Kingston Links occupies a residential setting in Rowville, a suburb in Melbourne's southeastern corridor. The course was designed by Michael Clayton and opened in the early 2000s as part of a broader residential development. Clayton, known for his work at courses such as The Dunes and his restoration projects across Australia, brought his design philosophy emphasizing strategic options and natural landforms to this suburban site. The layout works with relatively modest topography typical of Melbourne's outer suburbs, incorporating gentle elevation changes and native vegetation corridors that define playing corridors. Clayton's routing creates variety through hole angles and green complexes that reward thoughtful approach play. The design includes strategic bunkering and contoured putting surfaces that require careful club selection and shot placement rather than relying solely on length. Kingston Links serves as a semi-private facility, offering both membership and public access. The course provides a suburban golf option for Melbourne's eastern communities, balancing accessibility with design quality. The property includes practice facilities and a clubhouse serving members and visitors. As a Clayton design within a residential context, the course represents an example of how thoughtful architecture can create engaging golf on land constrained by development, maintaining playing interest through strategic design rather than dramatic natural features.