North Course at Peninsula Kingswood

Opened in 2019, the North Course at Peninsula Kingswood reflects the modern Sandbelt thinking of Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking & Mead. Set in Frankston on Melbourne’s famed golfing belt, it is built around firm turf, sharp contouring and bunkers that ask for precise angles rather than brute force. The par-72 layout rewards players who control trajectory and use the ground well, with conditioning and presentation central to its reputation. This is not a nostalgic replica of Sandbelt golf, but a contemporary interpretation with width in the right places and constant strategic decisions into and around the greens. 

Its relationship with the South Course strengthens the appeal of the club, yet the North stands on its own as a public-access test with serious architectural intent. For travellers building a Melbourne itinerary, it offers a direct expression of current Australian course design at a highly polished standard and a distinctly modern competitive rhythm.