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St Andrews Beach Golf Course

St Andrews Beach Course

St Andrews Beach Course is an integral part of Victoria's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Fingal. Located in Fingal, Victoria, this course is set amidst coastal dunes terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects St Andrews Beach Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.

links · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,090 m · 2006
ArchitectTom Doak · Tom Doak
At a glance
St Andrews Beach Course is an integral part of Victoria's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around Fingal. Located in Fingal, Victoria, this course is set amidst coastal dunes terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects St Andrews Beach Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
Geography & setting
St Andrews Beach Course is located in Fingal, Victoria, Australia. The course is laid out on coastal dunes terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
The course opened in the mid-2000s as a private project and became publicly accessible in 2009. Tom Doak was the principal architect.
Architecture
Natural valleys, generous fairways, sandy ground and greens tied closely to the terrain define the design.
The course in detail
The course comprises 18 holes, with a par of 70, measuring approximately 6090 meters from the back tees. The course utilizes its coastal dunes environment to craft angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Club experience
The experience combines the course, its landscape and the culture of St Andrews Beach Golf Course.
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Practical information
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