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About the
Ballarat Golf Club

The Ballarat Golf Club has a long and proud history spanning back to 1895 as Australia's oldest continually played course. The championship course has been redesigned by Thomson Perret and provides an outstanding experience for golfers of all levels. The course has ranked amongst the top 100 public access courses in Australia by Golf Australia magazine in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 and achieved rankings in Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions and Course lists in 2017.

The club house is home to our award winning bistro and bar, a fully stocked pro shop and modern conference and function facilities. Various club memberships are available including social membership, a range of golf membership options and guests are always welcome.

A history spanning more than 100 years

The Ballarat Golf Club has had a fascinating history. It is one of Australia's oldest club's, with its history spanning back to 1895. Join us for a trip into the club's History.

More about our history

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Our Awards

Over the years the Ballarat Golf Club has been fortunate to receive many prestigious awards from our industry peers.

These awards show our commitment to customer service and offering the best facilities in the Western Region

2022

  • Ranked 60 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Public Access Courses'

2021

  • Ranked 67 in 'Golf Australia Magazine Top 100 Public Access Courses'

2019

  • Ballarat Golf Club won the Ballarat & Bendigo Brides Choice Award for best Golf Club Wedding Venue
  • Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards in the Nevett Ford Lawyers Events and Attractions Business Award for ALPG Ballarat Icons Pro Am.
  • Ballarat Golf Club won the Inclusion Award at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards at the Arts Centre in Melbourne

2018

  • Ranked 52 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 42 in 'Aus Golf's Best Conditions Courses'
  • Finalist in the Commerce Ballarat - Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards

2017

  • Ranked 73 in 'Golf Australia's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 53 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 39 in 'Aus Golf's Best Conditions Courses'

2016

  • CCV Award for Best Community Support Project for Give Golf a Go Open Day 2015
  • CCV Award for Club Employee of the Year to Natalie Purtell
  • Ranked 51 in ‘’Aus Golf’s’ Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 37 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions’
  • BGC Greenskeeper Will Koopman won the Victorian Golf Course Superintendents Association (VGCSA) Award
    and the AGCSA Golf Graduate of the Year.
  • Ballarat Golf Club was a finalist in Best Regional Club Chef
  • CCV awards for Best Golf Club

2015

  • Ranked 50 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 36 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions'
  • PGA Award for the best PGA/ALPG/Trainee Professional involvement by PGA member David Wallis for the 2015 Give Golf a Go Open Day
  • CCV Award for Best Community Support Project for Give Golf a Go Open Day 2015
  • CCV Award for Club Employee of the Year to Natalie Purtell

2014

  • Ranked 63 in 'Golf Australia's Top 100 Public Access Courses’
  • Ranked 57 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 42 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions'

2013

  • Recipient of the Commerce Ballarat - CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD For excellence in customer service and satisfaction
  • Commerce Ballarat - RESTAURANTS, CAFES & PUBS AWARD finalist
  • Ranked 58 in 'Golf Australia's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 50 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • Ranked 36 in 'Aus Golf's Top 100 Best Conditions'

2012

  • CCAV Club Manager of the Year awarded to General Manager Michael Phillips
  • Clubs Victoria '2012 Club of the Year' award
  • Commerce Ballarat - RESTAURANTS, CAFES & PUBS AWARD finalist

2011

  • Ranked 54 in 'Golf Australia's Top 100 Public Access Courses'
  • CCAV Best Regional Club Bistro
  • CCAV Best Golf Club
  • Clubs Vic - Best Club Redevelopment.