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Melbourne's Sandbelt: The Heart of Australian Golf

  • Sep 26, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jan 22

For golf purists, Melbourne’s Sandbelt is hallowed ground. Its unique sandy soil, world-class architecture, and storied tournament history have made it one of the most revered golf regions in the world.


Iconic Courses


  • Royal Melbourne Golf Club – Designed by Alister MacKenzie, the West Course consistently ranks among the world’s Top 10. A timeless masterpiece.


Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Royal Melbourne Golf Club

  • Kingston Heath Golf Club – Another MacKenzie gem, known for its firm, fast conditions and strategic bunkering. The course will host the 2028 Presidents Cup, reaffirming its elite status.

Kingston Heath Golf Club
Kingston Heath Golf Club

  • Victoria Golf Club – A quintessential Sandbelt experience, with subtle design nuances that showcase the region’s distinctive style.

Victoria Golf Club
Victoria Golf Club

Insider Tip

Melbourne’s golf season never ends—Sandbelt courses are playable year-round. Between rounds, savor the city’s thriving food, wine, and arts scene.


Melbourne CBD & Yarra River
Melbourne CBD & Yarra River

Plan Your Trip in Melbourne's Sandbelt

Go beyond the classics with Peninsula Kingswood or The National, two modern Sandbelt standouts.


Peninsula Kingswood
Peninsula Kingswood


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