Al Howard

The son of former Australian Open winner Tom Howard, no one has had a hand in the design of as many golf courses in Australia as Al Howard, who passed away at the ripe old age of 100. Born on May 8, 1913, Al was previously the oldest living PGA Professional in Australia and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to golf.

One of his most highly acclaimed ventures was the marvelous Tasmanian Golf Club layout at Barilla Bay in Hobart. Many golfers have rated Tasmania's 550-meter third hole as one of Australia's most spectacular - a comment echoed by none other than the great Jack Nicklaus.

Al also had a hand in courses like Asquith, Avondale, Bankstown, Bayview, Belmont, Bowral, Byron Bay, Cabramatta, Carnarvon, Chatswood, Cumberland, Eastlakes, Elanora, Gordon, Gosford, Taree, St Michaels, the list is nearly endless, making his resume really quite stunning.

Al Howard was a dedicated and much respected PGA member, giving much of his time to the development of the association and to golf in Australia.

Golf Courses designed by Al Howard

Coomba Park Golf and Country Club

Pacific Palms, NSW, Australia
Distance: 3221m Par: 62
Coomba Park Golf and Country Club operate out of the Sandbar Golf Club, in the North Coast region of New South Wales. Approximately two hours north of the city of Newcastle, the site is within the town of Pacific Palms. A popular holiday region, the course itself is a small, 9-hole parkland-style course located close...

Dalby Golf Club

Dalby, QLD, Australia
Distance: 5900m
The Dalby Golf Club is situated 200 kilometers from Brisbane, Dalby is a 12,000-resident town in western Queensland. The course dates back to the 1920s and has a resilient history that is quintessentially outback Australian. While the 18 holes may seem initially straightforward, with generous fairways, and a preferred lie ruling, the challenges of Dalby's...

Melville Glades Golf Course

Leeming, Perth, WA, Australia
Distance: 6,017m Par: 72
One of Perth, Western Australia, most esteemed Golf Clubs and located only 20-minutes from the Perth CBD, Melville Glades Golf Club is a private, 18 hole parkland golf course nestled within the tranquil surrounds of the local Leeming area. The course has been in place since 1969 when first designed by Al Howard, a highly...

Tasmania Golf Club

Cambridge, TAS, Australia
Distance: 6685m Par: 72
Situated on the picturesque Barilla Bluff, the spectacular Tasmania Golf Club is bounded by water on three sides. This 18-hole members course is just 15-minutes east of the CBD and only two minutes drive from Hobart Airport. The course was created by curator Ian Grimsey under the guidance of noted course architect Al Howard. Narrow...

Ulverstone Golf Club

West Ulverstone, TAS, Australia
Distance: 6104m Par: 72
Ulverstone Golf Club is only a 20-minute drive west of Devonport and offers a wonderful golfing opportunity on the north coast of the Apple Isle. Tasmanian sub-tropical rainforest borders this picturesque and highly rated, 18 hole course. Publicly accessible, the Al Howard designed Ulverstone, measures 6,104-metres and can be played either walk or cart. Fully watered,...

Virginia Golf Club

Banyo, QLD, Australia
Distance: 6116m Par: 71
One of Brisbane's most important golf courses, Virginia Golf Club is located centrally in the northeastern suburb of Banyo. Close to the international airport, CBD, and sea is the semi-private, parkland course. This 27-hole course is comprised of the commonly used 18 with an additional 9-hole 'heritage' course. Virginia Golf Club began in 1928. Remodeled...

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