Peninsula Kingswood South
Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead rebuilt the South Course at Peninsula Kingswood as part of one of the most ambitious projects on the Melbourne sandbelt, reopened in 2019. Longer and more open than its sister North, it is a strategic par 72 of creek lines, dry stone walls and classic sandbelt bunkering at the southern end of the belt.
Photo: Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Peninsula Kingswood was formed in 2013 from the merger of the Peninsula and Kingswood clubs, the first amalgamation of its kind in Australia, and the combined membership poured its resources into a complete redevelopment of the two courses at Frankston on the southern edge of the Melbourne sandbelt. The architects Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead, led by Mike Cocking, rebuilt every green, tee and bunker.
The South Course reopened to acclaim, the longer, flatter and more open of the pair, characterized by its creek lines, dry stone walls and the deep, sand flashed bunkering that defines great sandbelt golf. It is a true test of strategic play where position from the tee sets up the angle in, and it has quickly taken its place among the highly rated courses of one of the world's finest collections of golf.
Peninsula Kingswood South at a glance
- Opened
- 2019
- Designer
- Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead
- Type
- Sandbelt
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,225 yds
- Green fee
- Members and guests
Designer, redevelopment and par verified June 2026 from Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club and leading course databases. The club was formed in 2013 from the merger of the Peninsula and Kingswood clubs, and the South Course was rebuilt by Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead and reopened as part of the club's grand opening in 2019, a par 72 of about 6,225 yards on the published scorecard. Peninsula Kingswood is a private members club with limited visitor access; there is no published public green fee, so always confirm access and any guest arrangement directly before planning.
The holes worth the trip
The South Course is the longer and more open of the two at Peninsula Kingswood, and the Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead redesign leaned into that character, using width off the tee to set up demanding, angled approaches into firm sandbelt greens. The bunkering is bold and beautifully shaped in the classic Melbourne style.
Creek lines and the club's distinctive dry stone walls weave through the routing, adding both strategy and a strong sense of place, while the rebuilt greens run fast and true on the sandy soil. Position from the tee is everything; the player who finds the right side of the fairway is rewarded with a clear line, and the one who does not faces a far sterner second.
The result is a thoroughly modern sandbelt course built on classical principles, firm, fast and strategic, that rewards the thinking golfer. Paired with the North Course and the other great clubs of the belt, the South makes Peninsula Kingswood an essential stop on any Melbourne sandbelt pilgrimage.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitor access is limited and generally arranged through a member introduction or a sandbelt golf specialist |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest or visitor arrangement is made through the club (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the club well in advance; an introduction or a Melbourne golf operator helps secure access to the sandbelt clubs |
| On the day | Walking is the tradition on firm sandbelt turf; caddies can be arranged and etiquette and pace are expected |
| Getting there | Frankston in Melbourne's southeast, about 45 minutes from the city center and Melbourne Airport |
| Best months | October to April for the warm, dry sandbelt season when the turf runs at its firmest and fastest |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Peninsula Kingswood is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in central Melbourne or along the bayside suburbs, both within reach of the sandbelt clubs and full of excellent hotels, dining and the wider attractions of one of the world's great sporting cities. A Melbourne base puts Peninsula Kingswood and its sandbelt neighbors within a drive.
For a stay closer to the South Course, the bayside and Mornington Peninsula towns to the south offer calm and coastline along with more golf. It is an ideal region to build a multi course pilgrimage around, pairing Peninsula Kingswood with Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Victoria and the other classics of the belt.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Peninsula Kingswood South.
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Peninsula Kingswood South questions
Who designed the Peninsula Kingswood South Course?
The South Course was rebuilt by the Australian firm Ogilvy Clayton Cocking Mead, led by Mike Cocking, as part of the club's redevelopment, and it reopened with the grand opening in 2019.
What is the par and length of Peninsula Kingswood South?
The South Course is a par 72 of about 6,225 yards on the published scorecard, the longer and more open of the two courses at Peninsula Kingswood on the Melbourne sandbelt.
When was Peninsula Kingswood formed?
Peninsula Kingswood was formed in 2013 from the merger of the Peninsula and Kingswood clubs, the first amalgamation of two golf clubs in Australia, and the rebuilt courses opened in 2019.
Can visitors play Peninsula Kingswood South?
Peninsula Kingswood is a private members club with limited visitor access, generally arranged through a member introduction or a sandbelt golf specialist. Contact the club well in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, redevelopment and par verified June 2026; access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.