Public Golf Courses in Melbourne, Victoria

Of all the public courses in Melbourne, the Royal Park Golf Club is closest to the inner city. There are nine- and 18-hole competitions every Sunday. There are nine holes at over 2,000 meters, with a par 66.

P.O. Box 94
Brunswick South
Victoria 3055
(03) 9387 3585
www.rpgc.org.au

Located in the Maroondah Leisure Facilities, Ringwood Golf Course is a picturesque par 70 course. There's a complete golf shop, three practice greens and golf clinics.

P.O. Box 760
Heathmont
Victoria 3135
(03) 9298 4500
www.ringwoodgolfclub.com.au.

There's a neat dress code at this Oakleigh Golf Course, located in the city of Monash. The club offers lessons for children and juniors, as well as Inter-Club Pennant Competitions. There are seven par 3's and two par 4's among its nine holes.

P.O. Box 36
Chadstone
Victoria 3128
(03) 9568 3307
www.oakleighgolf.com.au

The Albert Golf Course is open seven days a week. Located next to Albert Park Lake, just a couple of kilometers from the center of the city. It's a par 72, 18-hole course, with majestic elms and many other species of trees.

P.O. Box 7478
St. Kilda Road
Melbourne
Victoria
(03) 9510 5588
www.golfvictoria.com.au

Golfers visiting the Mornington Peninsula will enjoy The Dunes, a par 72 course with a strict dress code. The 18-hole course covers more than 6,000 meters.

Browns Road
Rye, Victoria 3941
(03) 5985 1334
www.thedunes.com.au

Ivanhoe Golf Course is in the Yarra River Valley. Green fees include special rates for students and seniors. There are competitions every week, a ladies' club, and a private function room here. The club is part of the Globe Access Australia handicapping network.

P.O. Box 1003
Ivanhoe
Victoria
(03) 9499 7001
www.ivanhoegolf.com.au

Eagle Ridge is a resort-style championship course set among lakes and waterfalls. The layout is par 72 with 18 holes at more than 6,000 meters. It's in The Cups area, just an hour's drive from the city.

Browns Road
The Cups
Mornington Peninsula
Victoria 3939
(03) 5988 6341
www.eagleridge.com.au

Just north of Melbourne, Growling Frog has won environmental awards for its beautiful 18-hole, par 75 course. It's open every day of the year from dawn until dusk. The resident teacher, Wayne Rogers, is one of the most experienced in the country.

Locked Bag 1
Bundoora MDC 3083
(03) 9716 3477
www.growlingfroggolfcourse.com.au

Considered to be not only challenging and beautiful but also a good value, Tirhatuan Lakes is only 30 minutes from the city. It's designed with 18-holes at 5,400 meters.

Corner Police & Stud Roads
Rowville, Victoria, 3178
(03) 9795 3352
www.tirhatuangolf.com.au