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)