Spring Valley Golf Club
Melbourne, VIC | User Rating:
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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.
1. jonno38 | Rated
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22 Jan 2009
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Played spring valley in december 09, with high expectations having read the other reviews and course description. I agree the course is generally in good condition with exception to some of the bunkers, which were like concrete!
However it is hardly a memorable golf course, most of the par 4’s are very same same. Similar length and a few are quite drivable. I play off 9 and I tagged up with another guy off 6 and he drove three of the par 4’s one with a miss hit.
Huge new clubhouse which is nice and is probably the thing that stick in the mind most, as well as the drive in through a industrial estate
Typical over 60’s golf course.