About the course
Private Melbourne sandbelt classic with celebrated, slick back-to-front greens
The Commonwealth Golf Club is a private 18-hole sandbelt course in Oakleigh South, Victoria, Australia, established in 1920 and designed by Sam Bennett. It plays to a par of 69 over roughly 6,023 metres, with 84 mapped bunkers across the layout. Facilities include a putting green, pro shop, restaurant and dining, cart hire and parking.
As one of the courses on Melbourne's famed Sandbelt, Commonwealth carries a strong reputation among visitors and members alike, with reviewers consistently rating it highly. Players frequently single out the greens as a standout — fast, firm and subtly sloping, demanding careful position from the right side of the hole — while the well-placed bunkers cut into the putting surfaces add to the challenge. The fairways and short rough are typically described as in fine condition, and the exposed layout can test golfers further when the wind gets up. The clubhouse and practice facilities draw regular praise, and the pro shop staff are often noted as attentive and welcoming. Overall it's regarded as a demanding but thoroughly enjoyable example of classic sandbelt golf.
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A driveable short par 4 to commence your round. Due to the green being small and sloping from front-to-back, your approach needs to be accurate; off the wrong angle, it can make hitting it close tricky
