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The Barwon Heads Golf Club
Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia
18 Holes · Par 70 · Green fee figures differ between sources · Links
— About
About The Barwon Heads Golf Club
The Barwon Heads Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 70 links on the Bass Strait coast of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Victor East, then the professional at Royal Melbourne, laid out the course, and the architects Neil Crafter and Paul Mogford later reworked it. The ground rolls over sand dunes, with tea tree along parts of the routing, and the links is exposed to the coastal wind. The course has a place among the Golf Australia Top 100.
- The 13th is a short par 3 with no bunkers, exposed to the wind.
- The open, exposed linksland means the wind is a factor.
- Practice areas and teaching professionals support practice before or after a round.
- The clubhouse is heritage-listed and holds a restaurant and lounge, so the day can end at the club.
History of The Barwon Heads Golf Club
Barwon Heads Golf Club was founded in 1907 as a nine-hole course north of the township. In 1920 it moved to its present site on the Bass Strait coast, where Victor East, the Royal Melbourne professional, laid out the links that members and visitors play today. Neil Crafter and Paul Mogford later reworked the course.
Playing The Barwon Heads Golf Club: tips
Green-fee play for non-members is limited to set public-access times, mostly on weekdays, so check availability and book with the club before planning a trip. Bring wind-proof layers, since the course sits open to the Bass Strait coast, and allow time to use the practice areas before teeing off.
— Weather at The Barwon Heads Golf Club
Approximate conditions · Observed · Open-Meteo
Visit The Barwon Heads Golf Club
Barwon Heads, Victoria, Australia
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Barwon Heads Golf Club
Does Barwon Heads have a short course?
Yes. The club has a nine-hole par-3 course designed by Crafter and Mogford, which gives a quicker alternative for a warm-up or a short game session.
Can I stay at the club?
Yes. The heritage-listed clubhouse has guest rooms, so golfers can book an overnight stay and play without leaving the grounds.
Is food available at the course?
The clubhouse has a restaurant and lounge, so lunch or a drink after the round does not require leaving the property.