Trent Jones Drive, off Boneo Rd,
Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 3939
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+61 (0)3 5950 8000Pro shop
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+61 (0)3 5950 8072Website
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Peter Tate (resident professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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On the Mornington Peninsula, 95 km S of Melbourne.
From the centre of Melbourne travel south-east on the Nepean Highway (Hwy 3). After approx 27 km, in Edithvale, turn left into Edithvale Rd. After 2.7 km turn right onto Hwy 11 and stay on it for 56 km (Mornington Peninsula Fwy > Frankston Fwy > Moorooduc Hwy > Mornington Peninsula Fwy). At end of Freeway (Rte 11) turn left into Boneo Road. After 9 km turn right into Trent Jones Drive follow signs to clubhouse.
Cape Schanck
Cape Schanck Golf Course: Each hole of this very pleasantly undulating course is individually sculpted from the trees and bushes that once covered this and all other parts of the Mornington Peninsula.
After a solid, and one might say American feeling front nine, the wind freshens as you head up the short par-4 10th, to be greeted at the 11th tee by the first of several wonderful back-nine sea and Mornington Peninsula views. The "price" of these views is levied in the form of tighter fairways and greater undulation, with the early good-width rolling fairways being replaced by some much tougher and tighter drives.
The elevation changes create plenty of interesting holes, not least the superb par-3 14th, with a backdrop of the ocean and parts of the National GC. In true Trent Jones fashion, some of the greens here are huge - at the short par-4 6th the green must measure fully 80 metres from front to back.
Among other Trent Jones features are a smattering of water hazards, including a small lake guarding the front of the green at the excellent par-3 7th. All in all a good course, with its even more impressive twin just next door (the Trent Jones designed Old Course of the National GC).
Stay&Play at Cape Schanck: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
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Cape Schanck's logo depicts a lighthouse, originally established on the rocky Cape in 1859. A small museum at the lighthouse is open to the public.
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) operates four golf resort properties, all with onsite accommodation. The four are: Healesville (60 km E of Melbourne, Vic); Torquay GC (21 km south of Geelong, Vic); Cape Schanck Resort (Mornington Peninsula, Vic) and Royal Pines Resort (75 km SE of Brisbane, Qld).
Australia's 72nd best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2024/25).
Trent Jones Drive (via Boneo Road), Cape Schanck, Victoria 3939
+61 (0)3 5950 8000
Visit websiteRACV Cape Schanck Resort is excellently positioned to make the most of the Mornington Peninsula, with views stretching from Melbourne’s skyline to the rugged shores of the Bass Strait. This five-star coastal resort includes a luxury spa, it's own championship golf course (and access to many others nearby), and locally sourced food and wine at the resort’s restaurants.
Cape Schanck
The National (Moonah, Old and Gunnamatta courses); Moonah Links (Open & Legends courses).
The Dunes; St Andrews Beach; Sorrento; Portsea
Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 3939
+61 (0)3 5988 2000
Visit websitePeppers Moonah Links Resort is located on the Mornington Peninsula in prime Australian coast and bushland, less than an hour and a half from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. Here you can enjoy the landscaped gardens and rolling green hills views outside your deluxe room or suite, treat yourself to a relaxing spa or outdoor thermal hot spring bath. Food and wine fans are also well looked after at the resort’s Pebbles Restaurant.
Moonah Links (Open & Legend courses)
Cape Schanck; The National (Moonah, Old and Gunnamatta courses); St Andrews Beach; The Dunes.
Sorrento; Portsea
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