Long Reef Golf Club

James

Long Reef Golf Club is so far my favourite golf club in Sydney.

I played on New Year's Day. The price of a 9 hole afternoon round was reasonable at AUD 25. There is a terrific wholesome atmosphere at the course as you can see paragliders in the distance and the Pacific ocean.

I found the course map to be a bit confusing as it seems like there might be some mistakes on it.

01 Jan 2018

aidenjames

Great course. Well maintained and cracking views. Semi recent cored greens but just about back to normal.

16 Sep 2016

brofrepri

I've only played this course twice but the players/members have great etiquette, which is unfortunately hard to find around Sydney. A nice links test that is fairly forgiving if you miss the fairway from the tee, but there are a few water hazards that make you leave the driver in the bag. When the wind is up just think less is more.

16 Sep 2015

theliberator

Long Reef is a great course and what a day out with the views there!!! I have played there many times and every day it's a like a new course given the wind changes. Fantastic kikuyu fairways and superb Poa/Bent greens. From the main road one thinks "I'll eat this up" until you get out there and then it eats you!! Leave the fairways and you have to contend with gnarly Parramatta grass, you have to be a good putter, NO, excellent putter not to have a 3 putt out there! The guys in the pro-shop, contrary to other reveiws are always helpful and courteous. The club house...well i defy you to find a better location on the ocean in Sydney for a well priced delicious lunch. Though with with such a great location, prices and menu the "snack bar" can be a little slow. FULLY RECOMMENDED. OH! and if you should meet Danny Vera have a dig at him about his Roosters!!

16 Sep 2014

bombedit

I played over the long weekend and the course was in amazing condition... The greens here are amongst the best I have played, fast but true... All the small details around the course where just finished off nicely. In terms of layout you really have to think your way around the course with ball placement really important... I didn't pull out my driver till the 8th hole, but the course didn't feel short. The back nine opens nicely and with the wind blowing it was fun to hang some balls over O/B and watch them come back around. The clubhouse... Wow what a way to finish... though the beers were a little pricey the view is amazing and is a great way to finish the round.

09 Oct 2013

glenw

I played Long Reef yesterday under perfect conditions. To my surprise the wind that would be blowing off the ocean everyday was just a slight cooling breeze. The course is in amazing condition, the fairways were like carpet and the green run true & fast. For anyone that has played here you know that getting off line and into the Parramatta grass is not a great idea but in most places you could play out of it. I was lucky not not be in the rough too much. I totally suggest playing early morning if you can during summer, it a great way to start the day.

24 Sep 2013

bigball

The good pros at Long Reef are Danny Vera and Matthew. I don`t know the name of any other pro but the other guys in the pro shop who handle the every day things are simply bloody aweful. I don`t go there any more for this reason. Perhaps its time i tracked down the people who rune Long Reef and a few other courses and let them know re the behavour of these two bad apples.

19 Mar 2013

dgolferd

Guys if you haven't played Long Reef go try it. Course was great and I thoroughly enjoyed it. New pro shop is huge. Pro was very helpful if you want to try some demo drivers. Hard to get tee times as they seem to have a comp every day but most afternoons you can get on. Views are also great.

09 Mar 2013

roogolfer

Played Long Reef last week for the first time. Great course and view and overall had a great experience. Highly reccomended.

08 Mar 2013

ballboy

Dont there is a more spectacular place in Sydney apart from NSW to Randwick for golf. The condition of the course is amazing & the greens were so true & not blighted by unrepaired pitch marks. It is a bit up & down on the back 9 but that goes out the window when you get out there. 17 is as close to pure links as it can get in Sydney & you dont get many courses where the number 1 hole is a par 3. Longreef is a course you can never tire of & then go for a swim afterwards, where else in the world can you do that!!

17 Feb 2013

slipper

Long Reef is a very nice course, the number of posts referring to the unfriendly nature of the staff must be disturbing though. to be clear, Danny the pro is a great guy. The other blokes who aren't pros, well, um, yes, cheer up guys, we don't want your bad energy just before a game of golf. Bung on an act if you need to but don't work in a service industry if you feel you can't be nice to others. Other than this the other main concern is the poor bunkers. Also, Mr Kimusubi007 from a while ago, Please, Long Reef is not a links course. I know links and this isn't it. Nothing linksy, maybe at a stretch the triangle from 17 tee to creek on 1st hole and back out to 2nd green - that is linksy, but as for the other 15 holes, no, not a bit linksy. being near sea and having some unnatural humps scattered throughout the fairways does not make a links course.

15 Jan 2013

mickf82

An interesting course in a fantastic seaside location. Greens were super quick, especially if you leave yourself above the hole. Lots of first putts ended up rolling 6-10 feet past the hole. Fairways were in good condition, tees were ok but bunkers were very bare and need some TLC. It seems like a course where they didn't quite have anough land for 18 holes, so the designer just jammed everything in. A lot of tees are very close to greens - I don't think I've ever heard 'fore' as often during a round. They've got a ridiculous local rule on the 3rd - it's a short par 4 where you're not allowed to drive the green or else you'll be disqualified. I don't mind local rules but when they are telling you you're not allowed to hit the ball as close the hole as you can (which is the aim of the game) then you have to question the course design. All in all it was a fun day and I'll probably be back at some stage.

02 Oct 2012

timhelyar

Fantastic course in a special location. We played on a stunning April afternoon with only a light sea breeze so it won't get any better. The course is in great condition thanks to lots of summer rain and an obviously diligent greens staff. Not the longest course around but it is still challenging if you don't put the ball in the right spot. Will definitely become a regular at Long Reef... an underrated Sydney golf gem.

13 Apr 2012

chiuenate

Great course. I was late and they were very accommodating.

17 Mar 2012

evo10011

Played early Sunday morning. Course is in tip top shape and it is such an enjoyable round of golf if you get out there in the AM. Looked like it was pretty busy by the time we finished so early is the go. Good value too at $55.

18 Jan 2012

maxhead

Fantastic course, I got a group of nine out on the $20 after 4PM DEAL. Problem was the cranky guy in the proshop didn't believe I booked and paid online for 4 people. Not a great way to start a game ,with an argument .I said to him to check the website ,then he backed off and mumbled off you go and play.

12 Dec 2011

golfadict

played early morning and place looked great,greens were the best ive seen for along time.but the condition of the course doesnt make up for the sorry sack of shit pro that was working,never seen someone so miserable.

28 Nov 2011

jophothop

I played Long Reef G.C. yesterday. The course played very well. the fairways were in great condition, and the green were rather fast, but consistant. Lots of bunkers on some hols which makes you think strategically from the tee. The issue that I have is that I booked and paid through Iseekgolf.com.au for 2 rounds and a cart for 3:15pm. At the Pro Shop, I was told that the cart needed to be back by 5pm. Not a great situation as obviously we had to walk the last 10 holes. Long Reef wouldn't give me a refund and said it was Iseekgolf's issue.

07 Nov 2011

kimusubi007

Turned up for a social round friday the 14th october as i have long awaited playing here. The course was in great condition, from tee boxes, to fairways, to greens, the whole course was looking great. The layout was a surprise with bumps and mounds on most fairways and the course asking you to hit different clubs off the tee on many holes and think your way around the course, like true golf should be like. Great variation, interesting design and a joy to play. The only down side was it was quite busy and by the 5th the group of 2 behind us joined us in my group of 2, no problem, actually quite interesting as one of them was from Scotland and used to playing authentic Links golf from the "mother land" as it were. He said that this course was the closest he had seen to a scottish links style course outside of Scotland. Looking for true links golf, this is your course

18 Oct 2011

crihatras

Yes, agree with most who commented on bad service of pro shop staff. Very rude and unfriendly. The course though had some spectacular views but layout was not the best. It's a course where a bad accident is just waiting to happen as there are criss cross fairways, greens are only meters away from some tee boxes which means any shot hit too far will be in range of people getting reday to hit on the next hole. Also, public walk paths run along one of the fairways and a snap hook could almost certainly take someone out cold! If you're after great views, this is the course for you but if you're after a good test of golf and friendly service, mona vale has my vote.

04 Oct 2011

wijejopof

I played Long Reef Golf Club on Saturday (3/8/11). Firstly, when we got into the Pro Shop I was told by the professional that (A) I wasn't actually supposed to book a round at the course on iseek ?!?!?! (B) that it would have been $20 cheaper for the round / cart if I'd simply rocked up and paid at the pro shop, (C) that I hadn't booked a cart for the round (which I clearly had and he ultimately agreed to), and (D) that the hire clubs my buddy needed to hire had to be returned no later than 5.15pm - the pro's statement being that "I can't put hire clubs away in the dark" ... Apart from the properly horrendous service in the pro shop the course was fantastic. Even though the greens / fairways have recently been seeded, they were a joy to play and views on the back 9 are truly special. I'll be back ... hopefully by then they've hired some new staff.

05 Sep 2011

mrmimuno

I played Long Reef again today after 15 months absence and was reminded again just how wonderful I think this course is. We teed off at 11.30am and played most of the day with roughly a 2 club southeaster which freshened to about 3 club later in the afternoon, by the time we got to the 13th tee. The course is in beautiful lush condition with no chance of a bad lie on any of the tightly mown kikuyu fairways. The greens look fantastic. Blemish free and providing a true roll if not quite a fast pace, very playable. Also very receptive, taking spin and not "pocking" up like a few other courses at this time of year. An example being the par 3, 7th. Hitting from right on the 162m plate, flag at the back and with a decent breeze from behind, my full 7 iron flew to the back tier on the wind, pitched and still checked back nearly a foot. Recent rain has left a few damp patches here and there along with saturated bunkers that were being pumped. The damp areas presented no problems however the bunkers, even with relief from the saturated areas, did not have a lot of sand and were not easy. The 16th and 17th are great par fours with the coast and the prevailing wind off the left. They are holes to be reckoned with if you are gunning for a good score! Long Reef has always been a favourite of mine and today I fell in love again. It's open and promotes confidence with a perceived lack of trouble. However, the well placed scrub, lateral hazards and difficult bunkering along with the ever present wind make this a great golf course which is unique to any other I've played in Sydney.

07 Jun 2011

darkeststar

Played Long Reef on 13/5 on a cold friday morning Greens rolls true and fast. only issue i had playing in the morning is that somes holes play right into the morning sun, couldn't see where the ball went. have to trust your swing on those shots.

15 May 2011

juha

We're three guys from overseas and wanted to rent clubs and carts. The keeper of the pro shop turned out to be the rudest person I have ever come across at any golf club anywhere in the world. Carts "were not available due to a wet course", it was not wet, of course, and we saw another group with a cart. One of us was in flu so he made a comment on I wish I had known the nonavailability of carts as I am not 100%. The answer was "well, you don't have to play". We wanted to rent good modern clubs, not a chance, got a some century old hacks because the modern clubs were not available for what ever the reason. Had to stop on the 14th due to heavy rain. this guy wouldn't even call us a cab, instead, he directed us back and forth the club house. Unbelievable... As to the course, the location was great, there were some interesting holes which required good strategy. The greens were in pretty bad shape and slow. For a visitor, the course information could be better although I understand the minimalistic approach of a links course. Over all, not a very good experience, mostly due to the pro shop keeper.

20 Mar 2011

cothiwras

Great views, nice greens, good value

08 Feb 2011

matreswes

Played for the first time the other day as had heard plenty about the course which as been party re-designed by Peter Thompson. Wasnt dissapointed. Quite a challenging links-style course where the driver can only be pulled out selectively. Greens are in great shape and I look forward to tackling them again after i have gotten used to the speed. Some lovely holes which run down by the beach so views are spectacular. Tee-off early in the morning is recommended to avoid the rush.

31 Jan 2011

prigepifr

Great Course! havent played there for years, but its the best I have ever seen it.

06 Jan 2011

q-tip

Measures 5982m Par 71 with four par 3s ranging from 138-217m, eleven par 4s ranging from 271-415m and three par 5s ranging from 444-477m. Course has lush kikuyu fairways, flat & lush couch teebeds with inconsistent patchy sluggish greens. There are 86 bunkers on the course. Highlights include, 477m slight dogleg right 1st with OOB right from tee to green and a creek 230m from the tee across the fairway to a green guarded by 1 bunker short left, 393m dogleg right 4th with fairway bunkers to avoid to a rear to front sloping green guarded by 5 bunkers, 217m Par 3 uphill 10th (rated index 1) is tough to hit the green guarded by 3 bunkers right and one on the left. The finishing 3 holes are quite a challenge: 415m slightly downhill from an elevated tee 16th (rated index 4) with the Long Reef walkway OOB on the left from tee to the bunkerless green, although the 400m Par 4 17th is the only bunkerless hole on the course it is rated index 2 with OOB left from the tee, and my favourite is 359m 18th, the only hole which plays due north, where you can hit an iron off the tee to avoid all 5 fairways bunkers, and you leave yourself a long iron into a green guarded by 4 bunkers and water short left which runs along the leftside from the tee. Played here 29/12/2010 with $45 social green fees or open competitions are held on Mondays for $42. Traditional links style course, similar to the St Michaels & The Coast. A well bunkered course with rolling, undulating fairways. Shame the speed of the greens are not always true.

03 Jan 2011

champ

Brilliant course. played here last weekend and i think i may well have a new fav. course. loved everything about this place. will definitely be going back.

23 Nov 2010

bracaphig

Enjoyed playing Long Reef yesterday. It is a great set out with fabulous views. The fairways are in good nick. The greens 7.5/10, just a touch bumpy. Dave's course guide was extremely helpful, and we managed to avoid the mounds of sin.

13 Nov 2010

d_train

Played here on a really nice Sunday afternoon. Weather just perfect and not too windy either (which is lucky as I am sure this would be tough in the breeze). It is not that long (par 71 with only 3 par 5s) and the fairways are pretty wide in places but like everywhere it pays to be accurate. I thought the greens were really slick and even putting from the fringe was lightning fast. As a result the texas wedge was used a lot as it was tough to stop any pitch. I was pretty pleased with my round, shooting about 4 over my handicap off the white markers (32 stableford points). Favourite holes were definitely 16 and 17 (both par 4s) which are right on the edge of the course. 16 gives great views and 17 is next to the beach. They also happened to be two of the better holes I had (4 points and 3 points). Time wise we teed off about 3pm and managed to finish 18 on dusk at just after 7pm. It was a slow front 9 but I think the back 9 was helped by people walking off ahead of us. It is pretty good value at $55 for a weekend 18 when you consider what you will pay around Sydney for much worse. Liked - the layout, challenging but not too onerous for mid to high handicappers. Disliked - conditioning could be improved in a few places and would obviously love to play it when not so busy (being links style makes it look even more crowded).

11 Nov 2010

skyheight

Good course, beautiful views on 14th and 16th. Because of recent rains, the greens were inconsistent. The kid at the pro shop was not very friendly. refused our request to hire a cart for the 2nd 9 as it was raining.

12 Oct 2010

nuffiethegolfman

What a beautiful course! I anticipated the views would be stunning but was quite surprised by how difficult the course was. Even though it's a links course it played very long, because the kikuyu fairways kill any run you try and get. I played it in glorious weather with no wind and still fought hard for 9 over par. It was easy to imagine though how tough it could play when the wind got up or if it rained. The highlight hole for me was definitely the 17th - a 390m par 4 monster, the signature hole and the #1 indexed hole. It was like a hole you would see on a course like Magenta Shores, New South Wales, Kennedy Bay, Binningup or The Cut. The 16th, 14th and 5th were also wonderful tough par 4's, demanding long tee shots and accurate mid-long irons into greens that were protected by deep bunkers and swirling breeze. The 15th green was a double-tiered green and was a nightmare to hold, even with a gap wedge. It yielded my only double-bogey of the day after my 54* wedge approach from 60m bounced ten feet in the air off the middle of the green and ended up in the cabbage behind the green :( The greens were outstanding though - very fast and true, basically as good as Magenta Shores that I putted on 5 days before this. It felt like I was putting on the same course coz the greens were that good! I will definitely venture back to Long Reef as it was one of the surprise packets of my holiday back in Sydney.

27 Jul 2010

postoslet

Took my father, whom was over from the UK, for a game and we both throughly enjoyed the course. Fairways in great condition. Greens, whilst fast, very true and in great condition with few visable pitch marks. It was a bit damp under foot, but understandable given the recent rain in the last weeks. Very friendly and helpful staff and members. Layout is interesting, with several blind shots and makes good use of the landscape to create a challanging course for all abilities.

12 Jun 2010

soupy

Play here regularly with my social club on a Sunday morning once a month. Course currently is in great condition . Best time is to play in the morning before the wind gets us. Greens great , fairways good. front 8 the best holes.

29 Apr 2010

mbj9999

I had enjoyable day at Long Reef staff etc pleasant, 1st time have played here however I will not be playing here again in a hurry. I found the course so confusing at times if we couldn't see the group of players in front would not know which way to hit from the tees. Also its so open with may greens and tees so close that it effects your play (one green and tee are very close and with players on the tee of next hole did not feel comfortable going for the flag as they seemed to be so close). Also slightly over priced in my opinion compared to other courses of same standard. Drive an extra ten minutes up the road to Mona Vale in my opinion.

04 Feb 2010

tbrown3

Weather could not have been kinder, reasonably humid day with little or no breeze, not what I have come to expect from Long Reef. The course is great condition and my Brother-in-law from Queensland who played it for the first time can't wait to return.

05 Jan 2010

phasloriw

What a gem! Great little links course. Greens fairways etc well kept, friendly staff and members.. great value.

21 Dec 2009

ljc

Played early dec 2009. Great course - for an average golfer it is challenging but beatable. Well maintained with good greens. The views are amazing and worth the round even on a windy day which make sit very tough. Long Reef is a great course, great value and an enjoyable round.

13 Dec 2009

harryinaus

Great course and green rolled quick and true (little bit scary even for me a scratch marker). Played of back markers and struggled to shoot 74. I will be back, It is a fair and rewarding course, bunker sand is somewhat inconsistent though and needs work. Fairways were good and tees were nice. Greens were soft and held well. You wont regret playing here. GPS in cart is good but sort of against the rules, but for a social round sure does help.

12 Dec 2009

stagiphap

This is my first time playing at Long reef. The environment was very pleasant. Scenery was great. Nice people around there including the pro-shop manager. The golf course itself is in decent - good condition. however, the course is a bit short, but not that easy to get good score. The fairway may be a bit confusion as it is link course, making sure that you know where you are hitting to. Overall, I had a great day.

03 Oct 2009

wrotalowa

What a beautiful day at Long Reef. Slick greens and course maintained in top condition...

10 Aug 2009

honephipi

Played Long Reef yesterday (8th June). Booked for 12.37, teed off just after, but with pace of play so slow, we only got 16 holes in (4hrs 30mins to there!). Loved it as always despite this.

09 Jun 2009

novia

Excellent course in good condition. Tricky at times and not without its challenges. Spectacular views of the coast, a pleasure to play. Stuart

09 Jun 2009

cruropameb

This was my first game at Long Reef and it will certainly not be my last. The weather was perfect with little wind so the course was probably playing at its easiest. That said, a number of the holes are quite demanding and require accurate tee shots and precise iron shots to the greens. You need to play the course a few times to work out the most sensible way to play some of the shorter par 4's which require an iron off the tee. The greens were fast and reasonably true and the bunkers were consistent, which is often a problem at a number of Group One courses. While there are no trees to speak of there are a number of bunkers, creeks and lakes around the course to present many a problem. The location is of course one of the highlights but I believe the course itself is probably underated with a couple of the holes such as 16 and 17 being real gems.

14 Apr 2009

besecresl

Loved it. Greens were immaculate and fast. Fairways in great condition. Great value for money. Surprisingly challenging for a course with few trees.

14 Apr 2009

sprayer

Played here 31/3/09 for a charity day for a local cricket club. What a challenge! Driving rain, and massive wind squals made for tough scoring. Staff were fantastic putting on an excellent day. This course is a must as it so very different to other in sydney. Cant wait to play there again.

08 Apr 2009

alberto

A+

17 Mar 2009

babygorilla

Played there Feb 23 09. Long Reef is one of the better courses on the N. Shore. Has a good links feel on the last few holes. Problem is many of the holes are on top of each other so you'll hear plenty of "Fore" calls from various tees. $46 for a cart is a massive rip-off - $86 is way too much for a Monday comp game. Bar Staff in the clubhouse are invariably rude and disinterested. LRGC could learn a lot from Mona Vale & Bayview in terms of service in these times when every course has to try hard to get golfers.

03 Mar 2009

rowan

great course and setting. I love it here and have played many time over the last year. always in great nick and the views are stunning. when the wind is up its tough and its not as easy as some say. some good renovations going on which will make it a tougher test. If you get a chance play it. the best public course on the beaches.

14 Feb 2009

wolfcreekisawesome

Played here a bit over a week ago. The greens were in spectacular condition and super fast. Amongst the fastest I have ever played, and that includes the likes of Kingston Heath. Doing some renovations at present to add some water on the lower part of the course as well as relocating the greenskeeper shed which will add to the fun and games. Fairways a little burnt, which was fair enough given the heat of late, but as usual the grass itself was in great nick. Given you can spend $40-50 on most goat tracks and public courses in Sydney at the moment, (e.g. paid $23 for nine holes at Wakehurst recently - WAY overpriced) you really cannot beat this for a semi-private course. And of course, with views up and down the coast to add to the round, it makes a round on a hot day quite pleasant.

03 Feb 2009

sirsid

Nice course but quite crowded and slow to complete. Bit overpriced and the fringe rough could be better. I lost two balls that landed on fairway and trickled to rough which could not be found! Deep sand coverage for beach shots, without good drainage. Decent greens with some challenging holes

08 Jan 2009

putfection

Very nice links style golf course. Well kept and some very good holes. The course has great views and is built on a peninsula so is very exposed to the elements. I played it in calm conditions and it was still a challenge. Being one of Sydney better public courses it can be busy on the weekends but it is well run by the staff.

08 Jan 2009

richie_hornsby

Fantastic course, beautiful condition and although the wind was a bit frightening it did reward several shots. Would definately come back here.

08 Jan 2009

blackers

For a public course Long Reef is in impeccable condition and it was nice to play a links style course. In the wind however this course is a nightmare for players who get any sort of loft.

08 Jan 2009

quasimodo

This course is unreal, I really enjoyed my round here. I agree with everyone else with the best public course around. Views are good, pro shop was friendly, course was in good condition. I will come back here anytime.

08 Jan 2009

kjgreen

We got to play long reef in a members only comp day as our course was holding a tournament and I have never been so scared on a golf course in my life, all we heard all day was FORE and as we stood on the 8th tee we heard it yet again and I ducked in time to see a ball fly past me and straight into my playing partners head, 4 external and 6 internal stitches later he is ok but the course layout is one which just begs for someone to get hit your teeing off in places that go almost right across a neighbouring green, the only saving grace on the day was it was not windy at all, it is so open and unprotected from the wind that it would be a shooting gallery if the wind blew and this was a members day not just your average open day, will never play again and will never recomend anyone else play there.

08 Jan 2009

seanny

KJgreen shoudl realise that long reef is a links corse and as such, should stop whining. "never been so scared on a course" beat it! I take it you still get frightened when Mum turns the light out and says good night.

I played Long Reef and think it to be one of the best courses in Sydney. No need to travel all the way to Troon, just up Pittwater Rd.

Great layout, great views, great greens great golf. KJgreen, beat it!

08 Jan 2009

kywong73

Long Reef is a spectacular links course that juts right out into the Pacific. Wind direction and strength changes the nature of the course quite dramatically. For example, the par 4 14th is a birdie chance when an easterly is blowing. Play into into a strong sou-wester though, and you'll do well to get a bogie!

There's a bit of water on the course (in play on the 5th and 6th especially), and more than a few bunkers. The wind is the major hazard however...

Of course, golfers like kjgreen may also be a hazard, since there are NO tee positions at Long Reef where you should hit anywhere near an adjacent green. If you hit at 45 degrees to the line of the fairway however...

08 Jan 2009

pjl

im a solid guy you know.

a good 85 kilos, short build. but walking UP the 8th fairway was probably the biggest struggle of my golfing career.

other that the wind and unprotected tees.

the course is magnificent. better than 99%of public courses in sydney.

would reccoment to all people who have som sense of aim and precission...oh and did i mention WIND??? yes.

this is the closest i have come to a 5 star. on this site...but just couldnt go the distance.

08 Jan 2009

spider1

Long Reef is one of the best true links challenges in Sydney, add a bit of wind and it will test even the best players. The course is usually in great shape and the greens are true and usually pretty quick.

Not sure what kjgreen is on about...Ok you had a bad experience, doesn't mean the course is anything but one of Sydney's best public access courses.

Give Long Reef a go, pretty good value for money as well.

08 Jan 2009

kitkat

Where else in the world can you play on such top quality links type golf course for $35? Yes the course was easy but the conditions were very benign. Greens were fast and true. The views are magnificent.

08 Jan 2009

badboy

A very nice course indeed.

The front nine, in my opinion, is definitely more difficult than the back nine - the opening hole being particularly testing on a chilly early morning!

Played here last weekend and the course was in great condition.

The best public access course I have played on in Sydney - beats Mona Vale (just up the road).

08 Jan 2009

gomdol

I think this is an excellent golf course.

It has that wonderful links layout with great views out to the beaches and sea. But don't be fooled by the open nature of the course. Not too many trees but the swamps and ditches with the red stakes eat your balls for breakfast.

Yes and my friend was complaining it was too hot and a nice breeze would do nicely. By the fourth hole we were introduced to the brutal nature of links golf...wind.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

08 Jan 2009

genericguy

I played Long Reef G.C for the first time today, and was more than pleasantly surprised.

Undulating fairways and some interesting bunkering.

Greens were fairly bumpy, with no signs of recent airating; which was the only thing that detracted from the course.

Absolutely fantastic views...

08 Jan 2009

bennyonacid

Location, location, location. That's what Deborah Hutton would say if she was playing here.

Long Reef is all about the views. Set on the headland between Dee Why and Long Reef beaches, the course offers golfers panoramic views from Manly's North Head in the South, up past the Hawksbury River inlet to the North.

The course usually holds up well despite the traffic it absorbs, and the greens, whilst a little lumpy in places, are nonetheless well maintained.

The amount of visitors to the course can sometimes be an issue - getting a tee off time at the weekend occasionally poses a problem. But then this is Sydney.

If you're planning a visit, go for a full round of 18 holes as the back 9 will offer you the best vistas.

Dress rules are very strict and you will be expected to adhere to them here. So don't make the trek to the course from the Western Suburbs without checking your attire first - you will be required to make an unexpected purchase from the Pro-Shop otherwise.

Additionally, and to curb post-round hunger, the best pie shop on the Northern Beches is located just outside the course.

08 Jan 2009

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