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Federal Golf Club

Course Overview

Par: 72
ACR: 73
Length (m): 6248
Architect: Prosper Ellis
Design Year: 1946
Top 100: Not ranked
Federal Golf Club is a semi-private golf course however limited opportunities exist for non-members to play. Contact Federal Golf Club for more information. Alternatively, contact GOLFSelect about golf holidays in Australian Capital Territory (Canberra), including Federal Golf Club.

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The Federal Golf Club is located close to the geographical centre of Canberra, settled in the lee of Red Hill with superb views of the Brindabella Mountains.

The course is rated amongst the top sixty inland courses in Australia and its Par 72 Championship layout is a true test of golf.

The expansive and pristine fairways of the 18 hole championship course undulate through stands of majestic eucalypts towards quality greens protected by well placed bunkers and swales.

Native birds and animals flourish in the surrounding bush, and the golfer is presented with glorious views of the Brindabella Ranges on most holes.

The golf course challenges players of all skill levels with its 6,248 metre, par 72 layout, while the clubhouse offers solace or reward after the game.

Corporate Golf

Federal Golf Club is a superb venue for corporate golf days. For more information, go to our corporate golf section.

Address and Contact Details

Federal Golf Club
Gowrie Drive (off Red Hill Lookout Road)
Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory, 2603
Australia
Tel: 02-6281-1888
Pro: 02-6281-3799
Fax: 02-6285-3140
Email:
Web:

Location Map

Course Location Map  Driving Directions
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Course Photo Gallery

Click on the thumbnail to see larger image. Number of images for this course: 24.

Course Wallpaper Images

All wallpaper images by Gary Lisbon Golf Photography.

Note: If your golf club is interested in Gary undertaking a photo shoot of your course then please contact him personally on +61-3-9563-6776 or complete our enquiry form.

Click on an image to view full-size wallpaper.

Course Playing Tips

Course Map - Federal Golf Club

Hole 1, Par 5 (473 m)
Position drive right of centre which opens up for downhill and second shot. Green has many tiers, so make sure you are on the same level as the flag to avoid 3 putting.

Hole 2, Par 4 (357 m)
Tee shot must be positioned left of centre avoiding trees to the right. Mid iron selection for the second shot, however can't afford to be long over the green.

Hole 3, Par 3 (150 m)
Downhill par 3 to an elevated well bunkered green. Always plays one less club than normal because of the tee's elevation.

Hole 4, Par 4 (323 m)
A slight dogleg left with bunkers on the left and right of the fairway at the bend for the longer hitters off the tee. From the bend there is a steep incline to an elevated green with two bunkers on the right and a grass 'pot' to the front left.

Hole 5, Par 4 (287 m)
Tee shot must be hit right of centre to hold fairway because of its sloping right to left. Short iron approach to a tricky well bunkered green.

Hole 6, Par 4 (402 m)
Tee shot to be positioned left of centre to hold fairway to the right. Approach is with a long iron to a flat green.

Hole 7, Par 5 (444 m)
A dogleg left with a large bunker on the left of the fairway at the bend. The fairway crests at the corner revealing a narrow entrance to a tiered green protected by two bunkers on the right and one to the higher left side where swales provide additional interest.

Hole 8, Par 3 (125 m)
Mid iron shot to a green that slopes quite severely back to front. Well bunkered and easier to putt if putting up the slope.

Hole 9, Par 4 (355 m)
Most difficult hole on the course. Tee shot positioned right of centre to hold fairway on the left. Second shot approach should be aimed right of target because of your feet being lower than the ball.

Hole 10, Par 4 (387 m)
Downhill par 4 that requires a tee shot down the left side. Second shot can be short allowing ball to run down onto the green.

Hole 11, Par 4 (321 m)
Dogleg right to left par 4 that needs tee shot to be right of centre so as not to be blocked out for second shot by trees on the left.

Hole 12, Par 3 (184 m)
A straight hit from an elevated tee across a valley to a forward sloping green protected by bunkers on both sides. Probably Canberra's best Par 3.

Hole 13, Par 5 (450 m)
Uphill par 5 that requires a tee shot left of centre. Second shot to avoid bunkering 80 metres short of the green. Short iron third to a large sloping green.

Hole 14, Par 4 (353 m)
Demanding uphill par 4. Tee shot to be hit over trees on the left edge of fairway to shortcut the hole. Green is long and slopes back to front.

Hole 15, Par 4 (308 m)
A dogleg right. Drive from an elevated tee to the bend with a shallow bunker on the right. From the bend there is a steep incline to an elevated tiered green protected by bunkers to the front right and left. There is another bunker on the left side of the green.

Hole 16, Par 3 (147 m)
Shortish downhill par 3 that is well bunkered and green slopes slightly left to right.

Hole 17, Par 5 (497 m)
Drive left of centre and second shot hit left of centre to avoid ball running into right rough. Short iron third shot to a well bunkered green.

Hole 18, Par 4 (328 m)
A dogleg right staring with an uphill drive towards the corner. The fairway continues climbing to an elevated, sloping green. Shallow bunkers on both sides of the fairway line the approach to a narrow, raised entrance to the green with a substantial bunker on the front right.

Course Dress Regulations

The dress of members, guests and visitors must at all times be neat and tidy. Members, guests or visitors, including those attending corporate golf days, whose standard of dress does not meet this code will be denied access to the Course and the Clubhouse. These dress regulations which follow apply in all areas of the Club, including the car park, the practice areas, the professional's shop, the clubhouse and its surrounds, and the golf course.

Members of the Board, the General Manager and all Office Staff and Professional staff, have the responsibility to call to task any member or visitor who is not suitably attired.

Men

  • Trousers, and shorts must be tailored and worn with a belt. Shorts must be above the knee. The following are not permitted: denim wear of any kind, drawstring or elastic top trousers and shorts, and three quarter length shorts, but shorts below the knees are acceptable for juniors.
  • Shirts must have collars and sleeves, and be tucked in, unless specifically designed to be worn outside trousers and shorts. Skivvies or turtleneck tops are acceptable.
  • Players wearing shorts may wear long socks, kept up at all times, or short socks which are predominantly white and which at least cover the ankle.
  • No caps or hats are to be worn in the clubhouse.
  • Clothing must not display excessive advertising.

Women

  • Tailored slacks, skirts, shorts, three-quarter length slacks and culottes are acceptable. The following are not permitted: denim wear of any kind, brief shorts, mini skirts, and track suits.
  • Shirts and blouses should be worn tucked in, unless specifically designed to be worn outside shorts, trouser and skirts. Tank tops, singlets and beach tops are not permitted.
  • With shorts and skirts, socks that are predominantly white must be worn.
  • Clothing must not display excessive advertising.

Shoes

  • Golf shoes are essential for play, with soft spikes being preferred but not mandatory.
  • Golf shoes are not permitted in the public areas of the Clubhouse, except in the Spike Bar. Bare or stockinged feet, sandshoes, thongs, and running/jogging shoes are not permitted on the course or in the clubhouse. Fashion sandals for women are permitted in the clubhouse, but thong types are not acceptable.