Cheltenham · Australia · Victoria
Victoria Golf Club
The Championship Course is part of Victoria's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Cheltenham.
sandbelt · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,250 m · 1927
ArchitectOscar Damman; Bill Meader; Alister MacKenzie guidance
At a glance
The 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 ground, which is ideal for integrated bunkers and trajectory play. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, complete with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player.
The Championship Course is located in Cheltenham, in the Victoria region of Australia. The course is set on firm, sandy ground, which is ideal for integrated bunkers and trajectory play. This geographical interpretation should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Founded in 1903 at Fishermans Bend, Victoria moved to Cheltenham in 1927. Oscar Damman and Bill Meader laid out the course with bunkering guidance from Alister MacKenzie.
Architecture
The course utilizes its sandbelt environment to organize angles, hazards, and green approaches.
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6250 meters from the championship tees.
Club experience
The private club has a strong Australian Open history and a central place on the Melbourne Sandbelt.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.victoriagolf.com.au/