Stay & Play Golf Merewether, just 5km from central Newcastle, on New South Wales’ spectacular Hunter Coast. Play golf at Merewether’s splendid and varied 18 hole layout. Stay close to the Merewether golf course at the superbly located Rydges Newcastle.
STAY at Rydges Newcastle
“Enjoy Newcastle’s finest location with your water-edge stay at Rydges.”
The spectacular views are a bonus when you stay at Rydges Newcastle. Superb decor, attentive staff, spacious rooms and the comfy beds are a highlight at Rydges.
Located right on Newcastle’s expansive harbour, Rydges is just steps away from many fine restaurants, cafes, bars and boutique shopping in the popular Wharf District. The historic and bustling city centre is just 800 metres from your door. The Merewether Golf Course is a leisurely 10 minutes drive away.
The rooms at Rydges Newcastle are large and thoughtfully decorated. Choose from lovely King or Twin Rooms with the slightly larger Suites enjoying premier locations within the hotel. All room types have a living/dining areas and separate bedrooms.
Other places to stay in Merewether & Newcastle
Newcastle is New South Wales’ second largest city and has Merewether as a beautiful beachside suburb. There are many accommodation choices here including large hotels, apartments, motels and holiday homes. To see just what is available enter your travel dates below:
Booking.comPLAY Golf at Merewether
“Enjoy a wonderful variety of holes when you play golf at Merewether”
Set amongst a forest of Eucalyptus trees and meandering around ponds and lakes the Merewether golf course is certainly a charming place to play golf. With a total length of 5639 metres you certainly don’t need to be a long hitter to get your share of birdie opportunities here. Having said that there are still some long par three’s and par four’s that will get your attention.
The undulations on the course naturally lends itself to a large assortment holes to play. The greens also vary in shape and size from small & narrow to large & wide giving every player that satisfying, all-round golfing experience. At Merewether one thing is for sure, you won’t be bored playing here.
The choice of a signature hole at Merewether is not an easy one. The golf club itself has nominated the lovely but testing 373 metre uphill par four 15th but us here at GolfAway have chosen the engaging 281 metre par four 2nd. It is almost impossible to drive the green on this short dog-leg right par four. The ideal tee shot distance is to around 170 metres from the tee. This leaves an enjoyable short approach over the large dam to a moderately sized kidney shaped green. With water fringing the front of the green and a bunker over the back, shot selection and distance control is critical here to post a great score.
Book Tee Time
Book a tee time at Merewether Golf Course:
Phone the Pro Shop (02) 4963 1869
Online Bookings: Not Available
Playing schedule:
MONDAY: Social Golf available*
TUESDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
WEDNESDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
THURSDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
FRIDAY: Social Golf available*
SATURDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
SUNDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
*Check with Pro Shop for all Tee Off Times.
Visitors with Golflink Handicap welcome to play in Competitions.
Green Fees
Merewether Golf Course Green Fees*:
| GREEN FEES | Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays |
| 9 Holes | $34.00 | $46.00 |
| 18 Holes | $38.00 | $50.00 |
*Prices correct at time of publishing.
Reciprocal Clubs
Merewether Golf Course Reciprocal Clubs*:
ACT – Gold Creek.
NSW – Brighton Lakes, Cabramatta, Duntrylegue, Forster Tuncurry, Kempsey, Mudgee, Moss Vale, Moore Park, South West Rocks, Taree, Tura Beach, Wollongong.
QLD – Mackay.
TAS – Tasmania.
VIC – Yering Meadows, Yarra Valley.
WA – Wanneroo.
*Reciprocal clubs correct at time of publishing. Contact The Pro Shop for details.
Golf Course Facts
| Holes | 18 |
| Course Distance | 5639m |
| Slope Rating Men (max) | 136 |
| Slope Rating Women (max) | 137 |
| Terrain | Undulating |
| Walking Difficulty | Easy to Medium |
| Carts Available | Yes |
| Practice Facilities | Putting Chipping Driving |
Visit website: Merewether Golf Club