Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Royal Melbourne - East Course
The East Course at Royal Melbourne winds through tea tree and Red River gum trees as golfers face a variety of well-bunkered doglegs that demand tee shots struck with thought and precision. The greens are small and undulating, filled with swales and runoffs that reject errant approaches. The 16th is considered one of the best par-3s in the world. It's signature quality is a monstrous bunker that cuts into the front of the green. Ben Crenshaw described it as a "beautiful" hole.
Details
Architect
Alex Russell
Founded
1931
Golf Carts
Limited Availability
Length
6569 / 5813
Type
Sandbelt
Royal Melbourne - West Course
Considered by many the finest course in Australia. This is a strategic gem that demands accuracy off the tee to create the proper angles into the greens, which are heavily undulating and extremely fast. Mackenzie gives golfers multiple strategic options, rewarding the courageous who challenge bunkers to create a better scoring opportunity. No. 5 is a terrific par-3, heavily bunkered and frightening.
Details
Architect
Alister MacKenzie
Founded
1926
Golf Carts
Limited Availability
Length
6645 / 5737
Par
72
Type
Sandbelt
