Height
3-4 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Various golf courses
The Lowdown
The Big Golf Ball tees up at various golf courses and driving ranges across Australia, celebrating the sport that has millions of Australians chasing little white balls across pristine greens every weekend. These oversized dimpled spheres capture the distinctive pattern that makes golf balls so aerodynamic, scaled up to a size that would require a clubhead the size of a house to drive. Australia has a proud golfing heritage, producing legends like Greg Norman, Adam Scott, and Karrie Webb. The Big Golf Balls stand as tributes to both the sport and the countless amateurs who dream of that perfect round.
Did you know?
"A golf ball has between 300-500 dimples"
History
Big Golf Balls have appeared at golf courses and driving ranges as eye-catching landmarks and marketing features. They celebrate Australia's strong golfing culture and the sport's popularity from coast to coast.
More Fun Facts
- •A golf ball has between 300-500 dimples
- •The dimples help the ball fly straighter and farther
- •Australia has produced multiple world number one golfers
- •Greg Norman held the world number one ranking for 331 weeks
- •There are over 1,500 golf courses in Australia
Visiting Tips
- 💡Combine with a round of golf or driving range session
- 💡Great photo op for golfing enthusiasts
- 💡Many driving ranges welcome visitors for photos
- 💡Australia has many excellent public golf courses
- 💡Check if the facility allows non-golfers to visit for photos
Opening Hours
Check specific golf course for access.
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