What a pleasant public golf course, challenging, well maintained, spacious and full of little traps…read morelike lakes, mid course bunkers, deep bunkers around the greens. You need to have your wits about you here but isn't that part of the challenge? 19th hole with a range of drinks and food options, an outdoor area to enjoy that well earned stubby and plush couches to fall into after you've followed a little white ball all day. Be careful though the depth of the couch can be a challenge to get out of. Pro shop well stocked with gear and extra balls at $1 a pop you can stack up on before you head out to the course where you will possibly leave 1 or 2 in a lake. A good choice of golf course if you're looking for a public one close to the Eastern burbs.

A great shorter public 18 hole golf course along the side of Gardiner's Creek. Proshop has good…read morecheap hire gear and helpful friendly staff. I've bought gear here and been very happy with their advice. Less pressure, cheaper, selective range of gear, and better advice than at many off course golf shops. I've played with, and equiped, my 2 younger teenage sons here. They appreciate the shorter, more technical course layout. A lesson from the Pro, Chris Staff, is totally helpful. Arlo's Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, or a post game drink. You need to book (7 days in advance) as it can be busy. After 2pm weekdays all the tradies play but after 2pm on weekends is quiet. 9 holes takes 1.5-2hrs depending on time waiting for other groups. Look for the hidden convenience shed near the 6th tee. Take a few rough balls or buy some cheaply at the Pro-Shop as some will likely end up in the creek or in the dense rough and be lost forever. Big hitters need to take care on the front 9 holes, thus the course nicely equalises stronger and weaker players. Greens are slow but vary as with most public courses. The back 9 is more open and forgiving. A great place to walk the course if you're not a golfer. A real inner-city green escape. A real find.

A nine hole public course conveniently located in Elsternwick. Fairly short and flat with a total…read moreof 24 bunkers. Great option if you don't have much time or if you are just learning golf. Very pleasant mid-week to have nine holes and then go to one of the cafes nearby to talk about the triumphs of the round. Usually in good condition as that part of Melbourne is a drainage area so the course stays pretty green. One of the few courses around where you can arrive by tram.

There's balls, lots of them, flying through the air as various skill levels of punters (mainly men)…read moresmack them with metal clubs. Some bring their own clubs, some hire. Some even have beers in hand when not slogging said balls. Albert Park driving range has 2 levels to smack your balls. You can hire loads of balls (100) for under $20. They also have a putting area to hone your close range skills. And they offer a basic tuition lesson for those who are keen. It's a basic driving range and it could perhaps have a larger refreshment area, but it does sell beer which I thought was a winner and you can also have fun by trying to hit the ball cart when it's out picking up balls. All up A-OK!

Albert Park Driving Range is the ultimate! Great to swing a few clubs and hit a few balls. I…read morefrequent the range on weekly basis with work colleagues or friends followed by a pub meal afterwards. In most cases its to let off a little steam from a busy working week but also a great way to keep in contact with old work friends. The APDR boasts two ultra cool levels of where you can swing for 75 or if you've really had a bad day aim for over 250. You can purchase a bucket of 50 balls or 100 balls for under $20 and if you decide to turn pro there is weekly demonstrations with coaching and a putting green where lessons can be held.

Public golf course in Brighton - 11km from City centre. Usually in good condition. Front nine is…read moretougher - back nine has a number of short par fours. Most holes have at least two bunkers. Greens are mostly fairly small with little borrow and the fairways are narrow and tree-lined. Hitting off can be daunting for beginners as the waiting area is right behind the tee and there is often a crowd waiting and watching. Beware of balls from other fairways as the fairways are narrow. Four holes on the front nine go up and down hills but the back nine is just undulating. The back nine has nicer shots into the green as some of the hole were redesigned a few years back. The last hole is a useful par-5 that sweeps around a corner. Usually very busy and is popular with beginners so can be slow.

Practice freeway golf with an amazing surrounds of open fields and native Australian flora. Fuly…read morewatered with picturesque views of the Yarra river. Undulating hills ponds and natural bird life. 18 holes with this kind of setting and you will feel miles away from the city! Ivanhoe Public Golf Course offers putting areas, indoor greens, chipping areas and an indoor teaching centre. Ladies comp runs on Wed & Thursday nights with bookings essential!

Great course as I'm a member of the sunday crew. I'll be back there this weekend. Great fairways,…read moretees and greens. Great bunch of guys to be associated with and can't wait to play. Gary, Glenroy

Golf practice range with about 40 bays. Pay $2 extra and you can hit irons-only off the grass. Has…read morea bunker to practice in and a chipping practice area (also extra charge). Faces south so think about where the sun will be before you go or go with good sunglasses. Has a large staff of teachers and is a teaching base for one of the golf associations. Has a small synthetic putting green that is super quick and a larger grass green that is very rough and slow at the moment (March 2012). The balls are yellow and a bit harder than you might like. It is useful prior to play at the nearby Sandringham or Cheltenham public courses. I like it mainly for the ability to hit off the grass.

I Am A Local Next The Golf Course And I'm Satisfied To See The Golf Course Getting Upgraded…read moreEspecially How Good The Golf Course Is But Overall It's A Great Golf Course To Go To Which Has 18 Holes It's Pretty Big!

I wouldn't say I am much of a golfer (though there was that time I played one game, got so excited…read moreI brought a set of clubs and never played again..), but I don't mind the odd game. I came here once with my family, and really enjoyed it. I don't pretend to be a golf expert, but I thought the course was quite good, and easy enough to walk around. There is also BBQ areas, a kiosk, and plenty of seating so you can really make a family day of it. It does tend to get pretty busy on the weekends, especially over the summer months.

Well, this is a little hard to get to, but it is certainly worth the trek because it turns out that…read moreit is a pretty awesome place for an afternoon of fun. Well, okay, I thought the kiosk was a little tacky, but once you get outside, well, it certainly ramps up its impressiveness. You can either play mini-golf, or go on the driving range, and since I have no interest in seeing how far I can hit a ball, we went to the mini-golf. I must admit, that it is hard, but it is also pretty fun as well. In fact, there are two options you can take as well, the one in the shade, and the not so shady one, which means that if you finish one, well, you can then go and do the other one. Yeah, this place is pretty cool.

Good Clean, well maintained quality mini golf course. 2…read moreHoles in one by the kids which resulted in free freddo's for them at the end. Thanks!