Photography: Gary Lisbon
An enigma in Melbourne, Woodlands either is or isn’t part of the famed stretch of land comprising the city’s Sandbelt courses, depending on whom you ask. What isn’t a source of debate, however, is just how impressive the golf course is. A premium on placement is the hallmark of the early holes before the layout becomes more expansive.
Short, tight and quirky in places, Woodlands is best summarised by the 251-metre fourth hole, which plays as a par 4 towards an open green but one that’s perched like a tabletop. The steep run-offs on each side form the defence, so while the hole invites a drive onto or near the green, any pitch shot needs to be played from the perfect angle to avoid embarrassment.
With outstanding and abundant bunkering, Woodlands looks, sounds and feels like a course befitting the Sandbelt moniker, regardless of your geographical definition of where it begins and ends.
– Steve Keipert
THE DETAILS
Woodlands Golf Club
Ranking in 2020: 27th
Prior rankings: 26th (2018), 21st (2016), 18th (2014), 19th (2012), 22nd (2010), 32nd (2008), 26th (2006),
31st (2004), 23rd (2002), 22nd (2000), 23rd (1998), 25th (1996), 22nd (1994), 37th (1991), 48th (1989)
Where: White St, Mordialloc VIC 3195
Phone: (03) 9580 3455
Web: woodlandsgolf.com.au
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