1. The East Course - 18
2. The west Course - 18
3. The Composite Course - 12 holes from the West Course and 6 holes from the East Course
The Royal Melbourne has been named one of the six Great Golf Courses of Australia
Yardage
5999 m / 6039 m / 6341 m
Par
71 - 72 - 72
Visitors
Private club. Visitors should be from an interstate or overseas recognised golf club, with a current membership identification card and a letter of introduction written from the home club.
Strict dress code.
The maximum handicap applying for men is 27 and women 45.
Green Fees
On application.
Course Designer
Founded in 1891 by a group of Scots, Royal Melbourne is regarded as the oldest golf club in Australia. Queen Victoria conferred its Royal title in 1895.
Influenced by his time with Dr Mackenzie, Mr Alex Russell designed the East Course. It was laid out during 1930-1 and with Mr Mick Morcom in charge of construction was ready for play in 1932.
The West Course was designed in 1926 by Dr Alister Mackenzie. Working with the help of Mr Alex Russell and Mr Mick Morcom (Head Greenkeeper), the course design by Dr Mackenzie was opened for play in 1931.
The Composite Course came into being in 1959 when Royal Melbourne was asked to hold the Canada Cup (now the World Cup). It was decided to use 12 holes from the West Course and 6 holes from the East Course to keep the new Composite Course within the confines of the home paddock. Since then, the Composite Course has been the site for many international Tournaments and is regularly rated in the world's top ten courses.
The Club has hosted many tournaments including the Presidents Cup.
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