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Tips for golfing in Victoria

The Sands - Torquay

Teeing up

  • Green fees can range from $20 for a suburban public course to $300 to play on one of the exclusive private courses (where special conditions apply)
  • Motorised carts are not common on courses in Melbourne and Victoria, with most locals preferring to walk. However, many newer courses do have carts available on request
  • Many clubs and courses are establishing 'no metal spikes' policies – check in advance whether spikes will be accepted
  • Check on dress code, as some of the private clubs have a more formal attitude
  • Be sure to book your tee time in advance, as many courses are busy and some clubs have limited tee bookings available.

Climate
A temperate climate and the state’s sandy soil are well suited to growing the bent grass that provides outstanding putting surfaces and lush green fairways, while a predominantly mild weather pattern ensures player comfort.

Types of courses
Melbourne is famous as a golfing destination, primarily for the sand-belt courses in the region south-east of the city. Courses benefit from an excellent sand base, allowing greenkeepers to grow carpet-like couch fairways with ease. The natural drainage following rainfall allows for uninterrupted play. 

There are also numerous bay and peninsula courses nearby that are growing in prestige. They offer an array of links and dune settings.

Many high-quality layouts overlook the spectacular coastline of Bass Strait, and there are a number of new and emerging resort courses.

In northern Victoria, Murray River courses are renowned for amazing river gum backdrops and ochre-coloured sand in the bunkers. And don’t forget the pretty wood and parkland 18-holers in natural valley and mountain locales.

Accessible and affordable
Most courses are open to both members and green-fee-paying non-members, and are very affordable. Private golf courses, only open to members and their guests, are found pre-dominantly in the Melbourne metropolitan area. Use interstate or international membership to arrange access to these courses or ask a golf tour operator about arranging a round. Green fees at these courses are at the high end of the scale by Australian standards, but are excellent value when compared with golfing destinations in England, Ireland, Scotland, Japan and North America.