Melbourne is home to the largest number of world-class, championship golf courses in Australia. The choice may well be a little bewildering, and to some extent might be affected by your budget.Located within the southern suburb of Black Rock and close to Half Moon Bay, the Trey Bit Reserve, Hampton, Beaumaris and the Sandringham Family Leisure Centre, the Royal Melbourne Club is said to be the oldest in the whole of Australia (without any interruption) and dates back to the early 1890s. Just minutes away is the Sandringham Driving Range, should you need to practice your swing.
Albert Park Golf CourseAddress: Queens Road, South Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3205, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9696 4653
Albert Park Golf Course is a popular course in the central Bayside area. With 18 holes, driving ranges, putting greens, scenic views and equipment hire, Albert Park is within easy reach of the city centre.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 20:00
Barwon Heads Golf Club
Address: Golf Links Road, Barwon Heads, Victoria (VIC), 3227, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 5254 2302
Barwon Heads Golf Club is known for being one of the most challenging courses in Victoria, with many difficult holes. The fees at Barwon Heads are fairly expensive, but the facilities are excellent. Barwon Heads is an 18-hole course located in the Country Victoria area, on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Open: daily - 06:30 to 18:00
Brighton Golf CourseAddress: 230 Dendy Street, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3186, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9592 1388
The Brighton Golf Course, in the Inner East district, is one of the most impressive public courses within the city. With 18 holes, instructors, equipment hire, buggies and a clubhouse, fees at the Brighton Course are fairly inexpensive.
Open: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 06:00 to 18:00
Cape Schanck Golf Course
Address: Boneo Road, Cape Schanck, Victoria (VIC), 3939, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 5950 8100
Cape Schanck is a popular 18-hole course, situated in the suburbs and within the Mornington Peninsula area. Featuring scenic views of the surrounding countryside, landscaped holes, equipment hire and a number of challenging holes, Mornington Peninsula has a fairly strict dress code.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 17:30
Churchill Park Golf Club
Address: Churchill Park Drive, Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3802, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9700 4494
The Churchill Park Golf Club, in the outskirts of the city, is home to two courses, an 18-hole course and a smaller nine-hole course. Churchill Park has a number of tough and challenging holes, good general facilities and very inexpensive fees.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 17:30
Croydon Golf Club
Address: 113 Dorset Road, Croydon, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3136, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9723 2111
Croydon Golf Club is one of the oldest courses in Melbourne and also one of the best. Sited in the picturesque Eastern suburbs, the Croydon Club is home to vast 18-hole courses, many interesting and unique features, equipment hire and affordable fees.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
The Dunes Golf Club
Address: Browns Road, Rye, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3941, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9598 1334
Home to both a challenging 18-hole course and a more relaxed nine-hole course, the Dunes Club regularly hosts important championship competitions, attracting many top players, and provides equipment hire if required.
Open: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 06:00 to 18:00
Glen Waverley Golf Course
Address: Jells Road, Glen Waverley, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3150, Australia AU
Tel: +6 1(0)3 9560 7806
Glen Waverley Golf Course is sited on the outskirts of Melbourne and is a busy 18-hole course. With affordable fees, equipment and buggy hire, landscaped areas and fairly straightforward holes, Glen Waverley is particularly suitable for less experienced players.
Open: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 06:00 to 18:00
Ivanhoe Golf Course
Address: Vasey Street, Ivanhoe, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3079, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9499 7001
The Ivanhoe Golf Course is situated in the Inner East district and is home to 18 holes. Other attractions at the Ivanhoe include equipment and buggy hire, regular competitions and a clubhouse, complete with restaurant and bar.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
Malvern Valley Golf Course
Address: Golfers Drive, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3145, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9563 1844
Malvern Valley, close to centre the city, is a particularly popular 18-hole public course. With a well thought out course, equipment and buggy hire, a large clubhouse, restaurant and shop, the fees at the Malvern Valley Course is relatively inexpensive.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
Morack Golf Course
Address: East Road, Vermont South, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3133, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9801 4479
Morack Golf Course, in the suburbs of Melbourne, is within easy reach of the city centre. With 18-holes, equipment and buggy hire, a shop, excellent facilities and a number of driving range bays, fees at Morack Course are fairly inexpensive.
Open: daily - 06:15 to 18:00
Ringwood Golf Course
Address: 352 Canterbury Road, Ringwood, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3134, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9870 7496
The Ringwood Golf Course can be found in the outskirts of the city and is always a popular course. Attractions at Ringwood include challenging holes, equipment and buggy hire, scenic views and a relaxing clubhouse.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
Riverside Golf
Address: Newsom Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3032, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9326 0755
Riverside Golf, in the Inner West district, features a large number of driving ranges and putting areas. Other attractions at Riverside include instructors, equipment hire and nearby tennis courts.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 22:00
Royal Melbourne Club
Address: Cheltenham Road / Reserve Road, Black Rock, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3032, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9598 6755
Home to both the East Course and the West Course, this club has played host to a number if prestigious events over the years, such as the Canada Cup, the World Cup and the Presidents Cup. If you are short of time and yet want to experience the best of East and West, then you may like to consider playing a round on the 'Composite' Course, which was recently voted by the Golf Digest magazine as one of the best outside of the USA.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 22:00
Southern Golf Club
Address: Lower Dandenong Road, Keysborough, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3173, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9798 3111
The Southern Golf Club is an exclusive 18-hole course where you need to be either a member of the course or friend of a member, to play. This important course can be found in the city suburbs and regularly attracts some of the best golfers in the area.
Open: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 06:30 to 18:00
Westgate Golf Course
Address: Creek Street, Spotswood, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3015, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9391 5261
Located in the Inner West district, the Westgate Golf Course is close to the Westgate Bridge. Home to a well-designed nine-hole course, regular competitions, equipment hire and a clubhouse, the Westgate has a fairly strict dress code.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
Yarra Bend Golf Course
Address: Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3078, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9481 3729
The Yarra Bend Golf Course is situated in the Inner East district, within easy reach of the city centre. Featuring sensibly priced fees, 18 holes, equipment hire and much local Aussie wildlife, Yarra Bend is one to look out for.
Open: daily - 06:30 to 18:00
Yarrambat Park Golf Course
Address: Yan Yean Road, Yarrambat, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3091, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9436 2201
Yarrambat Park Golf Course can be found in the suburbs and is home to some truly stunning views. With 18-holes, good facilities and wonderful scenery, fees at Yarrambat Park are inexpensive.
Open: daily - 07:00 to 18:00
