Members of a local golf club have found themselves on edge as a two-meter freshwater crocodile decided to settle in the golf course.

The crocodile was first spotted in the water hazard at a golf course outside the Townsville area.

Officials of the area issued a warning to golfers regarding the potential dangers, according to ABC News.

"If it's a fresh water crocodile they're obviously not quite as dangerous as a salt water," said regional director Clive Cook, "but still with that sort of size it's not something you want to leave in a water hazard on the golf course."

The presence of the crocodile was described as a normal thing, as club owner Don Matheson explained that crocodile sightings were common especially after heavy rains.

"With the compression of habitat they have got at the moment, well, we're 160 acres of open space," Matheson told the Australian Associated Press, "and our golf course actually becomes part of the river with the extreme rain we've had."

Officials decided to allow the crocodile to stay in the area and enjoy the facilities for the moment, as it was describes as not a general threat.

"It's quite novel that we have got a croc who has made his home here," said Matheson. "If we allowed it, he would stay here."

The appearance of similar animals washed up by floodwaters had been anticipated by city officials since last week.