Woodlands Golf Club

Golf Course

The club features an 18-hole championship Sandbelt course, which is a men's par 72 layout totaling 6,111 metres from the main tees. The course is characterized by narrow, strategic fairways, small fast bent-grass greens, and heavy strategic bunkering. The original routing was established in 1913, with contributions from notable figures such as Rowley Banks and others. Modern consulting architects have included Graeme Grant, Michael Clayton, and Tom Doak, with works completed between 2012 and 2019. More information can be found on the course introduction page.

The course is maintained to high presentation standards and is ranked nationally. The official scorecard lists the course as par 72, with a total length of 6,111 metres. Details regarding course care and consulting architect programs are available on the scorecards and local rules page.

Tournaments and Events

The club regularly hosts professional and elite amateur events, including the Victorian Opens, Victorian PGA Championships, Australian Amateur Championships, and Victorian Women’s Open. Additionally, the club runs internal competitions and annual events such as the Captains’ Cup, which is an aggregate Stableford competition held over three rounds. Further details can be found on the club's events page.

Lessons and Instructions

A full coaching program is provided by the Woodlands teaching team, which includes Head Teaching Professional Steve Horstmann and others. Lessons are available seven days a week for both members and non-members, with fees listed on the club site. The coaching utilizes video analysis and launch-monitor systems, and includes undercover teaching bays and a dedicated short-game practice area. More information is available on the coaching information page.

Facilities and Services

The clubhouse has been renovated and includes multiple function rooms, a dining room, a bar, and a large terrace overlooking the course. Practice facilities feature a grassed practice tee, undercover teaching bays, a chipping and pitching area, two dedicated putting greens, and a driving range. The club also offers an on-site pro shop, lesson facilities, event hosting, and equipment hire, including carts for events. More details can be found on the venue facilities page.

Dining Options

The club provides an on-site dining room, bar, and terrace with catering and set-menu options for everyday dining and functions. Formal dining and conference facilities are available, accommodating various capacities for sit-down and cocktail functions, along with bespoke catering packages for events and weddings. More information can be accessed on the dining options page.

Social Events

The club hosts a regular member social and competition program, including named internal events and seasonal functions. Corporate golf days are also managed via the club's functions and events team. Details regarding these events can be found on the social events page.

Weddings and Events

Woodlands offers facilities for weddings and private functions, utilizing the clubhouse and terrace for ceremonies and photographs. Catering, event coordination, and capacities for medium to large receptions are available. More information can be found on the weddings page.

Visitor Access Policy

As a private members’ club, green-fee play is available by application as a Manager-Introduced Guest. A Letter of Introduction from a home club is required for tee-time requests. Published green fees are $350 for domestic guests and $450 for international guests, with reduced rates available for students and reciprocal bookings. Playing availability is restricted on certain days, and member-introduced guest limits and dress codes apply. More details can be found on the visitor information page.

Community Engagement

The club is active in community engagement through junior development programs, which include term and holiday clinics, sub-junior and junior memberships, and junior pennant teams. The club also has links with Parkdale Secondary College's ESP Golf program and offers an extensive reciprocal-club program for members. More information can be found on the junior development page.

Membership Options

Membership categories include 7 Day, 6 Day (excluding Saturdays), age-conditional 7 Day for ages 18-34, Junior Under 18, Long Distance, Corporate, and others. Joining requires a proposer and seconder plus two referees, one of whom must be a Woodlands member. An entrance fee and annual subscription apply, with applications posted for member comment before acceptance by Board decision. More details can be found on the membership categories page.

Member Benefits

Members enjoy playing rights according to their category, access to practice facilities and coaching programs, reciprocal access to partner clubs worldwide, and use of clubhouse dining and function facilities. Members also have the opportunity to enter club competitions and receive a welcome pack upon acceptance. More information can be found on the member benefits page.

Golf Packages

The club offers corporate golf-day packages and bespoke event packages, which include various options such as pull buggies, player briefings, scorecards, and refreshment carts. Professional services, clinics, and equipment hire can also be arranged through the pro shop for group bookings. More details are available on the golf packages page.