46 London Bridge Rd,
Portsea, Victoria 3944
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Wendy Dragojlo (Golf Operations Mgr)The Course:
18 holes. Links-style. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Original design by Jock Young (1925). Extension from 14 to 18 holes by Jack Howard & Sloan Morpeth (1955). Later improvements by Michael Clayton (2000).
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On the Mornington Peninsula, 102 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 right into Boneo Road. After 1.9 km turn left onto Point Nepean Road (and follow the beach). After approx 12 km, in Sorrento, continue to follow the Nepean Point Rd, direction Portsea. Portsea is located 4 km after Sorrento.
Portsea
Portsea Golf Club: Mainly cut out of the coastal forest of small, knarled, wind-blown trees that cover this end of the Mornington Peninsula, golf at Portsea enjoys a very linksy feel. This predominantly open and expansive course, with its good-width fairways and grassy-topped bunkers, is laid out over impressively rolling, sandy terrain.
Most holes at Portsea are played either up or downhill, something your legs are likely to register by the end of the round. From the highest elevations you may get a glimpse of Port Phillip Bay, but extensive sea views are not the key feature of Portsea.
The fast greens with their steep run-offs, and plenty of small trees and bushes, seem to combine to "punish" what you might otherwise think are good shots.
Local knowledge here certainly plays its part. In particular, beware the short par-4s. With names like Little Devil, they need to be carefully assessed and treated with due respect. When the wind blows, as is often the case here, the course will fully test your game - and then some!
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends outside of competition times.
Booking in advance advised. Handicap required.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire.
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In early January each year, Portsea hosts the Portsea Pro-Am, a well known tournament that attracts many celebrities and Australian professionals.
Australia's 49th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2024/25).
46 London Bridge Rd, Portsea, VIC 3944
+61 (0)3 5981 6100
Visit websiteLocated less than two hours drive from Melbourne, the new Mercure Portsea Resort & Golf Course has panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay. The hotel is a fully integrated development incorporating a golf club, accommodation and function complex. The 25-room resort caters to upmarket tourists as well as corporate events, meetings and weddings.
Portsea
Sorento
Moonah Links (Open & Legends courses); The National (Moonah, Old and Ocean courses); St Andrews Beach; The Dunes; Cape Schanck
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Portsea; Sorrento
Moonah Links (Open & Legends courses); The National (Moonah, Old and Ocean courses); St Andrews Beach; The Dunes; Cape Schanck
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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