1. Biscuits | Rated | 27 Dec 2010 | Add A Review

I played the St John course today and can only say great things about the experience. It was such an enjoyable and challenging course to play. Whilst I was expecting a tough challenge today, I was surprised to see that the wind was so strong throughout. I’m not sure if it’s always so windy out there. I’m told that it’s rarely still.
Course was in great condition but I agree with several of the comments below in that the condition of the greens was not as good as it perhaps could have been due to unrepaired pitch marks etc. I can’t wait to return and have another go. Very easy to lose a ball if you’re not keeping on the short stuff- the rough is long and thick and eats balls. Never lost so many balls in last 10 yrs. I loved the setting of the course, it was so quiet as the course is quite secluded. Water comes into play on many holes and the views of the Yarra Valley were magnificent. So relaxing. One of the best courses I’ve ever played.

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2. jards | Rated | 18 Jan 2010 | Add A Review

Played the St John course yesterday and thought it was fantastic. Every hole had a something a little special about it. The course is rather long so I had to play driver off every tee except the par 3 of course.

In general the place is in stunning condition, tees great, fairways great, bunkers well positioned and well maintained. The only thing that stops me from giving this 5 stars is the condition of the greens. I didn’t mind the ducks walking all over most of them, it was just the grass cover seemed patchy on most and not what you’d expect from a course of this quality.

That said this didn’t take away from what was a very memorable golf experience and one I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

3. looking4myball | Rated | 08 Jan 2010 | Add A Review

I played the St John course and found it to fantastic from Tee to Green, most of the greens seemed slightly chewed up from people not repairing pitch marks and made putting quite difficult.

The setup and course itself is fantastic with the fairways being very driver friendly and bunker placement is sensational always keeping you on your toes. Like many of those before me I can’t find to much wrong with it and feel it is a place that all golfers should at least play once in their lifetime. I am yet to ever give 5 stars for courses i have played but this is must and goes beyound 5 stars if it as at all possible

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4. Shane01 | Rated | 06 Jun 2008 | Add A Review

Played the St John’s course for the first time today. Found it to be an outstanding layout and a very good test of golf. Tees, fairways and bunkers were all in excellent condition. Greens were also good but were starting to show signs of being marked up etc around the hole and this was my only criticism of the conditions on the day that I played it.

On most holes there is plenty of room off the tee although the approach shots into the green need to be accurate. Lots of trouble off the fairways and poor shots get punished. Well worth playing if you get the chance although with a transferable membership share in the Club currently being sold by the Club for $40,000 plus annual subs of $3,100, I don’t think that I will be playing it too often in the future (unfortunately).

5. Bres | Rated | 29 Nov 2007 | Add A Review

Great course – wide fairways I thought which if you’re hitting reasonably true will enable you to stay out of trouble. Trouble equals anywhere off the fairway. Long thick grass means it will either be a lost ball or several strokes before you’re back on track. There is also enough water around to let you cool your balls if you’re wayward!!! Good greens, bunkers and the grass cover is fine despite drought conditions. If you have the chance to play here don’t let it pass you by.

6. dtfew5458 | Rated | 27 Mar 2006 | Add A Review

This is a benchmark setting course. The greens are fantastic, presenting many challenges. Plenty of birdie opportunities available on this course to reward good play. However, if you're in trouble, you're in trouble.

Avoid playing early mornings after corporate days, the course takes a pounding with unrepaired pitch marks and divots. The ground staff are able to get the course back in shape by mid morning, the only blemish being the multiple sand repair marks on the fairways.

The clubhouse treats its members a class above everyone else, so be wary if you're a guest of The Sebel as restrictions apply.

7. Foooour! | Rated | 11 Jul 2005 | Add A Review

I have just joined the club having played it a half dozen times with a member over the years.

The design is very good, the views are endless. One thing to note is the amount of divots and unfixed pitch marks - there needs to be more encouragement for the members and the like to fixing these.( but it may be that time of the year with constant traffic when I happened to join).

Otherwise, a great layout with challanging bunkers and greens - a truly world class golf course.

The second Henley course by Tony Cashmore is supposed to be better so it's worth the membership purchase if you love quality golf and can play the game. Fingers crossed it is what I think it will be.

8. tigertee | Rated | 04 Feb 2004 | Add A Review

All good holes on this course and proof that good design can create an enjoyable challenge that rewards good shots and punishes poor shots. Lots of room off the tee but be accurate in to the greens.

Excellent use of the water, again not intimidating.

Can't wait to get on to the Henley course and play it's planned 491m Par 4!

9. champ1974 | Rated | 20 Jul 2003 | Add A Review

The course is one of toughest course you will play from the gold tees. Greens are the truest you will ever putt on.

10. DL | Rated | 23 Jan 2003 | Add A Review

Pretty hard to say anymore than the comments section above!

A delight to play, absolutely loved the course.

Only criticism was the 18th fairway was being re-sown when I played it.