First stop in Victoria at Mildura and had a round at Riverside GC.
The course is a few kms out of Mildura on the banks of the Murray, although there are only small views of the river from the course.
The fairways were in great condition and are lined with huge gum trees on the majority of the holes. Very few bunkers on the course and a couple of water hazards to cross on a couple of holes. The bent greens were in pretty good nick as well, with only the odd little bare spot and the usual pitch marks! The pro said a couple are due to be ripped up, I think 16 green was looking a bit rough on one side.
Tough starter in a Par 4 @ 345m, that is quite narrow and has the green tucked around the corner and a grandstand finishing hole, Par 3 @ 146m to an elevated green hitting between the two large gums make for a challenging round.
Placement off the tee would be the key to playing Riverside, as the number of dogleg holes dictate the next shot.
Riverside GC Par 72 Slope 116 Scratch 71 (Blue)
Green Fee $30