The National Golf Club

The Old Course is part of Victoria's golfing heritage, reflecting the development of golf around Cape Schanck. Located in Cape Schanck, Victoria, this course is set on a coastal clifftop terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Australia, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects the Old Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory. The Old Course is situated in Cape Schanck, Victoria, Australia. The course unfolds across a coastal clifftop terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.

Opened in 1988, the Old Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. as the original course at The National.

The course utilizes its coastal clifftop environment to shape angles, hazards, and green approaches. The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6290 meters from the championship tees.

The original clubhouse and coastal views give the course a central role in the club’s identity.