1. johnnytheboy | Rated | 17 Dec 2007 | Add A Review

Early morning breakfast to start the day with a harsh head wind coming in from the west. This Semi links course is punishing for those who dont hit straight, undulation in the fairways, sharp hooks left and right. When you approach the greens the pin placement and quality is championship standard hard to read falls with breaks all around the pin. The cross over in greens can be a little confusing on 2 of the holes if you dont have local knowledge but truly a picturesuq course with great clubhouse amenities for the thirsty golfer after a round.

2. bugger | Rated | 03 Jun 2003 | Add A Review

It was on one of those packages and I must admit Portsea was a great experience and different to any course in Sydney with the exception of Bonnie Doon.

The standout holes to me were 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 17 & 18.

The 8th is an exhilarating par 5 and, while not long, the further you travel down this hole the tighter it gets and with a cross wind blowing it is quite scary with tea trees everywhere.

The 11th is an a superb short par 4 dogleg to the right. A tee shot semi blind over a big hill must be accurate and then it is up a steep ridge to a small green circled by trees. A magic little hole!

13 is an unusual par 4 where the longer hitters can have a go at the green at their peril but as the hole is steeply uphill nothing short of the perfect shot will result in a birdie opportunity.

Hole 17 is a classic downhill par 4 where you are required to thread you tee shot between waste bunkers on the left and pine trees on the right. The second shot here is majestic down hill to a green cut into a hill surrounded by bunkers.

18 is a good finishing hole thru an undulating hill cut thru the cypress pines.

This course was memorable and I can't wait to get back soon. It deserves the ratings it gets inside our top 30.

3. andrew14966 | Rated | 26 Dec 2002 | Add A Review

A challenge if it is very windy, but not when the breeze is normal.

It has some good holes but is way too short. The person who can keep the ball low will score well on any day.

4. chriskane70a | Rated | 23 Jul 2002 | Add A Review

In my opinion, this is the best course on the Peninsula. There is not a single bad hole, and some absolute gems, such as 2, 9 and 17.

The greens are great, and the bunkering is strategic yet penal if you find your way into one.

Definately worth making the trip from Melbourne, or visiting while you're in the area.