The Par 3 golf course located in North Adelaide is a perfect activity to kill a bit of time whilst being active in the outdoors, whilst all being in walking distance from university’s in the city.
Par 3 on the Torrens, welcomes those of all ages and abilities, weather your an experienced golfer or just a beginner looking to have some fun with mates. This is a unique activity as it is rare that you get a full 18 hole golf course within the heart of the city.
This particular course offers Par 3s, with lengths between 56 metres to 140 metres, making it a quick an easy progression from hole to hole. Furthermore, Par 3 by the Torrens really caters for beginners as it offers players to tee off from flat and easy synthetic turf, whilst aiming towards lush green kikuku grass fairways.
My personal experience
Despite having a rusty swing and no golfing IQ whatsoever, i decided to check out this secluded golf course right in the heart of the city. So i proceeded to dig out my grandpa’s old clubs and put my skills to the test with one of my best mates. However if you don’t have clubs of your own its not a big deal as the store/shop allow for rental gear.
We were luckily enough to have chosen a nice sunny day, with little to no wind hence leaving us with no excuse not to be able to hit the ball. This made our golfing experience a-lot more enjoyable as we were able to make our way through the course at our own pace.
Instating this, our experience soon became heavily competitive as my friend and I were only within a few shots from each-other going in to the final 4 holes. This proved to be a good activity if you are into friendly competition, as you are provided with a score card to see how you are travelling.
As we finished the course, within approximately 2 hours, we returned to the store to grab an ice-cream and go for a walk along the Torrens. It was here where we you can go onto do other activities such as BBQbuoys where you cook up a feed whilst floating down the river, or you can even go on a guided tour around the Torrens on Segway’s, starting at the golf course.
View from golf course
Additional information
The course is open 7 days a week and opens at 7:30am. Bookings are recommended and they can be made 16 days in advance. I further recommend to wear relaxed clothing but still keep it neat. Furthermore, to summon your inner Tiger Woods, a glove can be worn for aesthetic purposes.
Par 3 at the Torrens, ranges in pricing depending weather you decide to do all 18 hole or only want to do 9. the Prices are as follows:
18 holes
con-session/child (under 18) = $13.50
Adult = $16.50
9 holes
con-session/child (under 18) = $11.50
Adult = $13.50
Overall I thought this was a great activity and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a bit of fun in an outdoor setting.
It is also perfect for those who study in the city campus’s as it is a 5 minute walk away, and has proven to be a good way to stretch your legs, relax reset and enjoy your time outside. It is also a great way to meet with friends and just hang out whilst being so close to the city.
I highly recommending having a swing of golf here at par 3 Adelaide as i will be sure to return in the near future.
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