1. johng | Rated | 29 Mar 2008 | Add A Review

I had been wanting to play this course for a while and after my mate had seen it on the Golf Show they were finally convinced to make the trip.

Played a sunday arvo… moved along at a fair pace but some holes in the front nine there was a bit of a wait as a group with 3 carts playing nine were slow.

To the course… number one is the location. Unbelievable views and the ocean wind can play havoc if it gets up, but also provides relief it is a hot day. Standout holes are the 4th (par 3 over the rocks), 5th along the cliff top, 14th is a pearler – teeing off over the cliff.

The course condition is great – good true greens, great fairways and fair rough. The 11th is a tough hole – dogleg left par 4 up a hill. Only about 100m to the turn and then your faced with a 200m shot uphill – par is a good score here. If you can draw the ball and cut the corner it makes this hole a lot easier.

If your playing good golf on a fine summer’s afternoon looking out across the ocean at the Coast … there is hardly a better place to be!

Green fees were good for a sunday as well. Highly recommended. It may be the cheaper and less famous cousin of NSW and St Michaels – but it is still a great track every golfer should put on their “must play” lists.

2. mirrors | Rated | 27 Mar 2008 | Add A Review

Following the review provided by Brett Ogle during an episode of The Golf Show, I played this course last Sunday. Given the recent reviews provided by others, I was a little aprehensive. After arriving at the course I found the proshop staff friendly. The new course layout is quite challenging, fortunately the wind did not get up as we enjoyed a glorious day and spectacular outlook. Completed the round in 4 hours 20 minutes, good for a Sunday arvo. Once we completed our round I asked the staff about the delays 2 x weeks ago and was advised that a mixed pennant tournament final had been held, causing some delays. One last thing, I’m booked in again for this Sunday, looking forward to it.

3. timbo61 | Rated | 11 Mar 2008 | Add A Review

Like the other responses, I was at The Coast for the first time on sunday, and while the course is interesting, the views spectacular, the value good with the Golf Guide discount, the overcrowding was terrible. The front nine was completed in just under 4 hours,with up to 4 groups waiting at some tees at a time, although the 18 holes was completed in 5 hours. We must have zoomed around the back nine due to the number of people pulling out after 9 holes. If I were to play this course again (and it is worth playing), it would be as part of a comp.,or during the week. I wouldn’t contemplate playing there on a weekend for a social game.

4. Dangerous | Rated | 10 Mar 2008 | Add A Review

Over the years I have played The Coast countless times but yesterday was the first since the redevelopment. The course layout has definitely added a more substantial challenge to the front 9, I would like to say the same for the back 9 but due to overcrowding of the course I too only managed to see 10 holes in a smidge under 4 hours. I was in one of the many groups that were forced to wait nearly an hour past their original booking time because of poor course management from the Pro Shop. Whilst on the matter of the Pro Shop, I would rather de-vein my cock with a broken beer bottle than talk to that smarmy prick of a Pro. The two questions I asked him were both answered with a series of monosyllabic grunts which were about as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle. Seriously, a little customer service and manners never goes astray. I was actually treated better by the two koorie lads selling golf balls on the 7th than any of the staff at the course yesterday. ($10 for seven brand new Nike TW) The course was so overcrowded that I was able to hold a regular conversation with the gents two groups ahead. I understand that everyone is keen for a round when the weathers good but it’s a golf course and not a fucking clown car. Stop packing every so many people in and stick to structured tees times .

5. Tenmen | Rated | 10 Mar 2008 | Add A Review

I have played the coast a number of times and have generally enjoyed the experience, the change in the layout is definately a positive. It is interesting that the majority of posts reflect my own experience, the customer service and general lack of manners displayed by the proshop staff is an embarrassment to the club and its members whilst the layout is enjoyable and challenging.

I also would like to comment upon the overcrowding, at one stage I was one of three groups standing on the tee and took just over 4 hours to play 10 holes. I too walked off the course.

I for one won’t be returning to the coast again, if i wanted to be ignored and treated like i was an insignificant annoyance i would have stayed at home with my wife.

6. bennycat | Rated | 10 Mar 2008 | Add A Review

I have played The Coast for a number of years and I enjoy the changes they have recently made. A trend though that is starting to develop is OVER CROWDING.I tee’d off 45mins after my booking time. I reserved 2 carts on my booking they were not available. At every tee box we had to wait due to the backlog of sometimes 3 other groups in front of us. The front 9 took just short of 4 hours to play and we walked off the course. The white chap in the pro shop needs a lesson in customer service. Worry about structured tee times rather than making an extra dollar. Won’t be playing again for some time.

7. phang | Rated | 29 Jan 2008 | Add A Review

Stunning views and challenging layout. Getting better with the recent course upgrades on a few holes.

Greens a little inconsistent and some battle scarred with unrepaired pitch marks. It is nothing that won’t draw me back again.

However, we were surprised by the sprinklers turning on in the middle of our game on a few greens. Had about 2.5 hours of daylight left and just didn’t make sense! It spoilt an otherwise enjoyable round.

PROS

• Beautiful location

Cons

• Timing of sprinklers

8. HABIBEE | Rated | 28 Jan 2008 | Add A Review

I recently played in the Friday comp at the Coast Golf Course with a few of my overseas mates. I found the course very challenging and some what impossible into the strong southerly that the coast produces.Apart from an awesome course and spectacular views I would like to comment on the respect and courtesy shown by ALL of the pro shop staff and disagree with any previous accusations..THANKS BOYS

9. franko1 | Rated | 07 Jan 2008 | Add A Review

just got back from playing a round at the coast, my god, if this course doen’t have one of the best lay outs in nsw i’ll eat my hat. i haven’t played here in 18 months and changes and condition of the course is 2nd to none(of public access).with the exception of the par 4 11th(very tough though) the coast is comparable to NSW which is just next door and twice as good as st micks which is wedged in between. greens are a little soft and slow,but helped the playability of the course due to the winds. all this course needs is the money of some of sydneys ‘bigger’ clubs and no doubt you’ll be hearing more form this hidden gem. coming from inner west sydney, it only took me 20mins, and only 5mins from mascot. lots easier to find now that construction is finished

10. HABIB | Rated | 05 Jan 2008 | Add A Review

I played at The Coast recently in one of their friday open days and found the course quiet a challange (espesially with the wind!) after the recent changes to the course i found it in very good condition. I also found the staff in the proshop very helpful and found the previous comments unjustified, ill definatly becomming a regular out there.

11. Ranger76 | Rated | 20 Dec 2007 | Add A Review

Great course I love the whole coastel experience – HOWEVER the guy in the pro shop – Gary i think it is was an absolute wanker! I cant believe someone that rude is the front facing person for the course – I was so embarrased when I brought friends to play on the weekend that I had to apologise to them for how rude he was – he overheard me saying it to my friends and he told me to get stuffed! – the course was great but now its just ok as I would never play there again. Gary get a life, if your so miserable in the pro shop get another job because your bringin us all down!@$^#$%#^

12. cpmccormick | Rated | 24 Nov 2007 | Add A Review

Played the Coast yesterday and found it to be excellent, even given the conditions (extremely windy). The ocean backbrop is superb and adds to the overall experience.

However I have to agree with some of the other posters, the guy in the Pro Shop, Gary his name was, his customer service and just plain manners are very, very lacking. I walked in to pay for the round and some bits and pieces and he never once looked in my direction, spoke to me or acknowledged my presence. This even after I had spoken to him on a number of occasions, he just continued to read whatever he was reading. He just took my money, said a number and gave me my change. I have to say that this significantly detracted from the expereience as I was here with a business colleague.

All in all a fantastice course, the staff just need to loose the attitude.

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13. thetoad | Rated | 19 Nov 2007 | Add A Review

Great location, great value.

The course condition is a little up and down and despite having a few average holes overall the course is a ripper. They have some of the more interesting holes in Sydney, very challenging, lots of fun.

Watch out for the guy in the tee shop – could learn a little something about customer service.

14. gmascord | Rated | 13 Nov 2007 | Add A Review

Played The Coast today for the first time since the new 7th Hole opened. Not a bad track. Just some silly holes 10 & 11. The new green on the 3rd has added about 50m to the hole. Also they have made the practice fairway on the left hand side of 3rd hole OOB. Will be interesting to see how the new housing development affects the course in the next few years and how much the rest of the course changes.

15. golfnut79 | Rated | 04 May 2007 | Add A Review

This course plays well pity with the construction works but hey that progress in the world for you..

Although if first impressions are anything you would turn around and go home as I feel the proshop staff are pretty arogant and not helpful at all.. But once you get over that the course is well looked after with some nice quick greens fav hole has to be the 4th from the plates great tea shot trouble left and right it can just eat you alive

16. thechopper | Rated | 18 Jan 2007 | Add A Review

If you cant get on at NSW dont dworry, there is The Coast GC

I beleive the yearly fees are around $800, what a bargain.

A very nice golf course with spectacular views and challenging golf holes.

Gotta love the Par 3 4th, hitting over the sea crashing on the rocks.. just great.

But a messge to the committee, do something about the Par 4 11th, either change its rating to 1 or turn it into an eay Par 5. A little shot over the corner of the dogleg still leaves you 150 metres up hill to a back to front sloping green, with the hole rated 15...ridiculous.

Apart from that hole well worth a game there

17. waylow | Rated | 12 Jul 2006 | Add A Review

This is a very well kept, impressive course.

Although there is always a downside and at the Coast its the construction work that is under way. A number of holes have been affected in the front nine, which lets down an overall excellent course.

I was impressed by the speed and quality of the greens, though the green (temporary?) on the 7th is a total joke. There were more cracks on it than a cricket pitch on the last day of a 5 day test match.

The only other let down was the groups in front and behind us, the guys in front were slow and didnt let us through, and the ones behind were stupidly noisy.

Other than that an excellent day out, I think this course rivals St Michaels, and I love that place!

18. Q-TIP | Rated | 03 May 2006 | Add A Review

With its latest adjacent developments it now only measures 5380m Par 70 (from the back plates) with five Par 3s ranging from 130-175m, 10 Par 4s ranging from 190-380m and 3 Par 5s ranging from 445-480m. The greens were true but a little on the slow & bumpy side. Bunkers protect the greens of most holes, and the teebeds were quite nice with mostly flat lies, while the fairways are rarely green here with bare places due frequent high winds when lusher green seeds are planted.

The course has two nines that differ slightly in challenge, length and quality. Most greens have either the cliff, gully or bunkers protecting it, so although scenic you must bring your short game here. The front nine has its challenges with accuracy to approaches highly important on the opening holes. The 365m Par 4 5th is my pick of the front nine with the Pacific Ocean keeping you company to the green along the leftside, with a green very close to the cliff. Though, many other holes were fairly flat and boring though compared to the back nine.

The back nine has the more low index holes. But I donít see how the 13th is index 1.Holes are more demanding with a lot MORE natural vegetation around than the front nine, which adds to its ëlinksí feels. The 190m Par 4 10th is now a joke, with birdie (possibly eagle) just about penciled in at the tee. My pick is 345m Par 17th with a large gully cut between the green and fairway, with the green literally on an island cliff ñ do not go left. All par 4s (except 13th) has blind tee shots, which are part of the challenge here.

If in the area its better than Randwick, similar to Eastlakes and Bonnie Doon, but not in the league of The Lakes and the nearby St. Michaels and NSW GC. Played here 2/5/06 with good value for green fees $25 after 2pm and around $30 for a cart. Not bad clubhouse with views second to none, but members and staff here, can have bigger egos than their entitled to. Many joggers/walkers and dogs on the course, so can look busier than what it deserves.

19. randerson | Rated | 05 Apr 2006 | Add A Review

I have played the Coast a number of times over the past 2 years, most recently in late March 2006.

Positives: Striking views of the Pacific Ocean; true, fast greens; Ocean carrys on 4 and 14; reasonable green fees; variability of the course based on wind conditions

Negatives: Slow play on weekends, several blind drives with unforgiving landing areas (mostly 16 and 17 - some may call this a positive or part of a "strategic course", but I get very frustrated when I hit a "good" drive and can't find it)

Overall a great course and great value for money.

20. astanley | Rated | 28 Dec 2005 | Add A Review

I have played this tough course several times on the open day and I rarely play to my handicap as there is length combined with tough ravine clearing shots and multiple hazards. The front nine is relatively straight forward and is the section of the course you want to get most of your points as the back nine is tight. There are only three par 5's now because of the reconfiguration of the 10th and 11th holes due to redevelopment of the Prince Henry hospital site. The "new' holes cheapen the quality of the course a bit. The 10th is a 180m par 4, yes par 4 and the 11th which used to be a 360m par 5 with a severe left dogleg is now 50m shorter but now a par 4.

The course length can be uncompromising if there is a head wind blowing and the rough is quite spongy now which makes recovery more difficult. Greens are quick and are in perfect condition. The ocean and cliff views are magnificent and can make one forget an ordinary round. The Coast is still one of the better long courses around and is next door to its shorter cousin Randwick and its more esteemed cousins St. Michaels and NSW. I believe that the long hitter will be comfortable with this course and may have a couple of eagle chances on the par 5's.

21. lukerex | Rated | 31 Mar 2005 | Add A Review

This, and for it's price, is an awesome course.

Positioned by the Pacific Ocean, I think you'll find this challenging due tot he windy weather. Some glorious views. I rate this better than St Mick's although seeing as St Mick's charge an extra $40 for fees, guess what they're thinking.

My favourite hole is the par three 4th - a beautiful gem beside the ocean, hitting over a sheer 150 ft drop!

Fairways are always well maintained and greens pretty slick too.

Play it.

22. pjl | Rated | 20 Jan 2005 | Add A Review

This course is simple amazing and playing right along side the ocean is a great sight for any golfing experience. The course does drag on a bit but the links sytle fairways which are narrow and small greens make it a chalenge for any golfer. Not to mention the heavy sea breeze which is guaranteed to swing your ball in the wrong direction.

23. supercool | Rated | 06 Jul 2004 | Add A Review

I first played this course not to long ago and what a day. My cousin, farther, mate all played in a open day one moring during the week. I had never played at this course and my farther had told me it was a challenge. After paying the grenfeas which were very good I grabed the score card and headed to the first tea. It was 8.30am and walking on to the first a straight par 4 with a 4 iron my farther said are you mad?...i was like ey then it hit me a huge gust of wind nearly blew me off the tea. I needed every bit of a wood.

This course is a real challenge. The greens are kept in good nick and tend to be a lil qucicker then average. The fairways are well a lil barron. This course is one of my favourites. Try and play at the Coast it is a thrill.

24. whallop | Rated | 21 Sep 2003 | Add A Review

Played this course as a youth and revisited recently. Rough as guts, but what a spot. A couple of cliff top holes that would put Pebble Beach to shame.

Great fun.

25. andrew14966 | Rated | 10 May 2003 | Add A Review

Playing golf beside the ocean is breathtaking. This is one great setting for a golf course.

Once you get past that, the course isn't bad either. The wind generally blows, so bring you low game. You will enjoy the challenge.

26. | Rated | 29 Oct 2002 | Add A Review

The Coast Golf and Recreation Club lies second in a sequence of four courses running along the Coastline from Malabar in Sydney's east to La Perouse on the South Head of Botany Bay. The sequence start with Randwick then the Coast, then St Michael's, finishing with NSW.

I've been a member at the Coast for a while now and have yet to tire of the layout or the magnificent views it affords. Twice a year, we will watch the Whales moving North, then South. Good distraction when the round is not going so well.

The Coast is by no means an easy course to play and demands varying strategies depending on the wind conditions. The members have become so used to the presence of the wind, that on the very rare, still days, the majority of scores do not reflect the benign conditions.

I've introduced many visitors to the Coast and all have been in awe of the place. Ideal for impressing overseas visitors.

The signature hole is now number 14, a Par 4 which sits elevated above the ocean, requiring a Tee shot over a small bay being a carry of around 170 metres from the championship markers, made very interesting into a Westerly head wind. Your Tee shot needs to be towards the left side of the fairway which is protected on the left by water hazard (Pacific Ocean) running the full length of the hole. Positioning the ball to left and still in play will open up the green as the hole has a slight left to right orientation. Leaving your Tee shot to the right will obscure the green behind a large rocky hill and bring into play a St Andrews type pot bunker sitting on the right front edge. A 4 on this hole is an excellent score.

There are 17 other holes that are equally challenging and picturesque as 14. Go ahead, test your game and failing that, enjoy the scenery.

27. hind0 | Rated | 05 Sep 2002 | Add A Review

I've played The Coast quite a few times and have thoroughly enjoyed it every time.

Situated right on the ocean, this course will often play much harder than normal if the wind picks up. It's nothing to have to hit an extra 3 clubs on some holes just to compensate for the weather.

Generally speaking the course is quite open, though there are a couple of holes which require precise tee shots. There is minimal fairway bunkering though most greens have enough hazards surrounding them to make them a challenge.

If you've ever wanted to have an idea what it is like playing in a British Open Championship, The Coast could well give you a good idea.

28. passyone | Rated | 31 Jul 2002 | Add A Review

I'm a bit biased as I'm a member. However, every guest I have taken to The Coast leaves in awe (some due to the wind, most due to the brilliant ocean that the course plays alongside).

Open comp days are on Fridays and for $20, it's comparable in beauty to NSW and St Michael's.

The fairways are lush and the greens medium paced.

It's a very friendly course and the food in the club is great.

When you play at The Coast...you'll definately be back for more.