Likened to coastal Scotland and Ireland, Victorias diverse geography offers unique golf course settings from river

frontage and rolling hills to stunning seascape settings. Victoria has been long regarded as the place for golf lovers to experience the very best of their sport. Visitors can play quality, world-class courses designed by renowned architects, or join the galleries and watch the greatest stars in the game compete in stunning surrounding at international tournaments, including the Heineken Classic, Australian Open and Australian Masters. The 390 public and private courses around the state are diverse and challenging from the traditional championship layouts of the Melbourne sand belt, to the classic links layout of the Mornington Peninsula, the quirky sand-scrape greens of the states north-west, and Melbournes many suburban courses.

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Six of Australias top 10 courses are situated in Melbournes south-east sand belt corridor. These courses are recognised in Australia and internationally as among the finest in the world. The gem of the sand belt is Royal Melbourne, rated as Australias number one and is among the top 10 courses in the world designed by the great golf architect, Alister MacKenzie. PUBLIC COURSES Albert Park Public Golf Course Queens Road, Albert Park VIC 3004 Tel: +61 3 9510 5588 Fax: +61 3 9510 2722 [email protected] www.golfvictoria.com.au Distance from the CBD: 2km, 10 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 5734m. Green Fees: $19.50-$27.80 The largest golf range in Victoria open has manicured fairways leading to greens surrounded by bunkers. There is also an extensive undulating 18 hole putting green and challenging chipping and bunker area. The closest golf course to the Melbourne CBD is open from 6am until 10pm. Growling Frog 1910 Donnybrook Road, Yan Yean VIC 3755 Tel: +61 3 9716 3477 Fax: +61 3 9716 3927 [email protected] www.growlingfroggolfcourse.com.au Distance from the CBD: 32km, 40 minutes drive. 18 holes, Par 72, 6185m. Green Fees: $22-$40 Graham Marsh designed course alongside stately river gums that reflect the character of the Victorian landscape. Greens are generally undulating in keeping with the sites natural topography.

Ivanhoe Public Golf Course Vasey Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Tel: +61 3 9499 7001 Fax: +61 3 9499 7478 [email protected] www.ivanhoegolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 10km, 25 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 68, 4916m. Green Fees: $25 A popular public course in a picturesque setting beside the Yarra River with undulating fairways, bunkers, ponds and birdlife. Kingston Links Golf Course Corporate Avenue, Rowville VIC 3178 Tel: +61 3 9764 4222 Fax: +61 3 9764 4570 [email protected] www.kingstonlinks.com.au Distance from CBD: 27km, 30 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6178m. Green Fees: $35$40 Championship standard golf course open to the public 365 days of the year. Santa Ana couch fairways and large 1019 pure bent grass greens. Excellent links-style public course. Sandringham Golf Course Cheltenham Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 Tel: +61 3 9598 3590 Fax: +61 3 9598 4433 [email protected] www.golfvic.org.au Distance from the CBD: 18km, 25 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 70, 5646m. Green Fees: $26 Gently undulating sand belt course. Grass greens, couch fairways and 31 bunkers. One of Melbournes premier sandbelt public courses.

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Yarra Bend Public Golf Course Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield VIC 3078 Tel: +61 3 9481 3729 Fax: +61 3 9481 3766 [email protected] www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Distance from CBD: 5km, 10 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 70, 5538m. Green Fees: $15-$26 Scenic setting around the Yarra River with abundant wildlife. Grass Greens and undulating fairways on a course noted for its native trees and animals, especially birdlife. PRIVATE COURSES WITH PUBLIC ACCESS Sanctuary Lakes Club Sanctuary Lakes Resort off Point Cook Road. 3030 Tel: +61 3 9395 2888 Fax: +61 3 9395 1688 [email protected] www.sanctuarylakes.com.au Distance from CBD: 20 km, 20 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6435m. Green Fees: On application A Greg Norman designed championship links-style course. A private golf course that is also open for social rounds on application. PRIVATE SANDBELT COURSES Commonwealth Golf Club Glennie Avenue, South Oakleigh VIC 3167 Tel: +61 3 9579 3033 Fax: +61 3 9570 2587 [email protected] www.commonwealthgolf.com.au Distance from CBD: 18km, 22 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 73, 6380m. Green Fees: On application. A feeling of seclusion can be found at this 18 hole course with stately trees and historic club house. Attractive water holes and strategically placed bunkers present a never ending series of challenges to golfers of all standards. Huntingdale Golf Club Windsor Avenue, South Oakleigh VIC 3167 Tel: +61 3 9579 4622 Fax: +61 3 9579 3280 [email protected] www.huntingdalegolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 15km, 20 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6340m. Green Fees: On application. One of the youngest sand belt courses in Melbourne (opened in 1941), Huntingdale is host to the Australian Masters. The greens are fast and true with every chance of superb putting from longer distances than on most courses.

Kingston Heath Golf Club Kingston Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 Tel: +61 3 9551 1955 Fax: +61 3 9558 0681 [email protected] www.kingstonheath.com.au Distance from the CBD: 20km, 30 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6336m. Green Fees: On application. The opening hole is a 4 par monster of 419m and is one of the most challenging in the country. The tee shot is to the top of a hill where bunkers wait to catch the errant slice. Ranked number two in Australia. Metropolitan Golf Club Golf Road, South Oakleigh VIC 3167 Tel: +61 3 9579 3122 Fax: +61 3 9570 1703 [email protected] www.metropolitangolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 15km, 30 minute drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6400m. Green Fees: On application. Magnificent gum trees and ti-trees line each fairway. The 18th is a marvellous finishing hole of 403m, which climbs gently to the welcoming clubhouse. Ranked number four in Australia. The Peninsula Country Golf Club 211-279 Skye Road, Frankston VIC 3199 Tel: +61 3 9789 2222 Fax: +61 3 9789 2200 [email protected] www.peninsulagolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 42km, 45 minute drive. North: 18 holes, Par 72, 6032m South: 18 holes, Par 72, 6318m Green Fees: On application. Both championship courses boast undulating couch fairways and Bent grass greens. Natural vegetation and strategic bunkering are a feature of the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. On-site accommodation is available. Royal Melbourne Golf Club Cheltenham Road, Black Rock VIC 3193 Tel: +61 3 9598 6755 Fax: +61 3 9521 0065 [email protected] www.royalmelbourne.com.au Distance from the CBD: 18km, 25 minutes drive. East: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6030m West: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6023m, Green Fees: On application. With two world class courses, the East and the West, this championship course deserves its number five ranking in the world and number one ranking in Australia. Major tournaments are frequently held at Royal Melbourne due to its challenging and quality courses.

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Victoria Golf Club Park Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 Tel: +61 3 9584 1733 Fax: +61 3 9583 7557 [email protected] www.victoriagolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 20km, 30 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6219m. Green Fees: On application. Acclaimed by golfers around the world for its fine hospitality and superb world championship course. The fairways are gently contoured and flow through avenues of magnificent trees and the combination of sandy soil, terrain and vegetation have produced a golf course of outstanding quality and variety. Accommodation is available. Ranked number nine in Australia. Yarra Yarra Golf Club 567 Warrigal Road, East Bentleigh VIC 3165 Tel: +61 3 9570 1136 Fax: +61 3 9563 7913 [email protected] www.yarrayarra.com.au Distance from the CBD: 18km, 22 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6102m. Green Fees: On application Yarra Yarra boasts some of the finest par 3 holes in Australia and is unchallenged for variety and splendour. Established native trees border the undulating couch fairways, large contoured greens and strategically placed bunkers. These private sandbelt courses can be accessed by two methods: If you have membership with a club in your own country and it has reciprocal rights with one of the private courses OR you could contact either one of the golf tour operators listed for access to these courses. Remember to bring evidence of your handicap.

The resort itself boasts its own accommodation, activities including tennis, swimming, spa and sauna and resort golf courses. Carved out of the giant sand dunes this course offers wonderful views of the ocean and Mornington Peninsula. The greens are superb, smoothly grassed, big and firm and full of hidden rolls. The Dunes Browns Road, Rye VIC 3941 Tel: +61 3 5985 1334 Fax: +61 3 5985 8305 [email protected] www.thedunes.com.au Distance from the CBD: 80km, 90 minute drive. The Dunes 18 Holes, Par 72, 6409m. Green Fees: $52-$69 The Dunes 9 Holes: $30-$40 The Cup 9 Holes, Par 33, 2316m. Green Fees: $16-$22 Acclaimed as our best public courses in regional Victoria. Beautifully undulating, a true links course in the Scottish and Irish tradition. Moonah Links 55 Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal VIC 3939 Tel: +61 3 5988 2000 Fax: +61 3 5988 2094 [email protected] www.moonahlinks.com.au Distance from the CBD: 82km, 90 minute drive. Legends: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6822m. Green Fees: $85 Open: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6783m. Green Fees: $100 9 Holes between 7am and 9am: $30 The Mooah Links Open Course was designed specifically to challenge players in the Australian Open in November 2003. The legends course has been built in more undulating, wooded country providing golfers with a contrasting experience. Accommodation on-site available at Peppers Moonah Links. The National Golf Club 10 The Cups Drive, Cape Schanck VIC 3939 Tel: +61 3 5988 6666 Fax: +61 3 5988 6744 [email protected] www.nationalgolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 120km, 90 minute drive. Old: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6313m Moonah: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6576m Ocean: 18 Holes Par 72, 6552m Green Fees: On application Fifty-four holes of outstanding golf on Australias Golf Coast the Mornington Peninsula. Robert Trent Jones Jnr, Greg Norman and Peter Thompson have each designed a course at the National Golf Club. Ocean and bay views dominate this attractive but tough course. GREAT OCEAN ROAD Anglesea Golf Club Golf Links Road, Anglesea VIC 3230 Tel: +61 3 5263 1582 Fax: +61 3 5263 2269 [email protected]

REGIONAL VICTORIA GOLF COURSES

Just a stroke outside Melbourne, on the nearby Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, are top quality courses that offer coastal views and a calming ambience. Further along the coast of the Great Ocean Road, visitors can practise their grip side by side with resident kangaroos at the Anglesea Golf Club. Or if time permits, meander North West to the Murray River region where championship courses like the Murray Downs and Cobram-Barooga, offer a particular golf oasis along the mighty Murray River on the border with New South Wales. Why not stay a while and experience the attractions close by. Accommodation choices are endless and available near all these courses. MORNINGTON PENINSULA Cape Schanck Resort Boneo Road, Cape Schanck VIC 3939 Tel: +61 3 5950 8100 Fax: +61 3 5950 8019 [email protected] www.thecaperesort.com.au Distance from the CBD: 120km, 100 minute drive. 18 Holes, Par 70, 5692m. Green Fees: $18-45

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www.angleseagolfclub.com.au 18 Holes, Par 73, 6028m. Green Fees: $50 9 Holes: $30 Set amid native bushland, flora and fauna this course is one of Australias most picturesque. The resident kangaroos grazing on the greens and fairways only add to the uniqueness of this popular course. Barwon Heads Golf Club Golf Links Road, Barwon Heads VIC 3227 Tel: +61 3 5255 6255 Fax: +61 3 5254 3270 [email protected] www.bhgc.com.au 18 Holes, Par 70, 5757m. Green Fees: $70 Tucked behind the sand dunes at Barwon Heads, this course is reminiscent of the formidable great Scottish courses. First class couch fairways, superb greens and weather conditions. Here the elements of nature combine with the magnificent beauty of the coastal terrain to form one of the most unique tests in golf. Accommodation available on course. Port Fairy Golf Club Woodbine Road, Port Fairy VIC 3284 Tel: +61 3 5568 1654 Fax: +61 3 5568 2866 [email protected] www.portfairygolf.com.au Distance from CBD: 291km (181 miles), 3 hours 30 minutes drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 5840m. Green Fees: $37 Grass greens, links style course with coastal views. The course winds its way through undulating sand dunes. The Sands, Torquay 2 Sands Boulevard, Torquay VIC 3228 [email protected] www,.thesandstorquay.com Tel: +61 3 5264 8801 Fax: +61 3 5264 3300 18 Holes, Par 72, 6583m. Green Fees: $60 The first foray into golf course architecture for 2002 Australian Open champion Stuart Appleby. Bunkering is a feature of the design, with sand blending seamlessly into the seaside backdrop with views along the coastline to Barwon Heads. Thirteen Beach Golf Geelong Barwon Heads Road, Barwon Heads VIC 3227 Tel: +61 3 5254 2922 Fax: +61 3 5254 1097 [email protected] www.13thbeach.net Beach Course: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6410m Creek Course: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6396m Green Fees: $45-$55 Distance from CBD: 100km, 90 minute drive. The Beach Course is designed by Tony Cashmore and Associates and opened in December 2001. Situated 90 minutes south of Melbourne on 550 acres,

Thirteenth Beach adjoins the famous Barwon Heads course. The second course jointly designed by Nick Faldo and Tony Cashmore opened in 2004. MURRAY RIVER Cobram-Barooga Golf Club Golf Course Road, Barooga NSW 3644 Tel: +61 3 5873 4304 or 5873 4631 Fax: +61 3 5873 4631 [email protected] www.cbgc.com.au Distance from the CBD: 250km, 3 hour drive. 36 Holes, Old 18 Par 72, 6176m, West 18 Holes, Par 72, 6287m Green Fees: $30-$36 Number One rated golf complex on the Murray River with two exceptionally maintained championship courses. Coomealla Kookaburra Drive, Dareton NSW 2717 (via Mildura) Tel: +61 3 5027 4505 or +61 3 5027 4517 Fax: +61 3 5027 4394 [email protected] www.coomeallaclub.com.au Distance from CBD: 550km, 1 hour 15 minutes flying time or 5 hours drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6250m. Green Fees: $17 - $28 Coomealla is regarded as the premier course in the Murray outback region. The fairways are long with abundant wildlife and magnificent gum trees. Play among kangaroos, wild ducks and other Australian fauna. Murray Downs Golf and Country Club Moulamein Road, Murray Downs, NSW 3585 (via Swan Hill) Tel: +61 3 5033 1422 or +61 3 5033 1422 Fax: +61 3 5033 1423 [email protected] www.murraydownsresort.com.au Distance from CBD: 337km, 4 hour drive. 18 Holes, Par 72, 6197m. Green Fees: $35 Highly acclaimed championship resort style layout. Well grassed greens, tees and wide fairways, hilly and flat, well bunkered, lakes and trees. Rich River Golf Club Resort 24 Lane Street, Moama NSW 2713 (via Echuca) Tel: +61 3 5481 3333 Fax: +61 3 5482 5222 [email protected] www.richriver.com.au Distance from CBD: 250km, 3 hours drive. 36 Holes. East: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6131m. West: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6183m. Green Fees: $25-35 36 holes of wonderful golf on the banks of the Murray River. Grass greens, three tier tees, lakes, bunkers, practice fairway and chipping and putting greens are features of the Rich River Resort. Accommodation available at Rich River Resort.

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Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club Gulai Road, Mulwala NSW 2647 Tel: +61 3 5744 1911 or +61 3 5744 3983 Fax: +61 3 5744 2556 [email protected] www.yarragolf.com.au Distance from the CBD: 280km, 3 hour drive. 45 Holes Lakes: 18 Holes, Par 72, 5957m Murray: 18 Holes, Par 72, 6085m Executive: 9 Holes, Par 33, 2246m Green Fees: $25-$43 A popular course with generous undulating fairways, bunkers and lakes bordered by natural lagoons. There is also accommodation available. YARRA VALLEY The Heritage Golf & Country Club Cnr Hughes & Yarraviews Road, Wonga Park VIC 3115 Tel: +61 3 9760 3313 Fax: +61 3 9760 3311 [email protected] www.hgcc.com.au Distance from CBD: 37km, 50 minute drive 18 Holes, Par 72, 6667m. Green Fees: On application The Heritage Golf and Country Club is nestled in rolling hills within the Yarra Valley, a mere 50 minute drive from the city of Melbourne. The only signature designed Jack Nicklaus course in Australia the St Johns course opened in December 2000. Aligned with the style of country clubs found in America and Asia, the Heritage Golf and Country Club offers members a home away from home with a choice of two championship golf courses complemented by a recreation club and superior clubhouse with a bar and restaurant facilities. Hotel accommodation on-course is also available and player access is available for hotel guests. A second 18 hole championship golf course, the Henley opened in December 2006.

A range of individual and group options available for golfers wishing to play on Melbournes sandbelt courses or the Mornington Peninsula, Bellarine Peninsula and the Yarra Valley wine region. Escorted or self drive options available. Golf Tourism Australia Tel: +61 3 9018 9038 Fax: +61 3 8610 2090 [email protected] www.golftourismaustralia.com Personalised golf tours offering luxury golf packages for golfing enthusiasts. Packages incorporate accommodation, meals, transport and golf and can include visits to local attractions etc. Koala Golf Australia Tel: 1 3 00301686 Fax: +61 3 9598 8172 [email protected] www.koalagolf.com Flexible golf packages, which gives visitors the choice of accommodation and golf courses. This company has access to many private courses. Self drive touring options also available.

FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information go to visitmelbourne.com/golf Keep an eye out for the distinctive yellow i on a blue background sign to locate the nearest accredited Visitor Information Centre, which offers comprehensive information and advice on travel in Victoria. Upon arrival into Melbourne, make the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, corner of Flinders St and Swanston St, your first stop or check out visitmelbourne.com to discover everything you need to get the best out of your stay.
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GOLF TOURS
If your time is limited, why not take a golf tour and let someone else do the organising. Gimme Golf Tours Tel: +61 3 9809 1022 Fax: +61 3 9809 1028 [email protected] www.gimmegolf.com.au Personalised golf tours for groups and individuals combining golf and recreational activities. Golf Select Tel: +61 3 9563 6776 Fax: +61 3 9563 5771 [email protected] www.golfselect.com.au/

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