Cheltenham · Australia · Victoria

Kingston Heath Golf Club

Championship Course is part of Victoria's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Cheltenham.

sandbelt · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,352 m · 1925
ArchitectDan Soutar; Mick Morcom; bunkering advice Alister MacKenzie
At a glance
Championship Course is part of Victoria's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Cheltenham. Located in Cheltenham, in the Victoria region, this course is set on firm, sandy soil, ideal for integrated bunkers and trajectory play. It should be presented not as a mere destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Championship Course for the singularity of its architecture, its history, and its territory. Championship Course is located in Cheltenham, in the Victoria region of Australia. The course develops on firm, sandy soil, conducive to integrated bunkers and trajectory play. This geographical reading should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Founded in 1909, the present course officially opened in 1925. Dan Soutar designed the routing, Mick Morcom built it and Alister MacKenzie later advised on bunkering and the famous fifteenth.
Architecture
The course utilizes its sandbelt environment to organize angles, hazards, and green approaches. The course features 18 holes, a par 72, and measures approximately 6352 meters from the reference markers.
Club experience
The private club has hosted numerous Australian Opens and will stage the 2028 Presidents Cup.
Practical information