Sandhurst Club

Two Peter Thomson sandbelt courses on Melbourne's southeast edge

Sandhurst Golf Club in Sandhurst, Victoria, is a public sandbelt facility offering 36 holes across two championship courses, both playing to a par of 72 over a combined 12,679 metres. Designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson AO, CBE and the Thomson and Perrett team, the layouts feature 174 mapped bunkers. The Champions course presents sandbelt-styled holes with plaques dedicated to past PGA champions, while the North course draws on Scottish traditions with the Wall surrounding the 3rd green and a Burn dissecting the 9th fairway. On-site facilities include a driving range, pro shop, restaurant and dining, cart and club hire, and coaching.

With two distinct 18-hole courses to choose from, Sandhurst has a reputation for variety that keeps rounds feeling fresh and challenging across all abilities. Players regularly praise the well-maintained conditions, the strategic shot-making demanded by the North's links-inspired features, and the tribute-themed Champions layout. The modern pro shop and friendly, attentive staff are frequently singled out, and the easy online booking adds to the sense that it offers strong value for visitors. Many regard it as one of the sandbelt's rising public venues, with a welcoming, sociable atmosphere on and off the fairways. Dining experiences draw more mixed impressions, but the overall mood is one of an enjoyable, accessible day out.