High hopes for Lovedale Farm golf course development - Newcastle Herald
An artist's impression of Lovedale Farm's golf course.
LOVEDALE Farm's 18-hole championship course isn't expected to open until 2028 but is already generating excitement.
Golf NSWchief executive officer Stuart Fraser described it as a "milestone project for the state" with "all the hallmarks of a world-class golf destination", while Australian Golf Digest compared the development with New Zealand's Jacks Point, widely regarded as one of the world's finest courses.
Work on the 18-hole championship course begins in March.
Spanning a 600-acre site opposite The Vintage onWine Country Drive, Capital Corporation's Lovedale Farm will also feature a clubhouse, 500 houses, a 300-room resort, a private residents' pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, a green village oval and an off-leash dog park.
"The region has always been known for its wine. Now it is becoming one of the world's most exciting destinations for golf and luxury travel," said Jim Hunter, managing director of Capital Corporation.
Article originally published in Newcastle Herald. Written by Lisa Rockman and Jessica Brown.