Royal Park Golf Course

A quirky nine-hole parkland round on Melbourne's city edge

Royal Park Golf Course is a nine-hole public parkland course in Parkville, just north of Melbourne's CBD, playing to a par of 35 over 2,114 metres. Established in 1903, the layout features eight mapped bunkers and can be played as a single nine or looped for 18 holes. On-site facilities include a putting green, short-game practice area, pro shop, coaching, cart and club hire, and parking.

Reviewers consistently describe Royal Park as a friendly, easygoing course that delivers genuine value, with many highlighting the very affordable green fees as a standout. The setting earns plenty of affection, sitting in a leafy pocket of parkland on the edge of the city, and players regularly praise the welcoming, helpful staff and relaxed atmosphere. It carries a reputation as a beginner-friendly layout that still offers enough challenge to stay interesting, making it popular for casual rounds and warm-ups at the practice nets, chipping area and putting green. Conditioning draws generally positive comments, with well-kept fairways noted, though some find the greens on the slower side. The overall impression is of an honest, unpretentious course that's loved for its convenience and character rather than polish.