Description:
Federal golf course was designed in 1946 by Prosper Ellis. It’s a long and testing
championship layout to delight and challenge all golfers. Federal is fully irrigated tee to green,
and features undulating fairways, Bent grass greens and Couch grass fairways. Noted for its
natural flora with majestic eucalypts bordering pristine fairways, native birds and kangaroos are
a feature. A strict dress code applies and short socks are permitted. Competitions held
Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays (visitors after 3.30pm). Ladies Competition held on
Tuesdays (visitors after 12.30pm). Visitors are welcome. Corporate and social bookings can be
made on Mondays and Thursdays. Bookings are essential. The course has played host to four
NSW PGAs.
Address:
Gowrie Drive
Red Hill 2604 ACT
Airport: Canberra
Directions:
(From Parliament Circle take Melbourne Av to Gowrie Drv – turn right half way up Red Hill)
Club Phone: (02) 6281 1888
Golf Phone: (02) 6281 3799
Fax: (02) 6285 3140
Email: fgc@fgc.com.au
Website: http://www.fgc.com.au
Hire: Clubs $27, Buggies $6, Carts $35
Practice excellent facility, pitching green
Club House: full facilities, locker room, bar, conference and function centre for up to 200.
Green Fees: $60, $42 nine holes
Course Details
Course FEDERAL
Holes 18
Par 72
AMCR 73
Length 6248m
Designer Prosper Ellis
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