Macau, Lotus Hill and Reciprocal Clubs

One of the key benefits of joining the HKFC Golf Society is that you obtain access to the revolving debentures the Club owns at Macau Golf and Country Club, and Lotus Hill Golf Club.  Any member of the HKFC GS can apply to book these debentures free of charge via the Club reception.  There are 8 debentures at Macau and 10 at Lotus Hill.  

As at September 2023, suggested itineraries to use these debentures are as follows:-

Macau Golf and Country Club

·        Ferry from HK (Sheung Wan) to Macau (Taipa): HKD$320+ round trip (time and class dependent) (50-60mins). Operators include Cotai Water Jet and TurboJET. Bags can be stored on the luggage shelves as you enter the ferry

·        Taxi from the Taipa Terminal in Macau: $55+luggage fee = HKD$70-80 each way & it is a 15-20mins drive (using the Ca Ho tunnel) from the ferry terminal. Taxis are happy to accept HKD. 

·        Upon arrival, staff will take your bag & then you must register with your HKFC card at the reception.

·        Changing rooms require an HKD$100 deposit for a locker key (returnable when handing the key back).

·        Guest prices are as follows. Mon: HKD$750, Tues-Fri: HKD$1200, Sat & Sun: HKD$1900. 

·        F&B is payable using credit card.

·        Short game, putting and driving range (into nets) is available. 

If you are able to book debentures for more than one day, there are many excellent hotels in Macau including the Grande Coloane which adjoins the golf club house

PLEASE NOTE A VALID UP TO DATE HANDICAP CARD IS REQUIRED TO BOOK THE DEBENTURE AND IT WILL BE CHECKED ON ARRIVAL AT MACAU GCC

Lotus Hill Golf Resort

Suggested daytrip itinerary.

·        8am ferry to Nansha (1st class – $270) (90mins). Bags can be stored on the luggage shelves as you enter the ferry. Tickets can be purchased here – https://www.cksp.com.hk/

·        Using the Didi app is the easiest way to get a taxi/car with a 6-seater (if available) to Lotus Hill (¥280) or car (¥120) (45mins)

·        Upon arrival, staff will take your bag, provide you with a ticket, then you can register with HKFC cards at main reception, where you will receive a passbook.

·        Charge all food/drinks to passbook & pay at the end of the visit. 

·        Caddies must be used and an ‘A Grade’ caddie costs ¥260 + ¥90 per cart (sharing). Suggested caddie tip is ¥200 cash (min.)

·        Guest green fees are Monday-Friday ¥800 and Weekends/Holidays ¥1050

·        Food finishes at 5pm, under the current set up, but this may change as it receives more guests.

·        Credit card can be used for paying the expenditures at the end of the visit.

·        Didi app car to Zhongshan Passenger Ferry terminal (¥150) (75mins)

·        10pm ferry to Hong Kong (1st class – $320) (90mins)

Again if you are planning more than one day, rooms can be booked at the Lotus Hill club house.

 

In addition to these revolving debentures, free, or preferential golfing rates are available at many other courses round the world as detailed below.

 

BOX HILL GOLF CLUB

Address
02 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128
Shop: (03) 9808 4519
Club: (03) 9808 1526, Australia

Facilities
Restaurant, shower and changing facilities.

Fees
No green fee. AUD30 per cart.

Remarks
With handicap, $6 to join the competition

18 Holes
Par: 71
Length: 5579 metres

GAILES GOLF CLUB INC

Address
299 Wilruna Street, Wacol QLD 4076
Shop: (07) 3271 2333
Fax: (07) 3271 3766

Facilities
full bar, snacks, shower and changing facilities.

Fees
No green fee. AUD32 per cart.

Remarks
With handicap, $12 to join the competition

18 Holes

Black Par: 73

Blue Par: 72

White Par: 71

Red Par: 73

Length: 6254 m

NELSON BAY GOLF CLUB

Address
Dowling St – Nelson Bay
Shop: (02) 4981 1132

Facilities
Restaurant.

Fees
Green Fees: AUD40- 45
AUD39 per cart

Remarks
Nelson Bay Golf Club is located in the Bluewater Wonderland of Port Stephens approximately 2.5 hours north of Sydney., Australia

27 Holes

Par: 72

Lengths

Gymea: 6080m

Brush Bow: 5860m

Christmas Bust: 5752m

OXLEY GOLF CLUB

Address
290 Boundary Road, Oxley QLD 4075, Pro shop: (07) 3379 6322. Australia
Shop: (07) 3379 6322

Facilities
Bar, snacks, shower and changing facilities.

Fees
AUD10 Green Fee. AUD42 per cart.

Remarks
The fee to join the competition is A$12.

18 Holes

Par: 72

Length: 6240 m

 ROYAL FREMANTLE CLUB

Address
59 High Street FREMANTLE WA 6160, Perth Club : 61 8 9335 3866. Australia
Shop: (08) 9335 3866

Facilities
Bar, Snacks, Showers

Fees
AUD50 Green Fee. AUD30 per cart.

18 Holes

Par: 72

Length: 6175 m

SEAVIEW GOLF CLUB

Address
Jarrad St, Cottesole 6011 , Perth, Australia
Shop: (08) 9384-0471

Facilities
Bar, Snacks, Showers

Fees
Green Fees: AUD32- 36

Remarks
Competition Days are generally on Wednesday and Saturdays. Members and visitors must book in at the pro shop

9 Holes

Par: 71

Length: 5500 m

SOUTH LAKES GOLF CLUB

Address
South Lakes Golf Club Inc, Billabong Road, GOOLWA SA 5214 Australia

Phone:
(08) 8555 2299

Facilities
Bar, snacks,  shower and changing facilities, dinning room

Fees
No Green Fee. AUD30 per cart.

18 Holes

Par: 70 (Men)

Par: 72 (Women)

Length: 5800 m

 SURFERS PARADISE CLUB

Address
1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226 Australia
Club: (07) 5575 1666

Facilities
Bar and café

Fees
No Green Fees, =AUD36 Cart

Remarks
With handicap, $10 to join

18 Holes

Par: 71

Length: 5841 m

TAMWORTH GOLF CLUB

Address
Mahoney Avenue Tamworth New South Wales, 2340, Australia

Phone:
+61 (02) 6765 9393

Facilities
Bar, snacks,  shower and changing facilities, dinning room

Fees
AUD 14.50 – 20 Green Fee. AUD33 per cart.

18 Holes

Par: 70 (Men)

Par: 72 (Women)

Length: 6047 m

GOLDEN SWAN COUNTRY CLUB

Address
Golden Swan Country Club, Off.Pokhran Road No.1, Yeoor Hills, Thane, Mumbai, India
Club: 022-25856515/ 3798/ 4078

Facilities
Clubhouse, banquet facilities, swimming pool, tennis

Fees
AUD20 – 60 Green Fees

Remarks
With handicap, $10 to join

18 Holes

Par: 27

THE SUTERA HARBOUR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Address
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, 88100 Sabah, Malaysia

Phone:
(6088) 318 888

Facilities
Clubhouse, Olympic-sized Swimming Pool, Fitness centre with sauna and Jacuzzi, lighted outdoor and covered tennis courts, squash and badminton counts, a 100-seat movie theater, Restaurant, Bar, Locker Rooms

Fees
MYR235 – 315 Green Fee. MYR50 per cart (Member rate)

Remarks
Special golf rate for house guests

18 Holes

Par: 72

Length: 3140m (Lake)

Length: 3176m (Heritage)

Length: 3176m (Garden)

BAGUIO COUNTRY CLUB

Address
Baguio Country Club Road | South Drive, Baguio, Luzon 2600, Philippines
Club: (63-74) 619-2050 to 64 or 619-0427 or 619-6843 or 619-6844 or 619-684

Facilities
clubhouse, banquet facilities, swimming pool, gym, practice facilities, tennis court

Fees
No Green Fees. PHP300 Caddy Fees.

Remarks
Mid of Nov – mid Dec, a 18 days golf tournament. No access to the golf facilities

18 Holes

Par: 61

Length: 4063

THE COUNTRY CLUB JOHANNESBURG

Address
Lincoln Street, Woodmead, Sandton
PO BOX 272, Rivonia 2128, Johannesburg, South Africa

Phone: +27 11 202 1600  Fax: +27 11 807 0592
To book a round of golf, please call either +27 011 202 1620 or +27 11 202 1621.

Facilities
Swimming pool, tennis court, squash court, accommodation is available

Fees
ZAR$220 Green Fees. ZAR230 per cart

18 Holes

Par: 72 (2 Courses)

Length: 6900m

(Woodmead Gold)

Length: 6782m

(Rocklands Gold)

ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB

Address
The Royal Bangkok Sports Club, 1 Henri Dunant Street, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Club: (66) 2652-5000

Facilities
Horse race course, restaurants, bars, swimming pool, pitches, tennis, squash,  basketball, badminton, table tennis

Fees
No Green Fees. THB400 – 500 Caddy Fees.

Remarks
Every Monday morning, the course is closed, reopen at 11a.m.

18 Holes

Par: 66 (Repeat 9 Holes)

Length: 4992m

THE CHIANG MAI GYMKHANA CLUB

Address
349,Chiang Mai – Lamphun Road, Nong Hoi, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailanda

Phone: 66 53 241035

Facilities
Changing room

Fees
No Green Fees. THB100 Caddy fee (9 Holes)

18 Holes

Par: 36

Length: 2909m