As March is one of Melbourne’s best months for travel and golf, early bookings of hotels and to secure tee times are very important to avoid missed opportunities. Therefore i request that let me know one way or the other about your interest in joining this golf tour by the end of October please.
THE MELBOURNE SAND BELT GOLF COURSE REGION
Melbourne is Australia's number one golf mecca.
Overview Victoria, including the southeastern part of Melbourne, is home to many great golf courses that every golf enthusiast should try at least once. There are many famous golf courses with a variety of interesting courses, including championship courses where world-class golf tournaments are held, and historic courses that are essential to Australian golf history. There are also golf resorts with attached golf courses, such as golf courses where you can play while admiring the spectacular views, and golf courses where you can play comfortably surrounded by magnificent nature, so why not plan a trip that focuses on playing golf? On this trip, you'll enjoy playing private courses in the Sand belt, while staying at a deluxe hotel in the city.
Below the southern outskirts of one of the world’s most liveable cities, is a rich vein of sandy loam subsoil upon which are situated eight of the best golf courses in Australia known throughout the world, as the famous Melbourne Sand belt. These Clubs have played host to countless great championships including The Australian Open, The Johnnie Walker Classic, The Australian Masters, The World Match Play Championship, The Women’s Australian Open, The Presidents Cup and the World Cup of Golf.
This is a guaranteed play tour of Australia's No. 1 exclusive course where you can enjoy premium content, all of which are ranked in the world's top 100 courses (please contact us for course names).
Excellent access to eight world-famous golf courses There is a common misconception that this world-famous golf course in the sandbelt area of Melbourne's suburbs is only open to members. However, in reality, even regular tourists can play. (*You may need to prepare a letter of introduction etc. in advance) Of course, it may be difficult to play at a desired time that perfectly fits a traveler's schedule. But you can also enjoy an afternoon of play at some of the best golf courses, including Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Victoria, Metropolitan, Yarra Yala, Commonwealth, Huntingdale and Peninsula Kingswood. It is not impossible to conquer all of these golf courses in one trip.
``It's no exaggeration to say that Melbourne is the best golf destination,'' says Ivan Porter, a former professional golfer and current local TV commentator. "It's very rare in the world to find a city that has eight world-class golf courses within 20km of its downtown area."
Jeff Ogilvie, 2006 US Open champion and long-time member of Victoria Golf Club, has experience visiting some of the greatest golf courses around the world. “The sand in the sandbelt is very unique. You don't find sand like it anywhere else in the world. It's incredibly hard, but you can still grow amazing grass. The golf course has low shrubbery and large trees that always create a wonderful environment.”
“Sandbelt courses owe their existence to the contributions of greats such as Alistair Mackenzie. Royal Melbourne was renovated by great course architects in its early days. Many great golf courses were designed throughout the Sandbelt, and today it has established itself as one of the most distinctive golf courses in the world."
ヤラ・ヤラ・ゴルフクラブ・メルボルン ■催行会社:YARRA YARRA GOLF COURSE
The primary architect of this renowned Sandbelt course was Alex Russell who, in 1926, had formed a partnership with the famed Dr Alister MacKenzie during his brief visit to Australia. Today, Yarra Yarra remains substantially the same as the original layout and, like all great golf courses, has stood the test of time. Many of the world’s greatest golfers have competed in tournaments here. This includes, Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Karrie Webb, Anika Sorensten, Jan Stephenson and Rachel Teske. What’s more, Robert Allenby and Stuart Appleby both launched their professional careers from their membership as amateurs at Yarra Yarra.
Located on the Melbourne Sandbelt, just 25 minutes from the central business district, Commonwealth Golf Club is revered for its challenging driving holes and subtle sloping greens which call for accurate shot making when playing from the fairway. Designed by club professional Sam Bennett, the first 12 holes opened early in 1921 and the full 18 were in play by 1924. In 1926, Charles Lane, the Club Captain, travelled abroad to study golf architecture and met British designer Harry Colt, a former partner of Alister.
Rising to fame in 1979 with the inaugural hosting of the Australian Masters, Huntingdale has emerged as one of the most recognisable golf courses in Australia. Since 1979, Huntingdale has played host to some of the most famous names in golf, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.
Victoria Golf Club is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s rolling sandbelt country, close to Metropolitan and Kingston Heath, in the beachside suburb of Cheltenham. It offers a sporting experience on par with the worlds best. Host club for the 2002 Australian Open Championship and the 2010 and 2011 Australian Masters
Designer: Oscar Damman, William Meader & Alister Mackenzie (1927)
Tucked away quietly in Melbourne’s south-east, just twenty five minutes from the CBD, The Metropolitan Golf Club enjoys a reputation as one of the best-conditioned and most beautiful courses in the country. Pure couch grass fairways with large, fast bent-grass greens that are hand-mown to the edges of the greenside bunkers add greatly to the challenge of the course. Throughout its rich history Metropolitan has challenged the best players in the world. In total the Club has hosted seven Australian Opens, five Australian PGAs, ten other professional tournaments and in 2001 hosted the Australian Amateur Championship for the fifth time. Designers: J B MacKenzie (original), Dr Alister MacKenzie, Peter Thomson (previous modifications), Ogilvy Clayton Golf Design (current).
■キングストンヒースゴルフクラブ・メルボルン ■催行会社:KINGSTON HEALTH GOLF COURSE
Kingston Heath Golf Club is one of Australia’s best golf courses. Ranked #19 in the world by US golf Digest, Kingston Heath enjoys an enviable reputation for its superb conditioning all year round. Kingston Heath has hosted many major national and international tournaments including the 2009 and 2012 Australian Masters and the 2016 World Cup of Golf.
Designers: Dan Soutar (1925)/Alister Mackenzie (1926)
Located 40 minutes from Melbourne toward the Mornington Peninsula, Peninsula Kingswood underwent some radical redevelopment of its two courses (North and South) and on-site facilities. Australian Architects Ogilvy Clayton Mead (OCM) were tasked with redeveloping the courses and the results are nothing short of spectacular. With wide open fairways lined by natural shrubbery and quite possibly the best greens in the land, Peninsula Kingswood is a must play for any avid golfer. Enjoy dinner in the modern Clubhouse restaurant and stay overnight at Peninsula Kingswood’s onsite accommodation.
Located on the Melbourne Sandbelt, just 25 minutes from the central business district, Commonwealth Golf Club is revered for its challenging driving holes and subtle sloping greens which call for accurate shot making when playing from the fairway. Designed by club professional Sam Bennett, the first 12 holes opened early in 1921 and the full 18 were in play by 1924. In 1926, Charles Lane, the Club Captain, travelled abroad to study golf architecture and met British designer Harry Colt, a former partner of Alister.