The Dunes Golf Links
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The Dunes Golf Links

18 holes • Par 72 • 6,464m

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About The Dunes Golf Links

The Dunes Golf Links at Rye on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is an 18-hole public links designed by Tony Cashmore and opened in 1997. The championship course occupies deep sandy terrain suited to firm links-style golf and is accompanied by a separate nine-hole course called The Cups. Current Australian Golf Course Guide information lists The Dunes at 6,464 metres, while other published configurations vary slightly by tee.

Cashmore's design is defined by natural dune movement and extensive bunkering ranging from deep pots to larger irregular sandy areas. Practice facilities include a 300-metre driving range with grass tees, putting and pitching greens and a practice bunker. The clubhouse includes a bar, bistro, locker rooms and other hospitality facilities.

The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,464m (7,069 yards). Designed by Tony Cashmore, the course originally opened in 1997. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Putting Green, Pitching Green, Practice Bunker, Clubhouse, Bar, Bistro, Locker Rooms, and 1 more.

History & Design

1997
Opened
Tony Cashmore
Architects
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Course Style
Tony Cashmore links on Mornington Peninsula dune terrain
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Origins

The Dunes was developed on sandy coastal terrain at Rye and opened in 1997.

Design Philosophy

Tony Cashmore used the existing dune movement and deep sandy base to create a links-style routing. Bunkering is a major architectural element, ranging from compact pot bunkers to broad irregular sand features.

Recognition

The Dunes has repeatedly appeared in Australian national course and public-access rankings.

Today

The property offers the 18-hole Dunes course and the separate nine-hole Cups course, along with extensive practice and accommodation facilities.

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Facilities

Driving RangePutting GreenPitching GreenPractice BunkerClubhouseBarBistroLocker RoomsAccommodation

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Other
The Dunes Midweek$1002026 Golf Course Guide published standard rate.
Weekend
The Dunes Weekend/Public Holiday$1252026 Golf Course Guide published standard rate; also applies 26 Dec 2025-11 Jan 2026.
9 hole
The Cups 9 Holes$452026 Golf Course Guide published standard rate.

Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.

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Tony Cashmore is an Australian golf course architect celebrated for his sensitive integration of natural dune and…