1. languid | Rated | 27 Jun 2008 | Add A Review

THe course is in good shape. The dams are full to the brim and the creek is running strongly. It is fairly easy to get tee times including SATURDAY comps. The women have a nice block of times mid-morning on Saturday. It is usually very quiet during the week. Women’s comp Thursdays and Men Wednesdays. Some changes to staff and new caterers seem good. The Club is keen to welcome visitors. As others have said it is a great environment with some very interesting holes.

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2. bails | Rated | 11 Jan 2008 | Add A Review

Without a doubt the best golf course in the mountains at the present time of year. The fairways and greens are well maintained and are a credit to the groundstaff. Recommend the 19th hole

3. Jenno | Rated | 06 Oct 2007 | Add A Review

I played the course recently after having not played it for several years. The condition was disappointing but i guess most country courses are sufferring in the drought. The greens were slow und variable in pace. I agree with what some other reviewers have said about the layout. Some good holes on the edges of the course but pretty flat and drab in the middle. Try to play in spring when the course presents at its best.

4. scratchy | Rated | 05 Jan 2006 | Add A Review

I played this course about 3 months ago in spring when all the flowers were in bloom. I remember thinking it is probably the prettiest course I have played at. The course can not really be described as difficult - it is not overly long and the rough is forgiving. When I played my round the greens had just been cored so I found I had to hit my putts quite hard to get the ball to the hole. The holes I liked the most were the 15th which has a creek running alongside on the left and in front of the green, as well as a large gum tree on the right. The 17th has a large lake as the fairway so anything short is history. Unfortunately being concerned about this I overclubbed and ended up in the thick garden bed at the back of the green and had to drop out. The day I played was quite windy, especially later in the round and as the course is nestled in a valley I believe this made the wind even stronger. But don't let this put you off playing a round at Blackheath - if nothing else you will remember the picturesque setting.

5. astanley | Rated | 15 Dec 2005 | Add A Review

I rate Blackheath GC the most enjoyable and prettiest golf course in the Blue Mountains although it lacks the panoramic views that Leura GC has. It is quite a hilly course with plenty of trees and well defined fairways. Although not the longest of country courses it requires accurate driving to avoid overhanging tree branches and tricky rough.

The greens are of a fair pace but because of the dampness that pervades in the Blue Mountains, particularly in the winter they can be slow. However the ball rolls fairly on putts and holds well struck shots. The altitude adds extra distance to tee shots which should please visiting golfers.

Playing Blackheath is a pleasant experience and is best played in summer as the winter fogs can make this course unplayable due to the altitude of 1100m.

6. will | Rated | 11 Sep 2005 | Add A Review

I have played Blackheath a few times while holidaying in the Blue Mountains and last played there in August this year. It is a very pretty golf course, especially in Spring or Autumn. Unfortunately the course suffers from the location - it is built in a bowl or valley with the middle holes very flat and the perimeter holes clinging to hillsides. It is cramped for room as evidenced by some very short 5s (1st & 10th) and narrow par 4s near the boundary (15th). The hillsides do however provide some quirky and different holes (11th & 18th). Overall it is worth a game but I think there are better courses a little lower down the mountains which provide a more conventional and interesting challenge.

7. pjay | Rated | 10 Aug 2005 | Add A Review

I travel to the Blue Mountains regularly and had heard good things about Blackheath. I have played the course three times and frankly remain disappointed with the layout. In truth, the land is not well suited for a golf course. Many of the holes are compromised to fit into space requirements causing holes to skirt hillsides and making the par 5s, especially the 4th and 10th, ridiculously short. The 15th is narrow and challenging with water in play on the right and in front of the green - a little out of character with the rest of the course. The course is scenic and generally in good condition. You'll still enjoy your round but unfortunately the course doesn't live up to some of the local hype.

8. bencam | Rated | 16 Feb 2005 | Add A Review

Blackheath represents the pick of the Blue Mountains courses.

Due to the large dams the course is always green and lush. Fairways are large and well defined giving you a clear frame within which to play the hole from the tee.

The greens whilst not the purest or fastest are enjoyable to play and generally very consistent.

Bunkering is minimalist (about 15 on the whole course) but relevant with a missed green generally leaving the player a selection of shot options which is a nice change to the modern focus on penal hazards around the green.

The holes are certainly not super long by modern standards (the 1100m altitude helps squeeze another 5-10 metres out of most shots too) with every par reachable for the stronger hitter BUT an errant shot will be leave you scrambling.

IMHO the strength of the course is the shorter par 4 holes (8, 11, 12, 15) which tempt the big hitter plus the final five holes which are one of the better closing stretches visually and challenge wise I've played around Sydney.

Of course the Par 3 17th is their postcard hole and when the gardens behind the green are in full bloom rivals Augusta for beauty from the tee - luckily it's not quite as tough !!

Given the friendly people, the reasonable green fees plus the beauty, quality and fairness of the course I'd highly recommend a day trip to Blackheath for a game if you haven't already.

9. chopper1 | Rated | 06 Aug 2004 | Add A Review

Nice fairways, great greens. A lot of short holes, especially the few par fives and a couple of par 4's. Course is always kept in good condition.

Some interesting holes with several dog legs, elevations etc. If you're in the blue mountains don't hessitate to have a game at blackheath. The stand out holes are the 15th and 17th. 15th is a par four with a drive over a lake with scrub and hazard all down right side and bunkers left, with approach into elevated green over creek and large tree on corner. 17th is a nice par 3 with 130m water carry.

If you play blackheath just to see these two holes you won't be dissapointed.