Rochester Golf Course

Year-round public sandbelt scrapes course with four layouts near Rochester

Rochester Golf Course is a public 18-hole sandbelt sand scrape course located about 7 km southwest of Rochester in Northern Victoria, Australia. Established in 1910, the club moved to its current location in 1984, chosen for its sandy loam soils that provide excellent drainage. The course offers four different layouts and on-site facilities include a pro shop and cart hire.

This is a country sandbelt layout with sand scrape greens that many visitors find a novel and enjoyable change of pace. Players regularly comment on the welcoming atmosphere, with friendly members and helpful staff often singled out as highlights of a round here. With four layouts to choose from, it suits golfers of varying levels, and the well-draining sandy loam soils help keep play available year-round. Impressions of the conditioning vary, and as a small community club it has weathered challenges, but most who play come away describing it as an enjoyable, down-to-earth hidden gem.