Mornington Peninsula
Australia's modern links trail — an hour south of Melbourne, with Tom Doak, Greg Norman, and Robert Trent Jones Jr. designs on coastal sand.
The Mornington Peninsula has emerged since the 2000s as Australia's premier modern golf destination.
Where the Sand Belt represents classic MacKenzie design, the Peninsula is where contemporary architects
— Tom Doak, Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Greg Norman — have worked with the same sandy soil and
coastal landforms to build a different kind of golf: minimalist, walkable, and fresh.
The precinct includes St Andrews Beach, Moonah Links, The National (Old, Moonah, Ocean), Eagle Ridge,
Cape Schanck, and several others — mostly within 15 minutes of each other.
Trip Tips
- •Base in Rye or Sorrento for the shortest drives to all courses.
- •October to April is prime season; winter is playable but windy.
- •Many courses are public or public-access, unlike the Sand Belt.
- •Pair with 2–3 Sand Belt days in Melbourne for a week-long Australian golf trip.
Courses in Mornington Peninsula
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