
Albert Park Public Course
Albert Park Public Golf Course

About this course
Albert Park Public Golf Course occupies a distinctive setting within Albert Park, a large urban parkland located approximately three kilometers south of Melbourne's central business district. The course shares its grounds with the Albert Park Lake circuit, which hosts the Australian Grand Prix, creating an unusual backdrop where golf and motorsport coexist. The flat terrain and open parkland character reflect the area's reclaimed wetland origins, with the course winding through mature trees and alongside sections of the lake. The layout is a compact nine-hole course that plays to a par of 32, designed to accommodate golfers of varying abilities in a casual, accessible environment. The routing makes efficient use of limited space, with relatively short holes that emphasize accuracy over distance. Several holes run parallel to the lake, while others navigate through stands of established trees that frame fairways and provide definition. The flat topography means strategic play focuses on avoiding trees and managing approach angles rather than elevation changes. Albert Park Public serves primarily as a municipal facility, welcoming local residents, visitors, and those seeking a quick round in an urban setting. The course operates without the formalities of private club membership, offering pay-and-play access that makes it particularly popular with beginners and recreational golfers. Its location near the city center and within a multi-use park gives it a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere distinct from traditional golf clubs in the Melbourne area.
Quick facts
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, AU
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1899
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,501 metres
- Difficulty
- 72/113
FAQ
Common questions about Albert Park Public
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Albert Park Public is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Albert Park Public is 72.
Albert Park Public plays 5,501 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Albert Park Public is 113.
Albert Park Public is a 18-hole course.




