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26th November 2013 09:58 AM
#1
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Best Public Book-able Golf Course in Melbourne?
Hi guys,
I'm helping a friend organise a golf day for a number of visiting foreign corporates in Melbourne in late January. They will effectively be two groups of public players trying to get on - they won't have handicaps. Understand that the likes of Royal Melbourne is not bookable, and the likes of Moonah Links and St Andrew's Beach are maybe a bit too far (1 hr drive). Ideally looking for somewhere they can get to within 20 minutes of the city (if possible). Having not lived or played golf in Melbourne before, was wondering if anyone might know whats the best golf course that we might be able to book in at?
Last edited by Icestorm959; 26th November 2013 at 10:50 AM.
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26th November 2013 10:10 AM
#2
Yarra Bend, Freeway, Albert Park
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26th November 2013 10:25 AM
#3
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
Do yarra bend. Albert park is rubbish.
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26th November 2013 10:35 AM
#4
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Yarra bend for me but have a look at Waterford Valley I don't mind it for a public track
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26th November 2013 10:44 AM
#5
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Thanks all - had a quick look, doesn't appear that any of these are in the Top 100 Golfer's Digest, but it seems Yarra Bend is the best bet.
They are playing NSW GC in Sydney so it will be quite a step down when they get to Melbourne
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26th November 2013 10:47 AM
#6
You didnt' mention you wanted top 100
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26th November 2013 10:53 AM
#7
For a "better" good course I would make the drive down to Mornington Peninsula for the sandbelt courses.
1. St Andrews
2. Dunes
3. Moonah Links
All very accessible to the public.
Or 13th Beach may be a little nearer to cbd.
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26th November 2013 10:58 AM
#8
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Top 100, St. Andrews and the dunes any day it's well worth the trip
All other city public tracks fail in comparison, nothing even close.
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26th November 2013 11:00 AM
#9
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
ruud
For a "better" good course I would make the drive down to Mornington Peninsula for the sandbelt courses.
1. St Andrews
2. Dunes
3. Moonah Links
All very accessible to the public.
Or 13th Beach may be a little nearer to cbd.
Thanks, unfortunately those are all an hour out of the city!
Sorry mate - to clarify, I'm after the best golf course within 20-30 minutes of the city that the public can get on (how expensive the green fees are is not an issue, as long as they can get on) I guess one way to judge "best" is to see where the course is ranked on the top 100.
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26th November 2013 11:01 AM
#10
Senior Member
Major Winner
Give Southern a call, as they may not have a corporate booking that day.
You don't get me. I'm part of the Union.
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26th November 2013 11:06 AM
#11
My mate organisers Corp golf for overseas players to get into Royal Melb, Kinston Heath and a few other courses. If $ is not an issue, then you can talk to him.
PM me your details, and I will pass it on to him,
Last edited by ruud; 26th November 2013 at 11:11 AM.
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26th November 2013 11:11 AM
#12
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
ruud
My mate organisers Corp golf for overseas players to get into Royal Melb, Kinston Heath and a few other courses. If $ is not an issues, then you can talk to him.
PM me your details, and I will pass it on to him,
Awesome - thanks mate will do.
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26th November 2013 02:04 PM
#13
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
if money is not an option surely they could chopper it down to the peninsula?
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26th November 2013 03:54 PM
#14
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
GuyIncognito
if money is not an option surely they could chopper it down to the peninsula?
Interesting idea - I think I might just suggest to them that they go the extra half hour (probably by car, but I'll raise the chopper option haha) and have a hit down at one of the courses on the Peninsula, as it seems based on everyone's suggestion there's just a huge gap between those courses and available public City courses.
Thanks all for your advice - have been very helpful!
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26th November 2013 04:14 PM
#15
Senior Member
Major Winner
If you ask really, REALLY nicely you may be able to get on to LaTrobe, Green Acres or Eastern to the north-east of the city.
Otherwise whats Brighton / Ivanhoe like?
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26th November 2013 04:31 PM
#16
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Most courses, even sandbelt courses, will allow OS/interstate guests to play the course. Obviously depends on the day and can be quite costly. I say just call the club and ask.
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26th November 2013 04:37 PM
#17
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
BGH
Most courses, even sandbelt courses, will allow OS/interstate guests to play the course. Obviously depends on the day and can be quite costly. I say just call the club and ask.
Fair point actually, yeah. Bastard interstaters get looked after better than the locals do!
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26th November 2013 05:43 PM
#18
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
BGH
Most courses, even sandbelt courses, will allow OS/interstate guests to play the course. Obviously depends on the day and can be quite costly. I say just call the club and ask.
They are all foreigners but not all of them are members of a golf course at home - which makes it pretty difficult.
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26th November 2013 09:08 PM
#19
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Sandringham? You can see RM from there.
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27th November 2013 05:39 AM
#20
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Forgot about sandringham it's actually pretty good for what it is
I have found Victoria GC the easiest to get on but be prepared to pay $$$$$$$ give them a call
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27th November 2013 08:07 AM
#21
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
Originally Posted by
spanner039
Forgot about sandringham it's actually pretty good for what it is
Sandy isn't 20 mins from the city. And if playing on the weekend, expect a 5+ hour round.
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27th November 2013 08:50 AM
#22
Hi Icestorm,
Not sure if you have been able to secure or lock anything in but I recommend Sunshine Golf Club...very nice track with nice food to enjoy after the round. It's just 20 minutes from the city and has carts available for hire...here is the link to the website www.sunshinegolfclub.com.au....you definitely won't be disappointed with the quality of the course and price. Also you can get 7 day green fee access to the course.
Last edited by ebreks21; 27th November 2013 at 08:52 AM.
Reason: left some info out
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27th November 2013 09:17 AM
#23
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
I think their itinerary forces them to play on the Australia Day long weekend... I suspect that will limit their options somewhat...
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27th November 2013 12:51 PM
#24
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Good luck getting on anywhere then ....
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28th November 2013 12:46 AM
#25
Junior Member
Plays socially on a regular basis
Originally Posted by
spanner039
Yarra bend for me but have a look at Waterford Valley I don't mind it for a public track
These 2 public courses are my favourite in metro Melb
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