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Kingston Heath will host the 2028 Presidents Cup, confirming its global status alongside iconic venues.
About
Consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 courses, Kingston Heath Golf Club is a masterpiece of sandbelt architecture in Melbourne, designed by Dan Soutar with input from Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Renowned for its bunkering, fast greens, and superb year-round conditioning, Kingston Heath has hosted numerous major championships, attracting golfers globally for its strategic challenge.
Caddie Tip
Always favor the safe side on approach shots—deep bunkering demands precision, and missing the green often leads to tough recovery. On the short par-4 3rd, resist the urge to overpower and play smart: placement rivals length throughout the course. Greens are firm and quick; stay below the hole whenever possible.
The Main Challenge
Kingston Heath’s toughest test lies in its visually deceptive bunkering, demanding approach shots, and fast, sloping greens. Precision is rewarded but any mistake off the tee or into greens can quickly compound, especially with firm turfed surrounds penalizing imprecise recovery play. The course’s subtle elevation changes and natural sandy terrain add strategic complexity.
The Good
Golfers prize Kingston Heath’s world-class bunkering, strategic routing, and immaculate conditioning—every green complex presents choices and risk-reward scenarios that make every round engaging. The course consistently delivers pristine fairways and lightning-fast greens, enhancing the sandbelt experience to its highest standards.
The Not So Good
The main complaint is the highly exclusive access policy, making it very difficult for local or overseas guests to secure a tee time. Some also note that, while visually stunning, the course’s routing on a compact site can occasionally feel crowded between holes during busy times.
Signature Hole:
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15
The 15th hole, a par 3, is one of the most famous in Australia. Redesigned by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, it requires a precise tee shot to a small green surrounded by deep, brilliantly designed sandbelt bunkers. Missing short or wide brings bogey or worse into play, making exact distance control and nerve critical.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse is elegant and traditional, offering locker rooms, fine and casual dining, members’ lounges, and top-tier banquet facilities. Modern conveniences blend with classic architecture, providing comfort and refinement for members and guests before and after play.
Practice Facilities
Kingston Heath offers an extensive practice range, putting and chipping greens, and short game areas featuring sandbelt bunkering. Facilities closely mirror the quality and challenge of the course itself, ideal for warmup and serious practice before a round.
Dress Code:
Prestigious
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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