind. With water on the right and large bunkering on the left, you need to produce a very accurate tee shot.

The back nine has some holes that will tempt you from the tee but if you stray from the fairway then you will pay dearly.

For about the cost of a half case of wine, you will be treated to a great golfing experience.