Forbes Golf Course first opened for play in 1962. The golf course was designed by Bob E. Baldock.
Forbes Golf Course has sand bunkers on most holes. Water hazards come into play on several holes. The greens are large, fairly slow and some are undulating. The course is described as wide open.
The 9-hole Forbes Public Golf Course plays to a 9-hole par-36 and maximum 9-hole distance of 3,148 yards. The course rating is 35.3 with a slope rating of 128.