Moonah Links, Championship golf resort in Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Description
Moonah Links is a golf resort on the Mornington Peninsula featuring two separate 18-hole courses laid across ancient Moonah woodlands and open links terrain. The Open Course extends 6,783 meters and includes viewing areas for tournament spectators.
History
The resort opened in 2003 following a design by Greg Norman and became the first purpose-built course to host the Australian Open championship. This role established it as a significant venue for professional tournaments.
Culture
The resort serves as a training ground for emerging golfers through dedicated youth programs that draw participants from the wider region. These opportunities reflect the importance of golf in the local sporting culture.
Practical
The resort is situated one hour from Melbourne and offers 75 accommodation suites with fairway views alongside dining and spa facilities. Access to play requires club handicap credentials, and visitors should allow time to explore the expansive grounds.
Did you know?
The Open Course applies special handicap adjustments where club-handicapped players add eight strokes to achieve net par scoring. This unusual rule reflects the exceptional difficulty of the layout.
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