Melbourne
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Original design by Victor "Vic" East (1920); various later modifications by Herbert L. “Cargie” Rymill, W.L. Spicer (1927), Joe Kirkwood, Alex Russell, Alister MacKenzie (1931), Sloan Morpeth, and more recently Neil Crafter & Paul Mogford (2018).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Private club
Melbourne
Peter Thomson, Mike Wolveridge & Ross Perrett
On application
Melbourne
Several contributors have evolved the course design, including Club Professional Sam Bennett (1921), Charles Lane (Club Capt 1923-33), Sloan Morpeth (Club Secretary 1930-62) and Kevin Hartley (1992).
Wkends restrictd
Melbourne
Sam Berriman
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Tony Cashmore & Associates
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Greg Norman designed the 27-hole layout at this site (2015).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Graham Marsh
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
David Myles Maxwell
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Current course at Lilydale (opened 2014) designed by Pacific Coast Design (lead architect Phil Ryan).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Graham Marsh
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Michael Clayton and Michael Cocking redesigned the existing course in 2009.
Rsrt guests only
Melbourne
Tony Cashmore in consultation with Nicklaus Design.
Rsrt guests only
Melbourne
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Original design at this location by Charles "Hugh" Alison (1941). Subsequent improvements by Jack Newton, Graeme Grant & John Spencer (1998).
Not weekends
Melbourne
Original design by Dan Soutar (1923). Bunkering improvements by Dr Alister MacKenzie (1926).
(Closed in 2018)
Melbourne
Tony Cashmore
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Original design by J.B. MacKenzie (1908). Later improvements by Dr Alister MacKenzie (1926). Dick Wilson (USA) designed new holes in 1960 when a few original holes were absorbed by a school building project.
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Ross Perrett
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Peter Thomson, Mike Wolveridge & Ross Perrett
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Original design by Peter Thomson, Mike Wolveridge & Ross Perrett; significantly reworked by Tom Doak (2019).
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Gordon Bernard Oliver (Scottish golf course architect who lived in Australia).
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Greg Norman Golf Course Design (lead designer Bob Harrison).
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Original 11-hole course laid out by Scottish/Australian architect Gordon Bernard Oliver (1924); extended to 18 holes (1926). Using only a few holes from the existing course at the time, the current North and South courses designed by Sloan Morpeth (1967-69). Later improvements by Michael Clayton (2001), and a major renovation by Michael Clayton & Mike Cocking (2017).
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Original 11-hole course laid out by Scottish/Australian architect Gordon Bernard Oliver (1924); extended to 18 holes (1926). Using only a few holes from the existing course at the time, the current North and South courses designed by Sloan Morpeth (1967-69). Later improvements by Michael Clayton (2001), and a major renovation by Michael Clayton & Mike Cocking (2017).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Original design by Jock Young (1925). Extension from 14 to 18 holes by Jack Howard & Sloan Morpeth (1955). Later improvements by Michael Clayton (2000).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Mike Clayton
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Alex Russell (1930); with more recent improvements by Neil Crafter & Paul Mogford.
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Original designer unknown. Recent improvements by OCM Golf (Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking & Ashley Mead).
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Alex Russell, with Mick Morcom in charge of construction. The East course opened for play in 1932.
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Designed in 1926 by Dr Alister MacKenzie. Working with Alex Russell and Mick Morcom (Head Greenkeeper), the course opened for play in 1931.
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Greg Norman Golf Course Design (lead designer Bob Harrison).
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Peter Thomson & Ross Perrett designed both courses: North (2004) and Champions (2008).
Rsrt guests, O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Stuart Appleby
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Greg Norman Golf Course Design (lead designer Harley Kruse).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Current design by J.D. Scott (1929). Recent improvements by Neil Crafter & Paul Mogford.
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Sam Berriman
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Vern Morcom
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Tom Doak
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Tony Cashmore
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Tony Cashmore in consultation with Nick Faldo.
Weekdays only
Melbourne
Existing course laid out by William Meader (Founder) & Oscar Damman (Club Captain) when Club moved to Cheltenham (1923). Bunkering improvements by Dr Alister MacKenzie (1926). Further improvements by Michael Clayton (2001).
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Original design by Rowley Banks and J.D. Scott (1913). Professional golfer Sam Bennett completed the 18-holes three years later. Further improvements by Mick Morcom (1928). Recent improvements by Mike Clayton & Harley Kruse.
O/seas & I/state
Melbourne
Original design at this location by Alex Russell (1929). Recently renovated and improved by Tom Doak & Brian Slawnik.
Visitors welcome
Melbourne
Current course in this location designed by Ross Watson (2008).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
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.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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