Prosper Ellis
Prosper Ellis or Prosper de George Ellis (1895 - 1980) was an Australian surveyor, golf course architect, and amateur scratch golfer whose name is "prominent in golf history in Australia". On its founding in 1949, The Sunday Herald carried a golf column, 'On The Fairways,' by Ellis. The byline described him as "three times Pymble champion ... one of Sydney's oldest "A" grade golfers."
After completing high school, Ellis trained as a surveyor and worked for the Department of Railways New South Wales in Sydney. On his retirement from surveying, he became a golf club administrator and was Secretary at Pymble Golf Club and Bonnie Doon Golf Club. He was instrumental in arranging the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Golf Club at Pagewood with the Bonnie Doon Golf Club in 1950.
Ellis was often a remodeler of existing courses - including The Australian Golf Club - but his status as a leading amateur golfer led to major design commissions, including Federal Golf Club, Belmont Golf Club, Windsor Golf Club, Woollahra Golf Club, and Camden Valley Golf Resort.
Golf Courses designed by Prosper Ellis
Bonnie Doon Golf Club
Pagewood, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Distance: 5947m Par: 71
Located just a few kilometers from the Sydney CBD and close to the International Airport, Bonnie Doon Golf Club is one of Australia's most influential golf clubs. This private club began with an assembly of golfing devotees at the home of Dr. Charles Adam Patrick in 1897. Now, more than a century later, it is...
Federal Golf Club
Red Hill, ACT, Australia
Distance: 6312m Par: 72
The Federal Golf Club is one of Canberra's premier golf venues and presents one of Australia's best inland golfing experiences. The expansive and pristine couch fairways of this 18 hole, championship course undulate through stands of majestic eucalypts towards quality bent grass greens protected by well-placed bunkers and swales. Native birds and animals flourish in...
Mereweather Golf Club
Adamstown, NSW, Australia
Distance: 5639m Par: 70
Established in 1933, the Mereweather Golf Club's 18-hole golf course is located in the heart of Newcastle and is a favorite of many golfers across the Hunter Region. Only two hours north of Sydney and just 10-minutes from Newcastle's famous beaches, Merewether occupies an ideal location and provides an excellent golfing experience to both members...
Tamworth Golf Club
Tamworth, NSW, Australia
Distance: 5957m Par: 70
A well-established course at the inland New South Wales town of Tamworth. The club was established in 1899 and has a long, strong golfing history. An 18-hole, par 70 course over 5,957 meters, the clubhouse contains a pro shop, bar, restaurant, and children's playground. Despite the arid environment, Tamworth is an attractive course, with good...
The Australian Golf Club
Rosebery, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Distance: 6610m Par: 72
The Australian Golf Club is a private club located six kilometers from the heart of the Sydney CBD. This 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course was redeveloped in 2013 and has since hosted the Australian Open in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019. The Australian Golf Club was founded in 1882, which gives it the honor...
