The design trio of Jack Newton, Graeme Grant and the late John Spencer craftily wrapped the 18 holes at Links Lady Bay across a mildly furrowed parcel of land overlooking the sea but bisected by a spur. Most of the holes sit on the seaside portion of the site, although several holes on the back nine meander around the inland side and create a neat point of difference. Notable for Grant’s ambitious yet artistic green complexes, Lady Bay wears a different dress depending on the elements. It is a different golf course when firm and fast versus lush or when the winds switch with the seasons.
The details
Links Lady Bay
Ranking in 2020: 67th
Prior rankings: 60th (2018), 57th (2016), 61st (2014), 64th (2012), 57th (2010), 52nd (2008), 43rd (2006), 51st (2004), 60th (2002)
Where: St Andrews Boulevard, Normanville SA 5204
Phone: (08) 8558 0650
Web: linksladybay.com.au
