Our Course

Our course has been specifically designed for the enjoyment of golf. With generous landing areas, well-designed greens and weatherproof base, the course is well equipped to handle both intimate and large playing groups.

Gardiners Run was relocated to Victoria Road in 2014, after we noticed the housing developments surrounding Kingswood Drive had begun to limit golfing facilities and experiences. The new course has been designed to increase the challenges and overall experience for golfers.

Gardiners Run takes pride in providing a high-quality standard of the upkeep of the grounds. We appreciate members and guests taking the same pride.

The Clubhouse

The clubhouse is a relaxed environment where you can wind down and chat in comfort after you finishing up on the course. You can relax indoors or outdoors on the shaded deck area that overlooks the large pond and 18th hole.

The clubhouse has a fully licensed bar and kitchen [open throughout the day] that offers barista made beverages, hot food and various snacks.

Our kitchen is open for lunch Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, 12pm to 2pm.

We’re open to the public. For larger bookings or function availability, please call us to check availability.

Golf

Etiquette

Dress Code

Gardiners Run Golf Course requires members, guests and visitors to dress appropriately when utilising the course and clubhouse.  It is expected that members and guests will utilise the facilities with a neat and tidy appearance. 

Acceptable

  • Appropriate neat and tidy golf / leisure wear
  • Soft-spiked golf shoes or flat-soled athletic shoes must be worn on the course.

The following are not acceptable forms of dress:

  • Athletic-type shorts and tops; singlets, muscle shirts
  • Beach wear – board shorts, tank tops
  • Football shorts, jerseys, training singlets
  • Clothing with offensive content
  • Dirty or torn clothing
  • Thongs, sandals, or bare feet
  • Metal spiked shoes

Please note: Members are always responsible for the attire of their guests

Guests must be informed of dress requirements in advance to avoid embarrassment.

Gardiners Run Golf Course Committee has instructed all staff to strictly enforce the above dress regulations. Their judgement to the suitability of attire shall be considered final.

Please note the use of privately owned ride-on vehicles is not permitted (including bikes, trikes, Parmaker, scooters and similar vehicles).

Etiquette

All members and guests should show consideration to others. This consideration includes dress etiquette, interaction between fellow players, observing rules and procedures and self-conduct both on and off the course.

The following tips will assist in making a day at the course more enjoyable, for both yourself and other players:

  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to your tee time
  • Collect and use a sand bucket
  • Mark your ball so it is identifiable
  • Be ready to hit when it is your turn to play
  • Keep up with group in front
  • Call groups through whilst looking for a lost ball
  • Maintain a steady pace of play (expected round time of 4hrs & 15min)
  • Follow all cart instructions
  • Repair your pitch marks
  • Never hit until it is clear to do so – please be aware of other people, their property and wildlife

Speed of Play

To ensure an enjoyable round for everyone, a round of golf should be completed in 4 hours (Stableford & Par) or 4 hours & 15 minutes for stroke play. Players are expected to consider others and call the following group through if they fall behind the speed of play.

You can assist in the flow of play if you remember:

  • Arrive for your tee time at least 15 minutes prior
  • Consider there are other players on the course apart from yourself
  • Walking briskly between shots
  • Be ready to play as soon as it is your shot (if safe to play, do so regardless of honour)
  • Call the following group through when looking for a lost ball
  • Mark cards on next tee whilst your partners are teeing off
  • Two players putt out and move to the next tee whilst remaining players putt out
  • Keep practice swings to a minimum
  • Always being aware of your position in the field (directly behind the group in front)
  • Please encourage all players in your group to maintain their pace of play and monitor this throughout your round

Course Marshall

From time to time, our staff will be patrolling the course to observe etiquette, rules and procedures and speed of play. If you are falling behind, our staff will instruct you to pick up your pace of play, to which you are expected to adhere to.

Practice Facilities

Driving Range

Gardiners Run has a 225 metre driving range with natural and synthetic grass to hit from.

35 balls – $7.00*
70 balls – $11.00*

* Members receive a 10% discount

The driving range is open until 4.30pm (last balls sold 4.00pm). Range closed 9am – 10am every Tuesday for maintenance.
Gardiners Run reserves the right to close the driving range without notice at any point of the day.

Warm Up Nets

A space for members and guests to practice their golfing skills without the hassle of distance.

Putting Greens

A smooth grass area with multiple holes for members and guests to practice their putting skills.

Short Game Practice

A space to warm up with practice bunkers.

Course Care

As players we can all help show the course in its best light by adhering to simple guidelines during play.  Damage to the course can be barely noticeable and assists in ensuring you and your fellow golfers enjoy their round by completing the following:

  • Carrying and using a sand bucket at all times
  • Repairing plug marks on the greens
  • Enter and leave bunkers at their lowest access point
  • Raking out all footprints in bunker
  • Obeying directional signs, lines and hoops
  • Do not drop flagstick on the putting green as it will cause damage
  • When removing a ball players are requested not to use the head of the putter

Repairing Ball Marks

Use a specifically designed pitch mark repairer

  1. Commence at the back of the ball mark
  2. Gently push the turf inward
  3. Continue around sides
  4. Complete around the entire mark
  5. Tap down with putter to smooth surface

Bunker Care

Bunkers are deemed hazards on a golf course but all players have an expectation that they will receive a fair lie to be able to play a shot from.  Therefore, players are requested to rake all bunkers in a manner that they would expect to see when their ball first stops in them.  Staff spend many hours preparing the course for the enjoyment of golfers and players are requested to think of others.  Guidelines for bunker care are as follows: