The Barwon Heads Golf Club is of historical and architectural significance to the state of Victoria for its association with the history of recreation in Victoria. It was the first country club in Victoria and an early example of a private residential golf club that was the first to provide accommodation.

Subtle changes to this 18 hole, walk or cart design by consulting architects Neil Crafter and Paul Mogford, and immaculate conditioning, keep Barwon Heads nudging higher in national ranking lists

The nearby Bass Strait and sand dunes, along with the weather conditions, provide a course reminiscent of famed Scottish links. This par 70's undulating terrain, in harmony with the natural features of the land, ensures that players remember their time spent at Barwon Heads.

While not especially long, the Links will test golfers of all standards with cleverly positioned hazards, subtle slopes, and greens, along with challenging tee positions. The wind ensures that the course rarely plays the same way twice in one week. The turf is maintained to the highest standard and in the summer a local species of couch grass dominates the fairways.

Visitors to Barwon Heads can utilize the practice facilities and the pro shop but of special note is the Clubhouse. Few Clubhouses are as part of the golf experience as the one at The Barwon Heads Golf Club, and for almost a century the Clubhouse has greeted visitors to the course and formed a backdrop for the finishing hole. It embodies the characteristics of the quintessential Clubhouse, appearing stately in its setting, and affording exceptional views of the course.