Gardiner's Run ( - )

Gardiner's Run is a relatively new course in Lilydale.  It is very picturesque with Yarra Ranges nearby and a number of holes having the hills as backdrops.

The practice range and facilities are excellent.


Starting on the par 5 10th tee, we were off the whit etees which has the course playing significantly shorter.  I managed to make a good start with 6 pars in first 7 holes fo r20 points.

Not sure what went wrong after those seven holes as from then on only one more par and I struggled to hit a fairway.

Par 3 16th hole



RACV Healesville ( - )

A couple of trips out to Healesville first for a family visit and we managed to squeeze in 9 holes.

View over short 4 hole pitch and putt course

Accommodation and conference facilities

The second nine has 4 par 3 holes so a good test of your short game.

The course is tight in places and some good holes and greens in good condition.

Kingston Heath Golf Club (2)

SGA Victoria headed off to the Melbourne sandbelt again to the prestigious Kingston Heath Golf Club, rated number 2 in Australia.

Practice facilities

Starter Box

From the practice facilities, clubhouse and course this is golf at the highest standard.

Par 5 7th hole

A shotgun start on the par 5 7th hole was a gentle introduction to the course.

The bunkering is a feature at Kingston Heath and with the greens running fast you need to have a good short game around here.

The par 3 holes are fantastic and challenging, in fact any par around here is a good feeling.





Sorrento Golf Club ( - )

A SGA Victoria game had us off to Sorrento Golf Club for the first time and what a treat. 

Practice Range

Fantastic course and facilities.  A number of shorter holes but you ned to think your way around the course, with a few options to play.

Par 3 15th hole

Started with a shotgun start on the 15th hole a terrific par 3 hole guarded by bunkers left

Par 3 17th hole

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Par 4 1st hole

Par 3 2nd hole

Moonah Links (Open) (33)

Ranked at 33 in the  2012 Gold Digest Top 100 it has slipped to 36 in the 2016 rankings thanks to the new courses coming along. 

It is still a fantastic facility and another one of the many great courses on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Started with a shotgun start on par 5 15th hole.  Off the white tees, playing shorter but huge greens were testing putting.

Par 4 1st hole



Flinders Golf Club ( - )

Another drive down the fantastic Mornington Peninsula to Flinders Golf Club for a SGA Tour Victoria game.

My first visit to Flinders Golf Club and I was impressed with the course, the layout that makes you think about each shot, and the greens that although soft were still nice and quick.

18th hole - par 4

We had a shotgun start and were on the par 4 18th to start our round.  Weather was cold with a breeze although well below what had been forecast.

Par 3 - 3rd hole

After a good start, par on the 1st and hitting green in regulation on the par 4 second, I proceeded to 4 putt which started a run of 7 points in 7 holes.

Par 4 - 4th hole The Coffin

Some great holes and views along the way though, with the par 4 4th hole having to navigate two "coffin" ravines, one in the fairway and the other just before the green proved testing with limited yardage markers.

View from 5th tee

View from next to 5th hole

The par 5 5th hole has spectacular views and just watch the OOB on left of fairway - and the odd car risking the drive along the course boundary.




6th hole aptly named "The Hill"

The 6th takes you up a gentle hill and away from the coast before turning for home.