1. colebatchd | Rated | 12 Jul 2008 | Add A Review

I have played this course a number of times, most recently last weekend (6/07/08) and have always found the same thing – lovely layout, pity about the condition of the tees and greens. On many teebeds I couldn’t find any solid ground, and the greens were far from true.

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2. TheSpecialOne | Rated | 30 Jun 2008 | Add A Review

Player Yarra Bend for the first time on 29.06.2008, The course has a great layout and alot of the holes will make you think. But at present the tees and greens are under repair and that really takes the shine of the course. Its still playable but some of the hole are as much as 50 meters shorter and some par 3’s can be played with a PW, putting on the greens is like putting on the beach so be prepared for a few extra putts. Overall once all the repairs are completed this course will be joy to play.

3. Fields07 | Rated | 03 Apr 2008 | Add A Review

Played over the Easter period and was looking forward to reconnecting with this course that I remembered from many years previously as a good layout and challenging course. Regrettably the drought has really impacted upon this course and it was in a terrible state with fairways only dustbowls. I learned there is a change of management happening and there are plans to remodel the course. I would hope this doesn’t happen – the layout is great. It just needs to be maintained and refreshed. Notwithstanding my negative comment it is a course worth a visit.

4. Squidboy | Rated | 08 Feb 2008 | Add A Review

Fifteen Holes Fri 8 Feb 2008. Starting around 2:00pm. HCP n/a.

My first attempt at 18 holes after “graduating” from Burnley… Really enjoyed the first nine, especially the second hole where the fairway drops off so you can’t see the flag – there are some posts to indicate the centre of the green and for me they were a pretty good point to aim for…

The tee markers were all set right at the back of the tee-off area and the flags were all at the back of the greens so some of the Par 4s felt pretty long for a beginner such as myself.

Started the back nine and immediatley ran into congestion. As a result didn’t enjoy the course so much and had to cut 15, 16, 17 as I a deadline when I had to leave by (which didn’t help my game either…). Did really enjoy hole 14 (another blind flag). However 18 seems very long for a beginner (445m par 5) it’s going to be a while before I get good enough to be confident with this one :)

All up will be back again…

5. Lowdown | Rated | 23 Oct 2007 | Add A Review

Played Yarra Bend last weekend. Course was in great condition – with both fairways and greens looking very good.

Was not too crowded either, as I was expecting a lot more traffic than what we got.

All in all – a top inner-Melbourne course, at a good price.

6. reaperboy | Rated | 15 Jun 2007 | Add A Review

Quite simply one of the best public courses I have played. The layout is quite challenging especially the par 3 17th which has an enormous gully on the right, trust me you don’t want to go down there. The only drawbacks was the play was a little slow, not that I really minded, and the greens had just been cored. All in all a must play as the green fees are cheap too.

7. joshuas | Rated | 29 Jan 2007 | Add A Review

Yarra Bend is a challenging layout, the par 4's are somewhat repetitive but you're game will be tested. With doglegs in both directions, undulating fairways and a few different holes that will genuinely test your ability its an enjoyable course.

Allow at leat 6 hour from tee off to the 19th. Lots of hackers and slow paced play. the course is green because its on the yarra but the greens are slightly inconsistant.

8. masterp | Rated | 15 Jan 2007 | Add A Review

Probably the best public course around with two flaws:

1. It's difficult to get a booking (probably not worth calling up unless you are an afternoon golfer).

2. Extremely slow between holes due to the amount of hackers there.

Allow at least 6 hours to play 18.

Apart from that, it's quite a satisfying course to play on.

9. jaygolfer | Rated | 30 Nov 2006 | Add A Review

This is a very nice public course. The course layout provides constant challenges throughout the round. The fairways are always nice. The greens however are a little all over the place. More so at this time of year, as I suppose they are trying to keep them from burning out!

Fantastic surrounds. While walking down the fairways, you have a lot there to keep you entertained.

Definitely worth the relatively cheap green fees.

10. grnis200 | Rated | 08 Nov 2006 | Add A Review

Truly one of Melbourne's great public courses.

Always is great condition, Yarra bend is one of the better layouts of the public courses within Melbourne.

The Par 3s always seem the highlight, particurly the 17th where there is little room for error.

A very hilly course, playing Yarra Bend reguarly will keep you fit.(The walk between the 16th and 17th is the hardest)

11. chookbilly | Rated | 29 Dec 2005 | Add A Review

This course will have you thinking all day! Enjoyed every minute of my 4 and a half hour round. The course was in beautiful condition, the only letdown was my tee shot on the par 3 17th (choke!) I wouldn't recommend going right off the tee,... ended up taking 7 shots!!! ughh.

But seriously, if you havn't played this course, do yourself a favour, you won't regret it.

12. anrgw5458 | Rated | 15 Dec 2004 | Add A Review

Begining with the first tee Yarra Bend golf course eases all players into a challenging round. From that point on players will hit balls where fairways drop out of view towards the Yarra river and meet thin fairways where accuracy is demanded. The only break from creative thinking on this course comes at the fifth and thirteenth holes which all players should easily par. Every other hole attempts to goad players into using all their skills which makes for an excellent round of golf. That is until players reach sixteen, seventeen and eighteen which are unforgiving if mistakes are made. The finishing three holes won't let any player off easy, as the course tries to get a players game to reach a higher level. These final holes are there to challenge golfers to return and beat them. All things considered the finishing holes are not frightening, they just enhance Yarra Bends reputation as the best metropolitan course in Melbourne.

13. chickens | Rated | 14 Dec 2004 | Add A Review

I've played this course a couple of times this year, and it is indeed a very nice layout. There are some very good holes which far surpass typical public course standard (if it wasn't for the waful surrounds on the first - footy ovals left, and a big ugly blank spot behind the green backed by someone's back fence - this would be a good quality 18 holes, instead of 17).

One problem though - played a round in June, and the fairways were particularly boggy, especially through the back half.

Still, a good course, especially good for value.

14. ronrat | Rated | 13 Apr 2004 | Add A Review

Hard to get on but lovely course and a bat gallery that makes hooking a conservationist nightmare. Every hole is uniquely different and overseas visitors have raved at it's value for money. Must play if you are in Melbourne and can't wangle an invite to a famous sandbelt course.