Whether you're a serious golfer or a novice, Sydney has a range of activities that will keep you entertained on and off the golf course in the lead up to the Emirates Australian Open.

The 2014 Emirates Australian Open will be held at one of Australia's most exclusive golf courses, The Australian Golf Club, Rosebery from 27 – 30 November, and will offer the chance for golf lovers to get up close to see the world's top ranked golfers including Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott, alongside world number 13  Jordan Spieth.

It will be American's Jordan Spieth's first time to Sydney and he's keen to check out all the sights “I love sports and I love spending any free time attending live sporting events or spending time outdoors myself. Sydney is known to be such a great travel destination with its scenery and weather, so I know it will be a great place to visit and be entertained both on and off the golf course,” he said.

For those who can't get it enough golf, before the historic tournament, here are the best golf activities to experience in Sydney ahead of the big day:

1.       Aqua Golf, Penrith

If you're new to the game and need to ease in gently then maybe this activity is for you. Hit floating golf balls into the lake and you'll be in with a chance to win a prize. A perfect activity for the whole family, for a fun relaxing day out www.aquagolf.com.au

2.       Mega Mini Golf, Campbelltown

If a full day of golf isn't for you, then try your hand at Mega Mini Golf, Golf on a classic 18-hole obstacle course. Watch your ball go over bridges, through tricky tunnels and hit unforgiving roadblocks. www.megaminigolf.com.au

3.       Golf in the City

Want to play on the best courses in the world in just a few hours? Golf in the City has you covered. This unique and engaging full-service indoor golf experience features over 81 internationally recognised Golf Courses available to play on. Golf in the City utilises the most powerful graphics to bring the natural, fluid tendencies of the outdoor golf experience right to you. From Pebble Beach in California, to St Andrews in Scotland and The Australian Golf Club right here in Sydney. www.golfinthecity.com.au

4.       LuxGolf Australia

Ever dreamed of playing on some of the most prestigious and exclusive golf courses in Sydney but don't have a membership? LuxGolf Australia will have you there in no time as they have lifted the velvet rope, combining instant access to a range of strict 'member-only' courses with a luxury service that includes getting picked up in a Porsche Cayenne. LuxGolf Australia also has you covered by providing  guests with Callaway's latest and most limited edition line of clubs, for the ultimate playing experience in Sydney www.luxgolfaustralia.com 

5.      Emirates Australian Open

Make sure you see defending Emirates Australia Open champion and current World Number 1 Rory McIlroy who is appearing exclusively in Sydney and world number 2 Adam Scott in action right here in Sydney at the Emirates Australian Open. Returning exclusively to Sydney to play for the tournament, you'll get to walk the fairways of The Australian Golf Club with Rory and top international players who are taking on the Aussies at home. www.emiratesaustralianopen.com.au

For more information on Emirates Australian Open go to www.emiratesaustralianopen.com.au

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