About the course
Tony Cashmore parkland test near Melbourne — beware the back-nine Amen Corner
Melton Valley Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-54 parkland course in Melton, Victoria, measuring 5,436 metres and open on a daily-fee basis. Established in 1932 and designed by Tony Cashmore, the layout features narrow fairways, undulating greens and numerous water hazards, with a notable run of holes known as Amen Corner after the turn. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, clubhouse, coaching, plus cart and club hire. The course is fully watered with recycled water.
Around 30 minutes from Melbourne's CBD, Melton Valley has the feel of a friendly local where the front nine invites you to build a score before the back nine turns up the challenge. Reviewers frequently describe it as a fun yet testing walk, singling out the back nine and the well-conditioned couch fairways and greens kept in good shape with recycled water year-round. The welcoming pro shop staff and the local crowd come up often as part of what makes a day here enjoyable, though some players note occasional patchy turf and the odd mixed experience at reception. Overall the reputation is of an accessible, good-value parkland round that rewards thoughtful play while staying enjoyable for casual golfers.
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