THE term “hidden jewel” was first used by renowned golf course critic, Tom Ramsay, to describe the Spring Valley Golf Course.
Located in the heart of the Melbourne sandbelt, Spring Valley is a fine example of the work of Vern Morcom, the son of Mick, the famous constructor who put all of Alister Mackenzie’s work on the ground in Melbourne.
For those who relish the topography at Royal Melbourne, they will find Spring Valley to be a flatter course much like Kingston Heath, which is just down the road.
Morcom crafted some of his finest bunkers and greens here. Ben Crenshaw, himself, is an admirer of Morcom’s work at Spring Valley and made a special trip to see the course and to study his work. The holes demand well shaped shots from the tees and the irons to the flags must be played with precision.
Spring Valley is what would be referred to as a traditional course. That is something very much back in fashion and a characteristic to be admired.
The golf course is home to a huge variety of bird life and its immaculate greens, fairways and signature bunkering contribute to Spring Valley’s rating in the top ten courses in metropolitan Melbourne.
Situated just 30 minutes south east of Melbourne’s CBD, Spring Valley is a golf course that will test golfers of all abilities.
SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
Date: 12th January, 2015
Registration opens: 7:30am
Tee Time: 8:30pm shotgun start (players to be notified of starting hole at registration)
Results and Presentation: 1:30pm (following close of play)
Competition Format: 18 hole single stableford
Tees: TBC for men and TBC for ladies
Inclusions: Golf, food & beverage voucher and prizes
Price: Mates Members $89, Non Mates $109
Social Golfers: Welcome to attend and enjoy the same inclussions as handicapped players, however competing in a seperate daily competition not linked to the Race order of merit
COURSE DETAILS
Par: 71
Length: 6,229m
National Ranking: 53
Course Designer: Vern Morcom
Year Opened: 1948
No. Race Events: 3
LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
Address: Heatherton Road, Clayton South, VIC, 3169
Phone: (03) 9562 3811
Email: enquiries@springvalleygolf.com.au
Web: www.springvalleygolf.com.au
