11 of Our Favourite Par 3’s in Australia

By Quantum, March 22

5. Hamilton Island – 16th Hole8 of 13

Hamilton Island GC 16th – Dent Island, Whitsunday Islands.

The beautiful Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett-designed Hamilton Island Golf Club opened in 2009 and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to tee it up there. The course lies on tropical tree and scrub-covered terrain that rises steeply, to about 105 metres at its highest point, from the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea below.

On the devilish par 3 16th as you turn for home with Hamilton Island to the right and clubhouse in the distance, there is no respite from the tough holes. Despite the stunning scenery, the hole has been created out of nothing. With just a couple of majestic rock relics poking out of the surface to the right of the green, this hole has evolved as one of the most spectacular on the course.

The elevated tee shot plays over a steep escarpment to a plateau green with a small pot bunker on the front right. Wind will play a pivotal role in the choice of club here, with only shots ending up on the green or short remaining in play. The hole has quickly established itself as the course’s prettiest but also potentially the most treacherous.

Hole description taken from Hamilton Island Golf Club Website.

Image belongs to Golf in Queensland.