About the course
36 holes of championship Sandbelt golf behind Frankston's private gates
Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club is a private 36-hole Sandbelt club in Frankston, Victoria, comprising two championship courses (North and South) with a combined par of 144 and a total length of 12,138 metres. The layout was designed by Mike Cocking and features 299 mapped bunkers, with the 1st as a notable opening hole. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop and coaching. It sits in Melbourne's renowned Sandbelt golf region and is the host venue for the 2027 men's Australian Open.
Players consistently describe a sense of leaving the world behind once they pass through the gates, with both the North and South courses earning praise as challenging tests best suited to experienced golfers. Reviewers single out the greens as some of the purest they've encountered and the overall presentation as immaculate, complemented by tricky, well-placed bunkering that demands accuracy. Beyond the golf, the club is widely commended for its world-class facilities, hospitality and consistently attentive, smiling staff. The dining and accommodation also draw warm feedback, reinforcing its reputation as a complete, first-rate destination. It's a place visitors say they'd happily return to again and again.
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South Course - Creek features prominently. Originally a short dogleg with trees, replaced with creek in mid-2000s, final iteration completed in 2015 redesign. Creek guards green for approach shots from back tee. Short par four from forward tee with creek in play from tee. Fairway widened over creek for forgiveness.
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