Eagle Ridge Golf Course is where you can chase birdies without the country club attitude — a place that looks a bit like Augusta but drinks like your local pub. Down in Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, about 90 minutes south of Melbourne, this track blends parkland polish with links-style mischief, all wrapped up in some of the most scenic golfing country in Victoria.
How to get to Eagle Ridge Golf Course from Melbourne
It’s a straight shot down the Peninsula Link, past Rosebud and into golf mecca. You’ll find Eagle Ridge sitting pretty on Browns Road, next to about a dozen other elite tracks like The Dunes, St Andrews Beach, and Moonah. It’s a popular day trip from Melbourne — just chuck the clubs in the boot and you’re teeing off before your second coffee. Once you’re there, parking’s a breeze, and the clubhouse is right by the car park so there’s no stuffing around.
What’s the story behind Eagle Ridge Golf Course?
Eagle Ridge Golf Course has been around since the late ’80s, but got a serious glow-up in the early 2000s. They brought in Pacific Coast Design to help transform it into the lush, waterfall-having, bunker-happy resort course it is today. The vibe is “playable luxury” — like if a private club had a baby with a beer garden and made it public. It’s got Santa Ana couch fairways, manicured gardens, and even a few eagle statues lying around to remind you who’s boss. The course runs par 72 over 6,273 metres, and despite all the polish, it’s a course anyone can play — and that’s kind of the point.
What does the course layout look like?
The bones of the course are built on old sand dunes — aka the “Cups” — which means it drains like a dream and rolls out nicely. But it’s not your pure links turf — this is a parkland-resort hybrid with all the extras: fountains, stone bridges, tiered greens, and sculpted bunkers big enough to hide your dignity in. There’s a bit of elevation but it’s walkable, especially with one of their new motorised push buggies (or grab a cart — they’ve got a whole fleet). And the holes? There’s plenty of variety: reachable par 5s, precision-demanding par 3s, and doglegs that mess with your moral compass. Wind can swirl a bit on the more open holes, so don’t trust your GPS too hard — club up and hope for the best.
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What are the standout holes at Eagle Ridge?
Hole 2 – Par 4: A thinking-person’s hole with water up the right. Long hitters might flirt with the corner, but for the rest of us it’s lay up, wedge in, and pray you don’t skull it over the back. The green’s raised and the view’s nice, so try not to three-jab it.
Hole 3 – Par 4: Properly tough. Dogleg with a chunky fairway bunker waiting to ruin your tee shot. Second shot’s a long iron into a bunkered green. It’s the kind of hole where you’re happy to walk off with a bogey and keep your dignity.
Hole 6 – Par 3: The signature hole, and it lives up to the hype. Massive bunker between tee and green — a full beach. Short is dead, long is dead, left is dead. Hit the middle or cop the consequences. One of those holes that looks amazing… until you’re in it.
Hole 9 – Par 5: Scenic, scorable, and just risky enough to tempt a big second. The green’s tucked behind bunkers and a big ol’ lake that drinks up pull-hooks for breakfast. The clubhouse overlooks the green, so keep it tidy — or at least theatrical.
How’s the course conditioning?
Fairways are mint — the couch grass gives you a bit of bounce, and they’ve done the drainage right so you’re not sinking in after rain. Greens are big, sloped, and roll beautifully — quick enough to lip-out your ego but not silly. But because they’re so large, you’ll be staring down plenty of knee-knockers and three-putt nightmares. It’s exactly why we wrote King of the 3 Putt: “1 putt, 2 putt, 3 putt, 4. Knees are shaking over the ball…”
And the bunkers? Deep, sculpted, and fluffy. Aesthetically they’re stunning. But if you’re in them? Good luck. Some are so big th
What facilities and clubhouse vibes can you expect?
Now, here’s where Eagle Ridge kicks it up a notch. The clubhouse is massive — not in a soulless conference-centre way, but in a classy, well-thought-out kind of way. You’ve got The Peninsula Beer Garden out the back slinging local crafties and solid feed (woodfired pizzas, burgers, parmas — all the hits). Add live music on weekends and you’re laughing. The pro shop is stacked with gear, and there’s always someone helpful behind the counter who’ll sort you with tees, balls, or a replacement glove when yours mysteriously disappears on the 4th tee. Practice-wise, you’ve got nets, a solid putting green, and a chipping area with bunkers to get dialled. No full driving range, but you won’t miss it once you’re out on course.
Does Eagle Ridge host events, weddings, and extras?
Eagle Ridge Golf Course isn’t just a course — it’s also a bit of a local hub. They do weddings, corporate days, and functions out of their big event space, and the grounds are fancy enough for Instagram but relaxed enough that your uncle Gary won’t feel underdressed in thongs.
If you want to stretch it into a weekend, they’ve got Stay & Play deals with the Nepean Country Club just up the road — nothing too flashy, but perfect for a boys’ trip or a low-stress overnighter.
Who is Eagle Ridge Golf Course best suited for?
If you’re a mid-handicapper, you’ll have a blast — the holes give you space, but you’ve gotta earn your pars. Scratch players will find enough trouble to stay interested (especially in the wind), and newbies won’t feel out of place. The course is welcoming, accessible, and aesthetically elite — like The Dunes’ fun cousin who listens to Triple J and knows how to pour a decent pint.
Final Word
Eagle Ridge is what happens when a public course decides to act like a premium resort — but still lets you rock up in sneakers and play without a jacket rule. It’s playable, polished, picturesque, and packed with personality. Whether you’re squeezing in a Saturday round or kicking off a golf weekend on the Peninsula, Eagle Ridge will serve up birdie chances, blow-up holes, and a ripper time in equal measure. Play it. Brag about it. Then come back and try to beat your score.
Until next time — swing easy, miss small, and always bring extra balls.
