Woodlands Golf Club
Sandbelt

Woodlands Golf Club

18 holes • Par 72 • 6,111m

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About Woodlands Golf Club

Woodlands Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 Melbourne Sandbelt course in Mordialloc. The club was formally established as Mordialloc Golf Club on 17 July 1913, with Richard Banks laying out the original nine for an opening day on 6 September. A.

Scott, Mick Morcom and Alec Russell subsequently made important architectural and conditioning contributions. Russell redesigned key sections in 1934-36, including the 11th, 16th and 17th holes. Tom Doak designed a separate Centenary 19th hole in 2013.

The course is an 18-hole sandbelt golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,111m. Designed by Richard Banks and Sam Bennetts, the course originally opened in 1913. It is open to members and their guests. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Pro Shop, Golf Lessons, Clubhouse, Bar, Golf Carts.

History & Design

1913
Opened
Richard Banks & Sam Bennetts
Architects
Mick Morcom & J.D.A. Scott & Alex Russell & Tom Doak
Redesigned By
Sandbelt
Course Style
Original-site Melbourne Sandbelt course with layered architectural history
Known For
Victorian Amateur Championship; Victorian Open
Hosted
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Origins

Permission to play over the Mayfield Estate led to the formal creation of Mordialloc Golf Club on 17 July 1913. Richard Banks laid out nine holes for opening day on 6 September 1913.

Did You Know?
Woodlands is the only historic Melbourne Sandbelt club that has remained on its original site throughout its history.

Design Philosophy

Woodlands evolved through several architectural hands. Its modern identity centres on small, firm greens, tightly cut surrounds and strategic Sandbelt bunkering rather than excessive length. Alec Russell's 1930s alterations strengthened the strategic character of several important holes.

Development

Sam Bennetts expanded the club to 18 holes in 1919. A. Scott advised on bunkering and later changes, Mick Morcom influenced turf and green preparation, and Alec Russell redesigned key areas in 1934-36.

The club became Woodlands in 1925. Tom Doak added a commemorative 19th hole in 2013.

Recognition

Woodlands hosted the 1934 Victorian Amateur and later the Victorian Open, including Robert Allenby's course-record 66 in his 1991 victory.

Today

The club remains a private Sandbelt institution with controlled visitor access and continues to play on the same Mordialloc property used since 1913.

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Facilities

Driving RangePutting GreenChipping GreenPro ShopGolf LessonsClubhouseDining AvailableBarGolf Carts

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Manager-Introduced Guest - Domestic$350Visitor access is subject to club availability and visitor conditions.
Manager-Introduced Guest - International$450Visitor access is subject to club availability and visitor conditions.

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

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Course Design

Architects & designers

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Early Melbourne professional Richard Banks laid out the original nine holes for the club's opening in September 1913.

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Sam BennettsDesigner

Club professional Sam Bennetts laid out a second nine in 1919, expanding Woodlands to 18 holes.

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Mick MorcomRenovated

Royal Melbourne greenkeeper Mick Morcom advised Woodlands on greens preparation, seeding and conditioning during the…

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J.D.A. ScottRenovated

English golf architect J.D.A. Scott advised on bunkering and new holes and implemented significant changes by the…

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Alex RussellRenovated

Alex Russell (1892–1961) was an Australian amateur champion golfer, soldier, grazier—and notably a golf course…

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Tom DoakRenovated

Tom Doak (born 1961 in New York, raised in Stamford, Connecticut) studied landscape architecture at Cornell University…