Portsea Golf Club is a private golf course. Guests must be accompanied by a member. Limited opportunities exist for interstate and overseas golfers to play Portsea Golf Club through GOLFSelect. Contact
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Portsea Golf Club is a wonderful Mornington Peninsula course located adjacent to the Point Nepean National Park about 85 minutes south of Melbourne.
The purely sand based fairways on the course provide a basis for a great wet weather course and Portsea is one of the best draining courses in Australia.
Recent design improvements in bunkering, teeing grounds and greens have further enhanced the course. The natural drainage qualities of soils found in the Portsea area also ensures that golfers enjoy a firm footing all year round.
The course has been carved through natural tea tree scrub which has resulted in a variety of holes-from long, sweeping par 5s which wind their ways through deep valleys through to tight par 3 holes which require pinpoint accuracy to ensure the ball remains on the putting surface.
As recently as January 2002 the course was rated in Golf Australia magazine as number 25 in the country and this ranking will only be enhanced with the work being done by well-respected golf architect Mike Clayton.
Portsea holds several Tournaments throughout the year for Amateurs and Professionals alike. Among these is the famous Portsea Pro-Am which is held annually on January 2nd and is regarded as being one of the best Tournaments of its type in Australia.
A 72 hole Amateur event is also held in August and a 5 day Spring Tournament is held in October.
New accommodation is now open (June 2013) at Portsea Golf Club. To view the Mercure Portsea Resort and Golf Course website, please click here.
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Hole
1, Par
5
(446
m)
New bunkers on the left side create an added challenge to this hole. The line you take from the tee depends on the wind. Slightly right of the Moonah tree is the line for most golfers. The second approach should be played right of the fairway and the chip shot should be taken with utmost care. This green is difficult.
Hole
2, Par
3
(151
m)
A little par three with a green on the bottom of the hill. It's just a
simple low-to-mid iron shot where it's best to find the green as the surrounding undulations can make it difficult to get up and down.
Hole
3, Par
5
(437
m)
Played from a high tee with great views over the bay. Avoid the left side of the hole all the way to the green as it's out of bounds. Two solid approaches can set up a birdie.
Hole
4, Par
4
(407
m)
This is the best hole on the course. A great driving hole where you need to keep it centre right. The approach is deceptively long and most golfers leave it short. Take an extra club.
Hole
5, Par
4
(327
m)
Keep the tee shot to the right side of the fairway. The approach should be played to the left side of the green.
Hole
6, Par
4
(319
m)
Here is a great opportunity to capitalize on the downhill slope of the tee shot's landing area. A difficult approach shot to a hard green - you need a great deal of loft here.
Hole
7, Par
3
(173
m)
A long downhill par three that must be played with an accurate iron. Make par from the left or right side bunker is difficult.
Hole
8, Par
5
(481
m)
A strong birdie chance is offered on the 18th. Once you've hit your drive you have to make a decision. You can either take on the
bunkers or lay up. Either way be warned, the green is very slippery.
Hole
9, Par
4
(370
m)
The first is a great opening hole that lets you get off to a solid start. A long iron approach can be required depending on the wind. There's also a new bunker on the left side of the green.
Hole
10, Par
4
(244
m)
Appropriately called Little Devil, long hitters go at the green while others tend to lay up. The approach requires plenty of touch.
Hole
11, Par
5
(445
m)
A classic par five hole. A good tee shot played right of centre can set up a birdie opportunity. The second approach is assisted by a downhill fairway.
Hole
12, Par
4
(374
m)
Yet another visually stunning hole at Portsea. It?s a rather difficult hole that requires a good drive and an even better approach. The approach here is critical and the green is sensational. Approach shots short or left of the green pay a price here.
Hole
13, Par
3
(158
m)
Club selection is critical on this wonderful par three. Landing
middle to right of centre of the green is rewarded.
Hole
14, Par
4
(407
m)
Tee shot must be aimed at the tower on the horizon. Depending on the wind, the approach can require anything from a pitching wedge to a three iron. Most golfers under club here, so step up one with the approach.
Hole
15, Par
4
(266
m)
A tricky short hole. The tee shot must hit the fairway with either a driver or long iron while the approach requires a short lofted club.
Hole
16, Par
3
(167
m)
An interesting par three hole. Most golfers leave their approach shot so it's best to take another club. If you hit the back part of the green it should roll down.
Hole
17, Par
4
(362
m)
A good tee shot centre right of the fairway will get you off to a good start on this par four. Most golfers tend to under club here, so take an extra iron shot in. Beware, the left side of the hole is out of bounds.
Hole
18, Par
4
(401
m)
A blind tee shot that requires you to aim at the large tank on the hill. The approach is to a deceptively large green. Keep it to the left side with the approach.