Situated in Melbourne's famed Sandbelt region and only 20-minutes from the city is the publicly accessible Riversdale Golf Club.
Home to the Riversdale Cup, Australia's premier amateur event, the course's fairways are amongst the best in the area with Santa Anna couch spread throughout and improved drainage meaning that even in the winter Riversdale will always be in good condition.
The club's humble beginnings on October 8, 1892, saw about a dozen enthusiasts first play golf on an improvised course laid out over grazing land and it was known as the Surrey Hills Golf Club.
In 1924 the Club purchased the St John's Wood Estate at Burwood and in May 1927 the new course was ready for play. The original layout was bisected by a new railway line in 1930 and noted course architect Alex Russell redesigned the course. Since that time, the general layout, although extended at times, has remained virtually unchanged.
The club has a driving range and a short game practice area for players to work on their skills. The Pro shop at Riversdale provides a full range of quality club repair services as well as merchandise and equipment hire, including motorized carts.
The picturesque views of lush green fairways, beautiful northern and southern hemisphere trees, and the lakes in the distance mean the setting at Riversdale is ideal for private functions and corporate events. The clubhouse at Riversdale is an excellent spot for drinks or a meal in the restaurant.
Course Architects: Alex Russell (1930), Thomson Perret, Bob Shearer
*Mandatory Fields