Luxury Vacation & Golf Tours
Luxury Vacation & Golf Tours
Slanted greens and Alistair Mackenzie-influenced bunkering give Victoria a reputation as the most artfully laid-out course in the Sandbelt.
The Australian Sandbelt holds so much interest for golfers because so often the middle of the fairway is not the best place from which to play an approach. Greens are slanted in such a way as to reward setup shots which allow use of the entire surface. This is the reward for experience and thought, and why Victoria GC remains such a special place.
Fairways at Victoria flow between gorgeous trees and through a gentle undulating landscapes. Elevated greens here are protected by extensive bunkering. And while the front 9 feels like it plays a bit more flat then the back, the entire course leverages hills so well to produce an overall nice challenge to the entire round.
Alister Mackenzie influenced bunkering at Victoria with his visit in the mid-1920s and this is still certainly felt very much today. The grass around the greens at Victoria is cut very short. This is different from what many Americans will be used to in the States, with longer grass surrounding the greens to stop errant approaches. Shot selection to hold the greens on an approach should take into consideration an old school bump & run – similar to that which would be used in Scotland.
The friendly staff at Victoria and the welcoming grace shown by its members alone should make this course a must-play. One will be hard pressed to find a more in-depth golf experience than an overnight stay in the upstairs clubhouse rooms. Victoria is special in so many ways.
2026 Golf Digest
2026 Golf Digest
Play Kingston Heath After the Australian Open 2026
Tee times on Kingston Heath`s Australian Open tournament layout are available to visiting golfers on 8 December 2026. Places are limited and this kind of access does not come around often.
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Adelaide is Building Something Special for Golf Travelers
A $45 million course redesign, six Australian Opens, and a world-class island course. South Australia is giving serious golfers serious reasons to visit. Adelaide has long been worth a place on any serious golf travel itinerary. Royal Adelaide sits among the finest courses in the country. Now, a major investment is set to give you even more reasons to visit....
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St. Andrews Beach Golf Course
Architects: Tom Doak & Mike Clayton
When most golfers visit Melbourne, they head straight for the iconic Sandbelt classics. However, just 50 miles south and about an hour from the CBD, the Mornington Peninsula stretches out in sweeping duneland that Tom Doak himself once called "one of my favorite pieces of ground I`ve…
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📸 St Andrews Beach Golf
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The Ultimate Guide to Tasmania’s Great Walks
Tasmania is widely considered Australia’s premier walking destination. Located off the country’s southern coast, this island offers dramatic coastal cliffs, alpine mountains, white sand beaches, and ancient forests, all within relatively close proximity. For travelers seeking outdoor adventure without sacrificing comfort, Tasmania’s guided walks provide an ideal balance of wilderness and luxury. Unlike traditional hiking trips, these experiences combine expert guides, comfortable private lodges, and exceptional food and wine.
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📸 Great Walks of Australia / Tourism Australia
Why 7 Mile Beach Is One of Australia’s Best Golf Courses
When a brand new golf course earns a place among Australia’s top ten, it demands attention. Even more so when that course has only just opened its full eighteen holes. Yet that is exactly what 7 Mile Beach has achieved, securing a spot among the country’s elite and confirming what many in the golf world already suspected.
📸 7 Mile Golf
