Sports in Canberra
Golf
There are a large number of golf clubs in Canberra. Many are members only, but several of these have special arrangements for diplomats. Diplomatic golf days are regularly arranged, to provide diplomats to mix with leaders from the Canberra community and to play on a range of golf courses.
Australia has a website that specialises in golf. It is at:
The web page for details on golf courses in Canberra is at:
Diplomats mainly play on the following golf clubs in Canberra:
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Westbourne Woods
Yarralumla
Ph: (02) 6282 2655
Federal Golf Club
Red Hill Lookout Road
Red Hill
Ph: (02) 6281 1888
Gold Creek Country Club
Curran Drive
Harcourt Hill
Ph: (02) 6213 0601
www.goldcreekcountryclub.com.au
Murrumbidgee Country Club
Kambah Pool Road
Kambah
Ph: (02) 6296 2888
Yowani Country Club
Federal Highway
Lyneham
Ph: (02) 6241 3377
Sporting Heads Of Mission Golf
Wilson Corporate Golf manages the prestigious Sporting Heads Of Mission Golf Circuit in Canberra. SHOM Golf days are exclusively for Ambassadors, High Commissioners and their partners, and some invited VIPs to meet once a month for a relaxed game of golf at Canberra's top golf courses and then conclude with a Post-game presentation reception hosted by one of the Ambassadors at their residence. This event is invitation only. email:
admin@wilsoncorporategolf.comTennis
A number of Embassies, residences, and private homes in Canberra have tennis courts. Regular tennis games can be organised for the diplomatic community.
Diplomatic tournaments are held in spring and autumn. The Diplomatic/Australian Tennis Weekend comprises Mixed Doubles on Saturday and Men's and Ladies Doubles on Sunday. The Committee organises a partner for you, so no need to worry in that regard.
On the Sunday there is a superb catered lunch and drinks for all players and friends, Finals Matches in the last couple of years have been at the Royal Swedish Embassy. Magnificent Perpetual trophies have been donated by various Embassies over the years and are presented to the winners of the various Finals .
The Committee caters for two levels of standard, so beginners are made welcome, as well as the more advanced players. Entry costs are minimal to cover balls and trophies, as a number of major businesses sponsor these two weekends in spring and autumn.
The concept of the tournament weekend is to allow Diplomats to meet Australians with a common interest in tennis. Many long friendships result from these weekends.
For details, contact:
Diplomatic Australian Tennis Tournament
PO Box 3428
MANUKA ACT 2603
Contacts: Mrs Peta Hoff, Secretary 02 6273 2482
Roger Phillips 02 6282 3321
For Diplomats wanting to have a game, the two contact people above would be happy to meet prospective players and help them to have some games prior to any event, suggest best Clubs/Courts on which to play etc.
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