About the course
Alex Russell sandbelt classic with world-class par 3s near Melbourne
Yarra Yarra Golf Club is a private Sandbelt course in Bentleigh East, Victoria, Australia, designed by Alex Russell and established in 1927. The layout measures 5,803 metres to a par of 77, with around 120 mapped bunkers across the property. It is one of eight Melbourne Sandbelt courses, having originally been founded at Eaglemont in 1898 before moving to Rosanna in 1911 and then to East Bentleigh in 1927. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, coaching, restaurant/dining, cart and club hire, and parking, alongside a heritage-listed Spanish Mission-inspired clubhouse.
As one of the celebrated Melbourne Sandbelt courses, Yarra Yarra enjoys a strong reputation among visiting and local golfers alike. Players consistently praise the immaculate, fast greens, the strong green complexes, and the much-admired par 3s, set across a relatively flat property. The bunkering is a recurring talking point, with firm, low-sand bases adding to the challenge of greens often ringed by traps and demanding pin positions. The heritage-listed Spanish Mission clubhouse, warm hospitality, well-regarded dining and a helpful pro shop are frequently singled out, with rental clubs and carts noted as excellent. The overall impression is of a polished, welcoming club that delivers a genuine, challenging Sandbelt experience.
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