The very logical answer could be to buy this five bedroom Gold Coast home that has its own nine hole “Hazzard Golf” style short game course.

From a look at the photos (obviously taken by a real estate agent and not a golfer – there’s too much house in them and not enough golf course) there are some seriously difficult holes here.

A few hours practice here a day and you will be able to get up and down from anywhere.

At my former residence I constructed my own short course golfing complex (actually just a closely mown area in the backyard with a hole at either end) and was worried my neighbours might look over the back fence and think I’d become (more) feeble minded.

I realise now I just wasn’t thinking on a grand enough scale. I definitely had room for another green and bunker complex.

The Gold coast home featured at the link below goes up for auction on February 18.

As well as the luxury house and golf course there is a championship style tennis court, wildlife pond and inground swimming pool with spa. (Perhaps you could let your grounds staff have a quick dip on very hot days.)

Check the house out here

LOOKING for a new home in a Queensland golf development but baulking at some of the hefty price tags on display?

The very affordable Fairways Estate centred around Hatton Vale Golf Club could be an option worth considering.

QM Properties has announced the launch of the next stage of the increasingly popular “green-change” Fairways development that is just a 25 minute trip to Ipswich and within commuting distance to Brisbane.

The entry point for land is just $99,900, and in the new release there will be a large number of acreage blocks priced at less than $130 000.

“Clients find that they can secure a house and land package for less than $300 000 and that’s for a quality four bedroom, two bathrooms, double garage home,” Paul Daly, sales manager for the estate said.

 “Fairways is a popular choice for retirees and people looking for semi- rural, manageable blocks that offer peace and quiet whilst still maintaining a bustling social hub, centred around the Hatton Vale Golf Club and Tavern”.

“The golf club is the central feature of the estate, with an easy to navigate flat golf course that still offers the keen golfer a challenging game with several water features”.  

“The course and Fairways Estate is home to an abundance of wildlife including wallabies and Australian native birds and plants, providing a tranquil tree change, with increasing popularity for retirees looking to retreat to a relaxed and low maintenance lifestyle”.

The estate has also been popular with younger families and with so many new residents moving in, the Fairways has established a sense of community based around the golf club and course.

Keen golfers Paige and Nathan Faulks purchased recently and are looking forward to the Country Club lifestyle of the Fairways estate.

“We found the Fairways very appealing as it’s close to Ipswich but still has, a peaceful rural atmosphere”, said Paige. “It is also very affordable acreage with big growth potential.”

Julie Morgan loved the Fairways so much she bought the Hatton Vale Golf Club and now oversees the Fairways, the hub of the development.  “As the Fairways grows, the golf course has become a vital community centre,” said Julie.

The course has its own golf professional, runs five clinics for children, raises money for The Rural Fire Brigade as well as other local charities and serves 600 meals each week.

 “There is also very little acreage left here as the area is now zoned for high density,” Paul said.  “Buyers who purchase at the Fairways now will realise high capital growth in the future”.

He said the golf estate offered an opportunity to purchase a block without paying the high costs associated with waterfront and coastal living.

The Fairways Golf Course Estate has lightly treed, undulating blocks that suit acreage and ranch style homes and its location allows buyers to work and spend time in the city but retreat back home to a calming and serene rural environment.

For more information contact a Sales Consultant on 07 5411 4840 or visit the QM Properties website

With some 38 golf courses in the area and enticing stay and play and other accommodation packages available, Yarram and its nearby courses are well worth a visit.

With the kind permission of Jetstar Magazine, we below publish an article by Craig Tansley from the upcoming issue of the magazine. The article shines a light on this wonderful country course and the volunteers that help to keep it running and make it such a golfer’s delight.

“SEE those kangaroos? Don’t hit ’em, mate, that’d be a two-stroke penalty, and we’d probably have to shoot ya.”

It’s just past sunrise on Yarram Golf Course and there’s a chill in the air, but club president Dave Phelan’s feeling all warm and fuzzy.

“Now all we need’s a bloody koala, don’t we?” he laughs. He has a point. As far as Australian landscapes go, this one’s about as striking as a Drysdale that’s climbed off the art gallery wall and come to life. Kookaburras chortle in the trees, a wombat shuffles past, there’s a rogue metre-and-a-half long lizard lurking somewhere in the bushes and a flock of galahs overhead. I hit the green with my second shot to the par-four second green expecting applause — it’s the hardest hole on the course — but Phelan and course volunteer Eric Greenaway (he does all the irrigating and spraying) are more concerned with ‘roos than birdies.

“See these marks,” Greenaway points at visible tracks in the bunker, “that’s a joey for sure.” I feel like I’m playing golf with Aboriginal trackers.

No one could love a golf course more than Eric Greenaway — he’s here every day of the week. All but retired from his dairy farm, he donates his time to make sure Yarram Golf Course maintains its reputation as Australia’s number one-rated volunteer-run golf course.

He even misses family weddings to show a journalist around. “They’re probably happy not to hear me talk about the golf course anyway,” he laughs of the course which is celebrating its 101st anniversary this month.

 But Greenaway’s not the Lone Ranger here: there’s Lois, the treasurer at the bar pouring beers; and old Bud who mows the greens even though he has a crook shoulder.

There’s George who mows the fairways; Ken who organises the work-for-the-dole blokes; and the four retirees who come twice a week just to help out even though they’ve never played golf in their lives.

There couldn’t be a golf course quite like this one in the world. It’s immaculate — these  volunteers do a better job than those who do it for a living.

There’s a great sense of community — to sit and have a beer with the members is as much fun as playing the course. There are old-timers here still beating their age at golf; you can even chat to the bloke who caddied for golfing superstar Gary Player when he was here in 1956.

But that’s South Gippsland for you. It may just be a couple of hours’ drive east from Melbourne, but this region feels like it belongs to another era. And the golf courses feel just as gentlemanly — there are 38 of them down here, with green fees that rarely rise above AU$30.

Many, like Yarram, have honesty boxes to put your green fees in. For the average golfer, they’re a dream come true because we’re not all looking for championship courses laden with bunkers and lakes with Tiger Woods price tags.

But of course that’s not to say it’s a toothless tiger. “Your ball’s gone to where elephants die, mate,” Phelan tells me after I find another piece of wild Yarram bushland with a wayward drive.

It’s truly a golfer’s utopia — empty, cheap-as-chips golf courses stretch on for miles. Apart from Yarram, Foster Golf Club and Leongatha Golf Club test your golfing mettle with their rugged bushland settings, while the golfing clubs do everything they can to entice you away from the Mornington Peninsula and the Murray River region. Yarram’s golf packages incorporate accommodation at everything from cheap pub rooms for blokes’ golf weekends away, to five-star luxury rooms at local wineries.

But there’s a lot to do down here apart from hitting a little white ball into the trees. Yarram is nestled between the southern Victorian coast — where historic fishing town Port Albert offers idyllic long beach treks, plus one of the finest seafood restaurants, Wild Fish Restaurant — and the Tarra-Bulga National Park, for walks into wilderness.

You can stay among the tree ferns and centuries-old mountain ash at the Tarra Valley Rainforest Retreat, part of Yarram’s golf package deals.

Or just down the road, Toms Cap Vineyard Retreat offers some of the finest cool-climate wines in Victoria and steaks to-die-for.

There’s a golf course here to suit any golfer, and for non-golfers, a piece of empty coastline to call your own.

Great Value Golf Packages

Perfect for couples and groups, stay at: Yarram Club Hotel with breakfast, a AU$20 meal voucher and 18 holes of golf for just AU$59 per person twin share; Tarra Motel Yarram with the same extras for AU$85; and Tarra Valley Rainforest Retreat or Toms Cap Vineyard Retreat with a cooked breakfast, AU$20 meal voucher and 18 holes of golf for AU$101 and AU$117 respectively per person twin share.

Packages are available most weekends and prices are based on a two-night minimum stay. To book or for more information, call +61 (3) 5182 5596 or visit Yarram Golf Club  

For further infomation on golfing in the Gippsland area visit GippslandGolf.com.au

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YOU constantly hear the waves crashing on the magnificent Seven Mile Beach as you play the Shoalhaven Heads Golf Course but you never get a glimpse of the water.

That’s because even though the beach is just a few score metres away over the sand hills there is quite heavy coastal bushland blocking the view.

In some places that might be a negative but here it is not.

With the beach running the entire length of the eastern side and national park bordering the north the Shoalhaven Heads course has been literally carved out of the coastal scrub.

For the vast majority of your playing time at the course you are fully enclosed by the bush, with only the crashing waves to the east and Mount Coolangatta peaking over the trees to the west to remind you your location is a strip of land a couple of hours south of Sydney on the NSW coast.

The rest of the world could be a million miles away, and on a golf course that is definitely a plus.

In fact, on many of the holes the bush marks the out of bounds areas, giving you even more of the feeling you are fully enclosed in a little golfing paradise.

As for the playability of the course itself, it seems to have many instant converts and I ended up there largely because of the very positive word of mouth it kept getting (from fellow south coast golfers) about its continued development.

And that is a proviso here: the course is currently only 15 holes so in effect the first three holes are played as is twice. Negotiations, planning and financial efforts are underway for the remaining holes.

Though it is an easy walking course with no dramatic geographic features (apart from its actual location) very thoughtful design has made it constantly interesting to play.

Many of the fairways are undulating, there is extensive well placed bunkering and the coastal scrub means keeping straight is often the only option.

A key feature are the very large, undulating and hard surfaced greens that make putting a challenging delight.

Not super quick on the day I played, but often the opportunity for some very long putts on contoured but very true putting surfaces.

All in all Shoalhaven Heads is an interesting course for all ages and abilities but with no big hills to climb and not overly long it does suit older golfers to a tee.

I played in the weekly Thursday morning veterans competition that usually attracts 80 to 90 men (and a growing number of women).

The Shoalhaven Heads township is an unpretentious holidaying destination with a great golf course, seven miles of glorious beach, good fishing in the Shoalhaven River and a number of local wineries and other attractions.

There are numerous caravan parks and other accommodation options.

Golfing tourists can also try other interesting nearby courses such as Nowra with its unique hillside tees and the very picturesque and enjoyable Jamberoo.

Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club.

IF YOU HAVE a few extra dollars hanging around and the thought of the approaching cold weather in Australia isn’t exciting you then this may be the ultimate trip.

One of the world’s most desirable golfing destinations, Dubai has invited 20 Australian Senior and Club Pros and a few Lady Professionals to bring a team of three amateurs to play four championship courses in the DUBAI ULTIMATE GOLF CHALLENGE OPEN PRO-AM, being held from 14 to 21 May this year.
Some well known Senior Professionals such as Mike Ferguson, Richard Beer, Andy Koureas, Denis Brosnan, John Clifford, Jeff Woodland and Sandra Mackenzie have entered the competition and are looking for a few more amateur golfers to fill their teams.

You can enter just by yourself or with your friends to form a team for one of the professionals.
Greg Norman has reportedly personally has made it possible that one round of the pro-am will be played on his “Earth Course”, which is one of the most exclusive golf courses in the world.

The Earth Course is usually reserved for only the best players participating in events such as the “Race to Dubai”, the richest golf tournament the golfing world has to offer.

This is a one time chance to play this great championship course, which you will see again in November on Australian television for the Race to Dubai.
The other three rounds will be played at the ELS CLUB, the AL BADIA GC and the new Gary Player course in Abu Dhabi, the SAADIYAT ISLAND GC, which just opened a few months ago.
You will stay six nights at the Intercontinental Festival City, a fantastic five star property and will make friends at the Welcome Dinner Party and Gala Presentation Dinner night at the most amazing clubhouse of the Al Badia Golf Club. Everything is taken care of for you so you can just enjoy your game.
You will get to know the destination with a four wheel drive desert safari, an Arabian BBQ under the stars and a City Tour.
Tim Ireland, one of Australia’s Senior Pros has organized this great event in co-operation with sponsor SNTTA Emir Tours providing the prize money purse for the professionals.
You find all details, inclusions and prices here or call Tim on 02-4982 2012.
Be fast as only very few spots are available.

WHEN keen golfer Brian Luckhurst was setting up a new home exchange internet site for the over 50’s it was probably inevitable that golf was going to play a big part.

Brian and wife Catriona are Scottish but live in London and set up Home Exchange 50 Plus in October 2009.

The site caters to all travellers but has a specialised golf section and Brian is keen to develop that aspect.

“We both love travelling and think swapping homes for holidays is a great concept, having done it a couple of times when our children were younger,” Brian says.

“Home Exchanging or Home Swapping is when you agree to swap homes, and often cars, with someone,” Brian explains.

“You stay in their home and they stay in yours, and no money changes hands. It is an economical way to holiday and an exciting way to travel, to experience other cultures and see other countries differently, through local eyes, not as a tourist.”

The couple believe the over 50’s are becoming increasing interested in a concept that ideally suits them.

“The older generation, seniors, baby boomers or whatever name we are being given these days, are becoming great fans of Home Exchanging,” Brian says. “We tend to be more flexible on dates with more free time available, we don’t normally have to worry about school holidays as we are often empty nesters, and cost savings are very important to us. I also think we are of an age when we like the idea of seeing things from a different perspective, we no longer like being seen just as tourists and often prefer to live more like a local when on holiday.”

As for the specialised golfing section, Brian admits he couldn’t help himself.

“As a keen golfer, this is mostly a selfish thing, although we do hope to include other specialised areas within the website in the future,” he says. “Golf at Home Exchange 50plus is aimed at providing the golfers amongst us with the low-cost way to play a round worldwide – a golfing break with a difference and without the accommodation costs. Saving money on accommodation will help greatly with the cost of green fees. Save more – play more!”

“Golfing members can liken this section to belonging to a worldwide golf club which is aimed at golfers everywhere who, not only have the passion for the glorious game and its camaraderie and experiences, but who also love to travel and would like to play new and different courses.

“By developing this section, we hope to be able to offer access to great courses around the world which may be otherwise be unavailable to our members, and perhaps even give them the opportunity of playing them as a member’s guest!”

Although the website is still in its infancy there are an increasing number of members from around the world and annual subscriptions are currently free.

Visit the site here: Home Exchange 50 Plus

This is the sensational view from a Senior Golf Exchange listed beachfront home in Tennyson, South Australia. Owners Chris and Sue Watson are both members of  The Grange Golf Club in metropolitan Adelaide.

 Older golfers gazing longingly at travel brochures or getting all misty eyed thinking about unreachable faraway links and saying to themselves, “if only”, can take heart.

 Often, for the older age group it is not finding the time to take the golfing holiday of your dreams that is the problem, it’s the prohibitive costs involved.

 Well, what if you could schedule, say, a three week holiday in the Australian or international location of your choosing, and the accommodation and associated costs were just a one off $99.

 That’s right,  what if you not only got superior, home-style accommodation at that price, but the possibility of some special golf friendly extras thrown in, such as use of a motor vehicle, golf equipment and reduced private member introduced golf club green fees.

 Not only that, but for that same $99 you could repeat the process as many times as you could arrange in a year. If it is all starting to sound like that old well-known television commercial, “but wait, there’s more!”, don’t be concerned. In this case it is all true.

 This is a new, Australian based, golf related travel concept that is set to revolutionise holiday options for senior golfers. It is modeled on the spectacular growth of international and domestic home exchange programs – there are now some 60 such internet-based operations with more than 130,000 member listings.

 But Adelaide entrepreneur and avid golfer Graeme Smith has taken the concept a step further and optimised it for golfers – particularly those aged 50 and over.

 He has launched SeniorGolfExchange.com, which he says is the world’s only private member listing specifically designed for golfers, and one which will facilitate the opportunity to play the world’s best golf courses without incurring accommodation costs.

 Essentially, Smith has adopted the increasingly popular concept of people swapping homes – or alternately hosting each other – for holidays, and improved and tweaked it for older golfers.

 ‘‘The aim is to offer golfers the opportunity to stay in privacy and comfort, close to virtually any world golfing region of their choosing,” Graeme says.

 ‘‘For Adelaide golfers that could mean a weekend within comfortable driving distance of, say, Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula or the sand belt. They could also travel to further afield golfing meccas such as Perth or the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

 ‘‘But I expect the jewel in the operation will be the international program which will give members the opportunity to spend several months abroad – potentially playing courses like St Andrews, Pinehurst and Pebble Beach – with no accommodation costs and reduced green fees through member introductions.”

 There are also other spin-offs that will add appreciably to the concept’s appeal.

 ”Vehicle hire costs might also be avoided by the exchange process, and the same with golf equipment, even motorised or electric buggies,” he says.

 ‘‘It will also give members the opportunity to live like a local in the area when it comes to meals and entertainment.”

 Initially, many people are attracted to the home exchange concept because of the huge cost benefits, but often they find that it is the actual experience that is the real value.  Things like making new friends and having the opportunity of living in an area like a local, rather than as tourists segregated away in an expensive but nondescript hotel.

 As Graeme says, it can “provide golf travel experiences that money can’t buy.”

 As a first reaction, some people might balk at the idea of having “strangers” in their homes and have a myriad of questions.

 If you visit the extensive Senior Golf Exchange website you will see every possible issue and topic is covered down to the finest details. Everything can be discussed and agreed upon beforehand, so you will extensively “know” who you are dealing with long before there is any  home or hospitality exchanged. (Check out some of the member profiles to see the sorts of people involved with the scheme.)

 It is one of the beauties of Graeme’s service that senior golf fits so perfectly with the home exchange concept. These schemes operate quite successfully with a general populace clientele without problem. Here you know you are dealing with senior golfers only. It is also ideal for golfers wishing to travel extensively within Australia playing in major veteran golf tournaments.

Graeme admits that, apart from his own passion for the game, this is one of the main reasons he specialised the exchange  for the senior golf market.

 ‘‘It is very much because of the ethos of the game and the fraternity it invokes,” he says. ‘‘What that means is that golfers know other golfers will respect the privileges, property and environment afforded to them. ”

 ‘‘It may sound corny but the great English writer PG Wodehouse got it absolutely right. ‘‘What he said was this – ‘Golf is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone,  with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well’.”

 Sticking with the golf theme, SeniorGolfExchange.com will also offer exchange arrangements to coincide with significant professional and amateur events around the world.

 Officially launched in April, there are still foundation memberships available to the first 100 suitable applicants from each of the major regions of the world. This will entail a joining fee of $99 that will provide two years of free subscription. Life membership is available for just $499.

 Enquiries can be made to at the Senior Golf Exchange website, or call Graeme Smith on 08 8344 8400 or Mobile 0412 822 233.

This US home, perched on a private golf course itself and minutes from Chanbers Bay Golf Course, selected for a future US Open, is one of the properties listed at the new Senior Golf Exchange private members club.

 What Are Home And Hospitality Exchanges?

Home exchange is a reciprocal arrangement between two exchange partners to exchange vacant possession of each other’s home for an agreed period of time and with specific understandings relating to the use of each home’s facilities.

A non-simultaneous home exchange can occur if one exchange partner has a second or holiday home or may be travelling on another arrangement, and would prefer to have their home occupied in their absence, and “bank” an exchange opportunity for later.

Hospitality Exchange, sometimes referred to as “hosted”, is a two-part arrangement. One exchange partner stays with the other for an agreed period of time and at a later agreed date the positions are reversed. If, for a time, Members are precluded from offering accommodation within their home, a Hospitality Exchange, excluding accommodation may be arranged.

Exchanges don’t need to be “like-for-like”, or of the same duration. The exchange partners agree on what is acceptable to them and the end result may be a very creative combination of the various exchange options.

Because SeniorGolfExchange.com is a Private Members’ Club, it is anticipated about half of the exchanges will be Hospitality Exchange, sharing in some of their golfing experiences, and other common interests, which are discovered during search activity and time spent getting to know each other.

“First, search for a fellow Member with compatible circumstances, in a location you want to visit, then two way communication by all the means at your disposal – email, telephone, digital photos, video. Ask for references if they make you more comfortable.

Ask all the questions you need answers for. If you are still not comfortable with the prospect of handing over your home, select another Member as your exchange partner, or perhaps you are more suited to a Hospitality Exchange, with or without in-home accommodation.”

For answers to any questions, call Graeme Smith direct on 0412 822 233.


 

Preparations for the 2008 Australian Veteran Golfers Union National Championships in Adelaide are well under way and organisers are expecting a bumper event.

Tournament Coordinator Jeff McAllister says entries have picked up significantly for the October event but there are still plenty of places left.

The championships are open to all men and lady golfers who are members of state veteran golf organisations and will be held at some of Adelaide’s premier golf course from October 12 to 17.

As well as a marvellous week of golf, there are also various tour options available and you can also plot your own course, perhaps with the help of the Tourism South Australia.

In addition to a host of traditional accommodation options, it could also be a great opportunity to think about joining the new Senior Golf Exchange, which would drastically cut your accommodation costs and open up a new world of golf travel in Australia and internationally. (See our upcoming story.)

Just prior to the veteran’s championship, Adelaide will host the World Amateur Teams Championships, which will bring some of the world’s leading male and female golfers to contest the Eisenhower Trophy and the Espirito Santo Trophy.

 Most of the world’s biggest names in golf have played for these Trophies over the years, including Jack Nicklaus, Sergio Garcia, David Duval, Tiger Woods; and leading female golfers such as Annika Sorenstam, Nancy Lopez and Karrie Webb.

The WATC will be a great opportunity to see the next generation of golf’s superstars from over 25 countries on two great golf courses – Royal Adelaide and The Grange.

Entries for the veteran golfer championships will close on August 31.

As the event draws closer, organisers are finalising the details.

“The registration day on Sunday 12th October is all arranged at the Westward Ho club rooms,” Jeff McAllister says.

“Port Road Sports who will supply the shirts and caps/visors will set up a marquee to distribute to those who have pre purchased and have a selection of other items for sale on the day, including bucket hats, sleeveless tops and additional clothing of interest,” he says.

“The Cocktail Party is to be held on the Monday evening from 5.30 to 7.30pm and will include all drinks during that period and a large selection of finger food.

“All playing venues are locked in and the final Presentation Dinner is booked at AAMI stadium at West lakes.

“We hope to have room for a dance floor, depending on the entry numbers, music will be provided by the group “LA”, playing suitable popular music on the night.

“We are still hoping that the Governor of South Australia will be able to attend and present the winners trophies on the night. The Right Honorable Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce is a down to earth man, a member of Backwood Golf club and a fellow SA Veteran golfer. “Tourism South Australia will have short tours available for those interested. Des’s Minibus also have day tours for the “free” Wednesday, priced from $75 to $100 per person (minimum 10 ) to the Barossa Valley, Victor Harbour and the Adelaide Hills wine regions, package lunch provided. Those interested can book on the Sunday at Registration.

“There are also quite a few players booked to play at Adelaide Shores on the free day, we have reserved times for them and all interested can pay at the Pro Shop on the day. There are plenty of carts for hire also.   

“We have negotiated with Pete Drummond Golf for Vouchers which can be redeemed at their stores throughout Australia. Other trophies will be in the form of golf balls and bottles of South Australian wine. Daily Trophies can be redeemed by the winners the next day or during the week up to the presentation night. 

“A raffle will be also be held with tickets available on the Sunday, for a TaylorMade golf bag and a top golf driver, plus more SA wine. This will be drawn on the Friday night at the presentation dinner.”

For further details see our previous story here or visit the website of the hosts, the South Australian Veteran Golfers Association.

(Update: See the Adelaide championship results story here)

In fact, the South Australian Tourism Commission is using the slogan “A Brilliant Blend” in its overall tourism campaign at present and that could very well ring true for the National vets championship.

Organisers are hoping for some 700 men and women veteran golfers to take part in the championship. The event is being hosted by the South Australian Veteran Golfers Association from October 12 to 17.

SAVG President Jeff McAllister has put out the welcome mat for interstate golfers and urged them to “come and play and enjoy our renowned South Australian hospitality, stay and take in the local sites.”

Visitors who arrive early will also be able to take in the Amateur Men and Women World Teams Event hosted by South Australia at the Grange Golf Club and Royal Adelaide Golf Club. The women play the Esperito Santo Trophy, 8 to 11 October 2008; the men play The Eisenhower Cup, 16 to 19 October 2008.

The venues for the vets championships will include three of the premier courses in Adelaide; The Vines of Reynella, Blackwood Golf Club at Cherry Gardens and Tea Tree Gully Golf Club in the eastern suburbs foothills.

Ladies will play these courses on the Monday stableford and at the two western suburbs courses, Riverside at West Lakes and Adelaide Shores at West Beach on the Tuesday and Thursday.

For the full Playing Program and other details visit the SAVG website here.

A wide range of accommodation is available. For accommodation and touring options visit the South Australian Tourism Commission here.

The South Australia Veterans Golfers Association comprises a Metropolitan group and nine affiliated groups throughout the state. All groups will welcome visiting veteran golfers who wish to extend their stay in SA. There is always a game on Mondays at one of the programmed venues.

The Australian Veteran Golfers Union National Championships is held annually with the venue rotating throughout the country. It was held last year in Darwin.

 Photo: This picturesque dam awaits at the 18th at Blackwood Golf Club.

Preparations well underway for Adelaide championships – story update