Is Bonville Really "Australia's Augusta"? What the Viral Video Gets Right (And What to Pack)
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Ron Chopper Golf's round at Bonville put the "Augusta of Australia" debate back on every golfer's feed. Here's our take — plus the bag setup Bonville actually demands.
Every country has a course that gets the Augusta comparison, and in Australia it's Bonville Golf Resort on the NSW Coffs Coast — towering flooded gums instead of Georgia pines, but the same impossible green-on-green cathedral feeling. Ron Chopper Golf's round there asked the question directly, and the video is worth every minute:
The comment section says it as well as we could. One viewer called it "one of the first videos that does Bonville justice" — and others zeroed in on the low, behind-the-ball camera work that lets you watch a flushed iron shot climb against that wall of green, calling the angle therapeutic. We'd agree: it's the closest most of us get to Bonville between trips.
Does the Augusta Comparison Hold Up?
| Augusta trait | Bonville's version |
|---|---|
| Tree-lined isolation, every hole its own room | Absolutely — the flooded gum corridors are the whole identity |
| Dramatic elevation change | Yes, and it's sneaky — club selection swings one to two clubs on approach shots |
| Immaculate conditioning | Resort-tier year round; the video's drone shots aren't flattering it much |
| Impossible to get on | Happily, no — Bonville is a resort course anyone can book. The comparison breaks down exactly where you want it to |
The Bag Bonville Actually Demands
- Something between driver and 3-wood off the tee. Tight, tree-lined corridors punish the big miss — a mini driver or a reliable fairway wood earns its spot here more than almost anywhere in Australia.
- High-lofted fairway woods over long irons. Elevated, well-guarded greens want height and soft landings — the 7-wood argument (our guide) was practically written for this course.
- Wedges with real grooves. Lush, collar-heavy surrounds around fast greens punish worn grooves badly. If yours are polished smooth, fix that before the trip — graded used wedges cost less than the green fee.
- Honest loft on the driver. Humid coastal air and tree carry lines reward flight you can trust; see our loft guide.
💡 Trip tip: Bonville plays longer than the card in soft coastal conditions. Take one more club on approaches all day, and enjoy being wrong uphill rather than short into a false front.
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The Bottom Line
Is Bonville Australia's Augusta? Close enough that the comparison isn't silly — and unlike the real thing, you can actually play it. Watch the video, book the trip, and bring the bag the corridors deserve.
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