The Cups Drive,
Cape Schanck, Victoria 3939
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The National Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Links-style. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Original design by Peter Thomson, Mike Wolveridge & Ross Perrett; significantly reworked by Tom Doak (2019).
The three 18-hole courses at The National's Mornington Peninsula location are: Moonah course (par-72; 6576 m from back tees); Gunnamatta course (par-72; 6552 m; formerly the Ocean course); Old course (par-72; 6313 m from back tees).
The National also owns and operates the Long Island course (par-72; 6205 m; located 50 km NE in Frankston; formerly Long Island Country Club).
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On the Mornington Peninsula, 94 km S of Melbourne
From the centre of Melbourne travel south-east on the Nepean Hwy (Hwy 3). After approx 27 km, in Edithvale, turn left into Edithvale Rd. After 2.7 km turn right onto Hwy 11 and stay on it for 56 km (Mornington Peninsula Fwy >Frankston Fwy >Moorooduc Hwy >Mornington Peninsula Fwy). At end of the Freeway (Rte 11) turn left into Boneo Rd. After 8 km turn right into The Cups Drive and follow road for 2 km to clubhouse.
National, The (Gunnamatta) - Aus
The National Golf Club (Gunnamatta course; formerly Ocean course): No longer overshadowed by the Old and Moonah courses here at The National, the Peter Thomson designed and seriously Tom Doak revamped Gunnamatta course now proudly stands alongside its siblings. A belter of a links course, not to be missed.
The expansive and undulating terrain provides a fabulous setting for this open links course. The first tee provides wonderful views onto the Bass Strait, views that return later in the round, most notably on the closing stretch.
The Gunnamatta course's winding, rolling fairways lead you to excellent greens, many of which have run-offs and tight mown surrounds, rather than the more usual threat of deep bunkering. Bunkers do however feature strongly on the layout, cutting across and into many of the fairways, and having a visually narrowing effect, as you eye up the "challenge" from the tee.
Private club, with restricted outside visitor play. Overseas & interstate visitors should contact the Golf Operations Mgr regarding playing possibilities; generally available on Mon-Fri.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
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Peter Thomson, five-time major winner and one of the most successful Australian golfers of all time, designed the original Ocean course at The National. The layout has since been renamed as the Gunnamatta course, and was significantly redesigned by Tom Doak in 2018.
Australia's 15th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2022/23).
World's 96th best public access course (Golf World, 2023).
Trent Jones Drive (via Boneo Road), Cape Schanck, Victoria 3939
+61 (0)3 5950 8000
Visit websiteRACV Cape Schanck Resort is excellently positioned to make the most of the Mornington Peninsula, with views stretching from Melbourne’s skyline to the rugged shores of the Bass Strait. This five-star coastal resort includes a luxury spa, it's own championship golf course (and access to many others nearby), and locally sourced food and wine at the resort’s restaurants.
Cape Schanck
The National (Moonah, Old and Gunnamatta courses); Moonah Links (Open & Legends courses).
The Dunes; St Andrews Beach; Sorrento; Portsea
Peter Thomson Drive, Fingal, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 3939
+61 (0)3 5988 2000
Visit websitePeppers Moonah Links Resort is located on the Mornington Peninsula in prime Australian coast and bushland, less than an hour and a half from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. Here you can enjoy the landscaped gardens and rolling green hills views outside your deluxe room or suite, treat yourself to a relaxing spa or outdoor thermal hot spring bath. Food and wine fans are also well looked after at the resort’s Pebbles Restaurant.
Moonah Links (Open & Legend courses)
Cape Schanck; The National (Moonah, Old and Gunnamatta courses); St Andrews Beach; The Dunes
Sorrento; Portsea
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