And Let It Fly!
Any avid golfer understands that the golfing in Melbourne is more than ideal and classic. It’s true, the perfect grounds and places where the course are constructed could not have conditions any better if it was all man made. Thanks to the just right soil in the Melbourne area, the grass of the courses are easily kept perfect. The bunkers and sands are able to have lip heights that seem unreal to many. The vibrant green of the grass is always showing, and the greens are always rolling fast. Moderate climates are also a huge factor in creating the ideal grass and best putting. So, the question is obviously not if you will play when you visit Melbourne, but where you will be playing. Wherever it is you choose to get your golf fix, you will definitely appreciate the gorgeous layouts and scenery along with the challenges on all of the Melbourne area golf courses.
Sandhurst Club
Not only is the Sandhurst Club home to PGA’s National Learning Centre, but the two golf course are absolutely world-class. Each of the holes on the North Course are devoted to some of Australia’s most amazing golfers. You you notice as you continue your way through the course that there are plaques at each tee that reveal the golfing greats and allow the player to take a wonderful journey through the history of golf in Australia.
Long Island Country Club
The Long Island Country Club is one that has a history and long standing in golf in Melbourne. The club was officially opened in the year 1938, and it has since truly withstood the test of time. Imagine remarkable and firm fairways lined by trees and flawless putting greens, and that is what you get when you visit this true treasure of a golf course. Remarkable!
Settlers Run
The course at the residential and golfing community Settlers Run was designed by the Great White Shark himself, Greg Norman. The golfing facilities are managed by none other than Troon Golf, one of the highest respected names in the golf management industry. When designing the par 72 course, Norman kept the natural features in mind and in play to create such a beautiful and scenic course that completely rivals others in the area.
