1. DP73295 | Rated | 22 Jul 2008 | Add A Review

Found it to be a good hit with a couple of holes that you could really bring out the driver on. greens were in great condition and fairways too. A couple of dog legs and blind greens that you need to be careful with placement of your tee shot. Lots of sand around greens which made approaches interesting. 3rd is a great hole with lots of water to avoid. I would play here again

2. ghostwhoworks | Rated | 03 Dec 2007 | Add A Review

Great course, great greens, forces you to be very accurate off the tee, and even on approach shots to most greens. It’s a picturesque course and not a really hard slog, but very challenging for the wayward.

I would not like to be on the course behind a very slow group, or indeed anyone playing off higher handicaps – really not suitable for that level of golfer.

Perfectly suited to the low double figures and single figure players, it will challenge and also make for a very pleasant round. There is length enough to provide the big boombers with some room, and it’s tight enough for the controlled player to shine.

A great course for a private comp say between 2 groups.

Other reviews mentioned poor staff attitude, or member attitude. I’ve never found that when playing there, always seemed to be treated with respectful and friendly service.

That said – the tee time policing is a little lax. This is probably due to the fact that higher handicap golfer do struggle around this course – and can slow down play considerably.

Best to get off and away early. And don’t expect to be able to whip around in 4 and a half hours, and you’ll have a very enjoyable day.

PROS

• Greens
• Challenging course layout
• Picturesque
• Clubhouse

Cons

• Can be slow
• Late tee off times

Also Liked

• Royal Sydney Golf Club
• Sanctuary Cove Resort (The Pines)
• Woodford Golf Club

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

Very simple to sum up this course – great holes, good condition, beautiful views, nice club house and you’re treated like dirt.

90 mins after scheduled tee-off we were still waiting with 3 other groups to tee of on the 3rd. Rang the pro-shop to complain – they couldn’t care less.

The way they treat visitors is a joke. Quicker to drive to Camden lakeside, play 18, 2 beers, drive home and give the wife a cuddle than to play the front nine at Wakehurst.

4. cammgolf | Rated | 11 Jul 2007 | Add A Review

Nice course but get ready for a 6 hour round. Had to play behind a fivesome of members who told us if we didn’t like it we could leave there club. Great clubhouse and superb greens.

5. slipperygrip | Rated | 26 Oct 2006 | Add A Review

Played here Oct 06. I used to be a cadet in early 80s when there was a sign asking that everybody pick up some rocks from the fairway. Well it has changed somewhat ij the past 25 years. Swapped the nines around and they have delivered a superb course.

Looks great with plenty of levels, water and in very good condition.

Not overly long but easy to wrack up a big score. If you belong to the smash it 260+ and then wedge it up then you may be in for a torrid time unles you hit it straight but if that was the case you'd be on the tour.

If instead you like to tour Sydney's courses try this out. No boring holes, all with a number of tee beds so in seemingly constantly good condition, fairway's lush and greens receptive to a well struck shot. Bunkers and water hazards add to the value of a straight hit.

I took 2 or 3 iron from every par4/5 except for the 14th and 18th where the fairways were accommodating enough. Coincidental or not but this is where I scored a couple of triple bogeys, otherwise 2 iron followed up by a range of clubs will have you using all your clubs and getting value for money at $34 for a mid week round.

6. bradfigures | Rated | 22 Aug 2005 | Add A Review

We played with a group of 8 players on the weekend. The course certainly tests your ability to hit straight. If you cannot hit straight each time you will either be in a water hazed, bunker or out of bounds. The course is well maintained and the greens are nicely kept. We will go back there one day.

7. philstyle | Rated | 13 Jun 2005 | Add A Review

Recently played at Wakehurst and found the course in great condition, the fairways and greens were immaculate and as long as you hit it straight you are going to enjoy this course. The wind was up when we played here and this only added to the challenge. Highly recommend this course as is in top condition at the moment.

8. badboy | Rated | 09 May 2005 | Add A Review

A nice, quite hilly course set in bushland overlooking Manly.

The only negative thing I have to say about Wakehurst is that this course will prove an absolute b*tch for anyone who doesn't hit it dead straight. On most holes here you are very likely to lose the ball if you go more than a few metres off course as the fairways are mostly lined with near vertical drops covered in extremely thick bracken - it's so unlikely you'll ever be able to find your ball that all the fairways might as well have water running up at least one side of them.

That being said the course is quite picturesque and was in very good condition all round when I played here recently. Well worth a visit if you're in the area as it's reasonably priced at $38.00 on a weekend.

Not really for beginners though!

9. arjuna | Rated | 07 Feb 2005 | Add A Review

Despite booking (& confirming) a tee time, we hit off 30 minutes late without any sense of urgency, regret or care from the pro shop.

But worse was to happen.

It took a group of 4 mid handicappers over 3 hours to play 9 holes because of the sheer volume of players the Pro Shop allowed on to the course.

In our 3 plus hours of mainly standing around waiting, we never saw a course marshall or any club rep out on the course trying to speed up the slow players and/or see that the course was well over maximum capacity.

Worse still, when we politely raised our concerns with the Pro Shop, we were rudely told "what's the problem" and "that's just normal to expect to take over 6 hours for a round here".

I'll never play at Wakehurst again but if you do, wear comfortable shoes and take lots of food and drinks because it'll take you 6 plus hours!

10. pjl | Rated | 17 Oct 2004 | Add A Review

This cousre is so much like Chatswood it shoud be called Wakewood.

Though there are many picturesque greens, the challenge is there and a much needed pully system on the 18th will help on your way to the clubhouse.

Good pro, club and great course.

One of the more pleasant ones I've played, the front nine is great but it's all down hill from there.

I will play there again, and continue to with good people and respected course. It is good for a challenge and a social game, especially on the picturesque 3rd.

11. andrew14966 | Rated | 27 Dec 2002 | Add A Review

Good driving is needed, otherwise you end up in the bush; and that's no fun. Some of the dams make life difficult & add challenge to the course.

12. gameboy | Rated | 03 Dec 2002 | Add A Review

This is an interesting and varied course cut into the side of a hill on the valley leading down to Manly dam. There is often bush on both side of the tee, with some strategically placed dams and gullys it puts a premium on accuracy off the tee. There are a couple of holes with dams place right it front of the green which can be a little irritating but is a challenge none the less. One of the more interesting holes is the 2nd - a medium length par four where the second shot is often off a hanging lie to a green with bush on the right.