Hole 10 · Par 3
Playing tip: Club selection matters downhill; short is the easiest miss and long or left brings awkward recovery shots.
Shelly Beach Golf Club
Shelly Beach, NSW · Public · 18 holes · Par 364.1/5 1,452 reviews
Shelly Beach Golf Club puts the Central Coast coastline into the golf strategy. Its 18-hole par-72 course rolls over gentle hills above Shelly Beach, where sea views are plentiful and the breeze is rarely just sightseeing. About an hour from Sydney, the club offers visitor and social play around its competition calendar. Golf-shop support, carts when available, a seven-day bistro and live entertainment make this an easy choice for golfers whose ideal 19th hole still has an ocean view.
Reviews and ratings
4.1/51,452 reviews
Ocean facing holes, lush fairways and true greens make for a scenic and satisfying round; tees and greens demand thought and the clubhouse offerings and views complete the experience. Public access and oncourse traffic can be a distraction.
Tee times
Mon, 7 September
1 player
18 holes
$701 player
18 holes
$701 player
18 holes
$702 players
18 holes
$702 players
18 holes
$701 player
18 holes
$704 players
18 holes
$701 player
18 holes
$701 player
18 holes
$702 players
18 holes
$703 players
18 holes
$704 players
18 holes
$704 players
18 holes
$704 players
18 holes
$703 players
18 holes
$704 players
18 holes
$70Facilities
AtmBarCafeChipping GreenClubhouseCoachingDriving RangeFunction RoomsGolf AcademyPro ShopRestaurant
Visitor access
- Access
- Public golf course; visitors may play subject to the published schedule and availability.
- Visitor information
- Yes. Social play is available around member competition times; contact the golf shop for current bookings.
- Booking
- Official online visitor timesheet available through MiClub.
Course scorecards
Back 9
Par 36
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| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Index | 17 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 10 | - |
| Men's | 120 | 393 | 402 | 150 | 396 | 401 | 315 | 309 | 534 | 3020 |
| Ladies | 110 | 379 | 300 | 145 | 370 | 390 | 295 | 305 | 424 | 2718 |
Hole 11 · Par 4
Playing tip: Find the fairway between melaleucas and pines, then use the pin position on the long, tiered green.
Hole 12 · Par 4
Playing tip: The uphill dogleg rewards a precise drive and allows a running approach through the open front of the green.
Hole 13 · Par 3
Playing tip: Take the club that carries the trouble and favour the safest section of the green.
Hole 14 · Par 4
Playing tip: Build the hole from the fairway and resist forcing the approach from a poor angle.
Hole 15 · Par 5
Playing tip: The short par five offers opportunity, but position the second shot for the cleanest attack.
Hole 16 · Par 4
Playing tip: Accuracy creates the birdie chance on this shorter par four; avoid chasing distance into trouble.
Hole 17 · Par 4
Playing tip: Keep the tee shot in play and attack only from a comfortable approach angle.
Hole 18 · Par 5
Playing tip: Finish with patience: place the drive, decide early whether to advance or lay up, and leave a full approach.
Front 9
Par 36
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Index | 12 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 14 | - |
| Men's | 504 | 395 | 380 | 133 | 361 | 333 | 363 | 360 | 160 | 2989 |
| Ladies | 429 | 386 | 335 | 127 | 330 | 301 | 320 | 309 | 136 | 2673 |
Hole 1 · Par 5
Playing tip: Use the generous downhill fairway, then choose between attacking through the trees or laying up beside the fairway bunkers.
Hole 2 · Par 4
Playing tip: This long uphill par four demands a strong, accurate drive before a testing approach.
Hole 3 · Par 4
Playing tip: Keep the drive controlled and favour the angle that leaves the clearest approach.
Hole 4 · Par 3
Playing tip: Trust the wind-adjusted club and favour short over the deep trouble around the green.
Hole 5 · Par 4
Playing tip: Commit to the blind tee shot, avoid the out-of-bounds left and match the approach to the green tier.
Hole 6 · Par 4
Playing tip: Prioritise position from the tee and leave a comfortable line into the green.
Hole 7 · Par 4
Playing tip: A straight drive is the safest start before the hole tightens around the approach.
Hole 8 · Par 4
Playing tip: Choose accuracy over ambition from the tee and play into the best side of the green.
Hole 9 · Par 3
Playing tip: Take enough club for the exposed par three and aim for the broadest part of the green.
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors play Shelly Beach Golf Club?
Yes. Social play is available around member competition times; contact the golf shop for current bookings.
How many holes is Shelly Beach Golf Club?
Shelly Beach is an 18-hole par-72 course on the New South Wales Central Coast.
How far is Shelly Beach Golf Club from Sydney?
The club describes the drive as about 60 minutes, depending on traffic and starting point.
Does Shelly Beach Golf Club have dining?
Yes. The Shelly Beach Bistro serves lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Freshness
- Details checked
- 27 Aug 2026
- Fees updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Booking checked
- 27 Aug 2026
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