Bunbury Golf Course 1948

Bunbury Golf Club boasts a fully reticulated 18-hole golf course in the tranquil setting between the Collie River and the Leschenault Estuary.

Established at Clifton Park, Australind in 1948, the Club policy has been one of continual improvement. The course is now considered among the top 10 in Western Australia and the top 100 courses in Australia.

It is a well-wooded course with undulating greens spanning over 180 acres. Polish your swing at their full 250-metre driving range, chipping bunker, and putting practice greens.

Clubs hire is available, along with motorised carts and golf tuition. The On Course Golf Pro Shop sells golfing attire, hats, wet weather gear, shirts, and trousers together with a large range of new golf balls and accessories.

Enjoy a meal on the deck as you look out over the green towards the beautiful Leschenault Estuary at the Clubhouse Bar and Restaurant.

History

With the end of World War 2, a group of energetic golf members, including Dr Albie Abbott and Fred J Flanagan, canvased the possibilities of purchasing land for the development of a new golf course in the Australind area.

The area near Eastwell was suggested, as the gentlemen had ridden over it many times with the Bunbury Hunt Club.

Cecilia and Emily Clifton were approached as owners of the property called Clifton Park. At first, the sisters were averse to releasing the land. However, they finally agreed to sell on certain conditions; the portion fronting the main road was to be alienated for private sale and the name of the course was to be Clifton Park.

The course was designed by Albie Gough, Joe Allen and Fred Flanagan.