Shellharbour Links Covering 63 hectares with an additional 20 hectares of wetlands, the Shellharbour Links layout is the first design project of Sydney-based architect Scott Murray, and was built by renowned course construction team, Traditional Links. The par-71 layout stretches to 6,135 metres from the back markers across a fairly undulating landscape, which was formerly prime grazing land wedged between the sea and the Illawarra escarpment. This is a tough course and will play completely different each time there is a wind change of any significance. Shellharbour Links’s best holes are concentrated on the back nine. The long, uphill par-4 13th is a monster at 371 metres and will be incredibly tough in summer with the prevailing north-easterly breeze blowing in your face. Throw in some well-placed fairway traps and some big numbers will be pencilled on the scorecard as you walk to the 14th tee. For more information visit: www.shellharbourlinks.com.au/ Read the complete reviews in the February 2005 issue of Golf Australia magazine. Order your copy at www.mymagazines.com.au     course review archives