The Vintage Golf Club Hunter Valley

According to Australian Golf Digest, "There's something to say about a course that welcomes you with open arms, a club that caters to everyone, but does so without losing its true and original identity-that being one of the country's leading golf resorts.

The two standout features of The Vintage’s closing nine are variety and course conditioning. Norman is economical in his spread of long, short, straight and doglegged holes, while there is a solid mixture of brutal and forgiving green complexes. Water hazards have also been used to good effect. Long hitters can excel on the short and driveable par 4s, but will be forced to risk it all when heading to par 5s in two. Par 3s level the field as each of the two (12 and 17) have water in sight that requires strong iron strikes from every golfer.

The conditioning of the course should also be commended. Lush green couch fairways inspire confidence in the approach shots, but are challenging enough to give sufficient run from the tee. The rugged bunkers are a signature of Norman’s ethos – tall and intimidating Rugged bunkers are the hallmarks of Norman 's style – tall and daunting, but with an perfect amount of sand to reward solid strikes.

The Vintage Golf Club Hunter Valley - Course Reviews 1 review