The Open Course at Moonah Links occupies a distinctive stretch of coastal terrain on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, approximately 90 minutes south of Melbourne. Designed by Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett and opened in 2001, the course takes its name from the moonah trees (a native coastal tea-tree species) that define the property's character. The routing moves through natural dunescape and sandy soil that provides firm, fast playing conditions reminiscent of traditional links golf, though the setting is Australian bushland rather than seaside links turf. The layout features significant elevation changes and strategic bunkering that rewards thoughtful course management over pure distance. The sandy, free-draining base allows play in most weather conditions, and the design philosophy emphasizes ground game options alongside aerial approaches. The course has hosted professional events on the PGA Tour of Australasia and serves as a venue that tests both amateur and professional fields with its combination of natural hazards and strategic design elements. Moonah Links operates as a public-access facility, unusual for a course of this quality in the region, making it accessible to visitors and members alike. The property includes a second championship course (the Legends) and extensive practice facilities. The Open Course represents Thomson's design philosophy of creating golf that respects the natural landscape while providing strategic variety, and it has established itself as one of the more significant public-access championship courses in Victoria since its opening.