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Yarra Yarra Golf Club
Bentleigh East, Victoria, Australia
18 Holes · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
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About Yarra Yarra Golf Club
Yarra Yarra Golf Club is an 18-hole course on Warrigal Road in Bentleigh East, in Melbourne's south-east. Founded in 1898, the club has played on its present Sandbelt site since 1929. Australian Golf Digest and Golf Australia Magazine both place the course among Australia's top 30. It is known for its par 3s, and its bunkering and green complexes sit at the center of the design. On site there are a golf shop, coaching and practice facilities.
- The Women's Australian Open has been played here seven times.
- The Victorian Open has been held at Yarra Yarra six times.
- Renaissance Golf Design's Tom Doak and Brian Slawnik restored the course, returning details to Alex Russell's original intent.
- The layout remains substantially as Alex Russell designed it.
History of Yarra Yarra Golf Club
The club began in 1898 as Eaglemont Golf Club at Eaglemont. It moved to Rosanna around 1911 and played there until 1927, when it bought land at East Bentleigh in the Melbourne Sandbelt, a district that holds eight of the city's championship courses. Alex Russell, who had won the Australian Open as a player, designed the 18 holes on the new site, and the course opened in February 1929. Russell's layout has been restored.
Signature holes at Yarra Yarra Golf Club
The par-3 11th is rated among the finest short holes in Australia. The 15th is also a short par 3, and the course is known for its par 3s.
Playing Yarra Yarra Golf Club: tips
Yarra Yarra is a private club with restricted visitor play. Ask the club about access and booking well before you plan a round. The club has a golf shop and practice facilities, so arrive early enough to warm up before you tee off.
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567 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East, Victoria 3165
Bentleigh East, Victoria, Australia
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Yarra Yarra Golf Club
Which other Sandbelt clubs are nearby?
Commonwealth and Metropolitan are both in Oakleigh South, and together with Yarra Yarra they make up part of the eight-course Sandbelt group.
Who designed Yarra Yarra?
Alex Russell laid out the course, working in partnership with Alister MacKenzie, who visited Australia in 1926.
How do I contact Yarra Yarra?
Call the club on +61 3 9575 0575 to ask about visitor tee times and how to book a round.