You might want to practice your swing at Captain Cook Golf Course, a golf course located 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from central Sydney. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If Captain Cook Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Kareela Golf Course, and Woolooware Golf Course are also nearby.