The Course
Clean exhilarating air, a variety of bird life, well designed fairways, all located in an undulating bushland setting, dotted with small lakes and ponds, makes Whittlesea Golf Course one of the most picturesque courses in the Melbourne area; golf's best kept secret. Come and play this course.
To get an appreciation of this picturesque best kept golf secret, scroll down to see photos with views from the tee and the green and further information on each hole.
Hole
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Mens
metres
335
147
346
488
341
321
496
127
272
2873
390
525
353
373
316
153
508
474
183
3275
6148
par
4
3
4
5
4
4
5
3
4
36
4
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
3
37
73
rating
11
14
4
9
1
13
12
18
17
out
7
15
6
8
16
10
3
5
2
in
Womens
metres
331
120
270
437
233
307
422
100
251
2471
343
381
260
358
267
150
485
420
173
2837
5308
par
4
3
4
5
4
4
5
3
4
36
4
5
4
4
4
3
5
5
3
37
73
rating
8
13
17
3
7
11
6
18
15
out
9
16
12
2
10
14
1
5
4
in
Hole 1
Men (Par 4 - 335 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 331 Metres)
An easy opener. Water hazard on left off the tee, with trees lining both sides of the fairway. Fly your uphill approach to the green with OOB at the back of the green.
Hole 2
Men (Par 3 - 147 Metres) Ladies (Par 3 - 120 Metres)
A pretty hole and a fun par three. OOB on right, water hazard to the left of the green and 2 water hazards across the fairway, but are well short of the green. Don’t pull it left off the tee!
Hole 3
Men (Par 4 - 346 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 270 Metres)
A more difficult hole than it appears from the tee. OOB on right and a tree line on the left of the fairway. There is a water hazard in front of the members tee. The approach is tricky with the green on an angle and a steep slope at the rear of the green.
Hole 4
Men (Par 5 - 488 Metres) Ladies (Par 5 - 437 Metres)
Open up your shoulders and have a go from the tee. How much water do you want to take on? OOB on right, large water hazard on left and 2 large trees narrow the fairway from the tee. Fairway dog legs to the left with OOB on right and water hazards on the left. A fairly flat green rewards those who make it home in two.
Hole 5
Men (Par 4 - 341 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 233 Metres)
The number one hole. Water hazard on left from the tee and a small water hazard between the 5th and 7th fairways as well. As the fairway ascends to the green there is a fairway bunker on the right of the fairway. The green has two distinct halves. Make sure you hit to the correct side or a 3 putt is guaranteed.
Hole 6
Men (Par 4 - 321 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 307 Metres)
This short dogleg (from Member’s tee) forces a decision from the tee. Trees line both sides of the fairway and bunker on left of fairway and further left a small water hazard. Your approach needs to be accurate to stay on this fun green.
Hole 7
Men (Par 5 - 496 Metres) Ladies (Par 5 - 422 Metres)
Your drive should be left of centre from the tee but don’t get too close to the water. Water is on the left from the tee and to the dog leg. There is a small water hazard on right between 7th and 5th fairways. Keep your approach on the right side of the pin.
Hole 8
Men (Par 3 - 127 Metres) Ladies (Par 3 - 100 Metres)
Our easiest hole. The green is located in the side of the hill. Any shot that stays to the left of the green leaves a tricky downhill chip.
Hole 9
Men (Par 4 - 272 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 251 Metres)
The shortest par 4 tempts the longer hitters who can drive this green. The fairway slopes downhill right to left and a tree on the left side of the fairway can restrict the approach to the green. Make sure you are on the correct tier on this interesting green.
Hole 10
Men (Par 4 - 390 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 343 Metres)
Take time to get a drink after nine and sit down overlooking the 10th and enjoy the views of the Whittlesea township. The new fairway is in use and the new work is to be treated as GUR. (There is a drop zone located on the fairway at the end of the new works). Left and rear of the green slopes down towards a water hazard. A ripper hole already, but more minor works are required to fully finish this hole.
Hole 11
Men (Par 5 - 525 Metres) Ladies (Par 5 - 381 Metres)
The longest hole on the course from the back and a genuine 3 shotter. A wide fairway, except when the back Member tee is used. From this location a narrow approach to the fairway. Fairway dogleg to the left and OOB on the right. A water hazard exists to the left of the green. A large flat green makes for easy putting.
Hole 12
Men (Par 4 - 353 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 260 Metres)
A water hazard is well right of the fairway for the poor drive. There are 2 small water hazards, one at the end of the tree line on the right of the fairway and the other to the left of the green. These make the approach difficult.
Hole 13
Men (Par 4 - 373 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 358 Metres)
A nice long drive needed here. Water hazard on the right and if the drive is not long enough to reach the corner then the approach to the green will need to go over the water. A two tiered green that makes a two putt a good result.
Hole 14
Men (Par 4 - 316 Metres) Ladies (Par 4 - 267 Metres)
Water hazard on right between 14th and 16th fairways. The drive requires a carry over the water hazard in front of the tee. An interesting approach to a difficult green. It’s always hard to tell where the pin is.
Hole 15
Men (Par 3 - 153 Metres) Ladies (Par 3 - 150 Metres)
A difficult one shotter due to the angle of the green. A steep slope to the right of green and the left of the green is guarded by some very large trees. Par is a great result.
Hole 16
Men (Par 5 - 508 Metres) Ladies (Par 5 - 485 Metres)
A long hole that can catch you out. The fairway slopes down and for the second shot there are water hazard on the right of the fairway between the 16th and 14th fairways. The approach to the green is guarded by water on each side of the green. Have fun and don’t bite off more than you can chew!
Hole 17
17: Men (Par 5 - 474 Metres) Ladies (Par 5 - 420 Metres)
Two good shots should get you close enough for a wedge. OOB on the right and 2 fairway bunkers on left of fairway. It is all uphill for approach shots to the green and don’t go left.
Hole 18
Men (Par 3 - 183 Metres) Ladies (Par 3 - 173 Metres)
A big finish is required. Whilst no hazards a slice or hook to the right often requires a difficult chip approach shot from the sloping 1st fairway. Finishing short is a good result.
