
Port Fairy Course
Port Fairy Golf Links

About this course
Port Fairy Golf Links, born from windswept dunes along Victoria's Shipwreck Coast, is a testament to the enduring allure of natural links golf. Its humps and hollows, firm fescue fairways, and devilish pot bunkers define the course, demanding creative shot-making and a keen understanding of the ever-present coastal breezes. Expect blind shots, undulating greens, and a layout that rewards strategic play over brute force; a slight fade is a welcome asset on several holes. Designed originally in 1962, Port Fairy has evolved through the subtle hand of course architects, maintaining its rugged character and playability. While not a stage for major championships, the course holds a special place in the hearts of local golfers and visiting enthusiasts alike, drawn to its authentic links experience. The club fosters a convivial atmosphere, attracting a diverse membership. Stories abound of impromptu matches and friendly wagers, often followed by gatherings in the clubhouse, where the day's triumphs and near misses are recounted with gusto. The seaside hamlet is known as a vacation spot for many Melbournians looking for a seaside escape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Port Fairy, Victoria, AU
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1899
- Designer
- Kevin Hartley
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,383 metres
Getting there
The journey to Port Fairy Golf Links begins at Melbourne Airport (MEL), roughly three hours southwest through the rolling farmland and coastal plains of western Victoria, a drive that gradually shifts from suburban sprawl to open pastoral landscape before arriving at the quiet seaside village of Port Fairy itself. Private aviation options exist at nearby regional airstrips, though the overland route rewards travelers with an unhurried passage through the heart of Victoria's wine country and into the windswept coastal terrain that defines this corner of the continent. The final miles descend toward the Southern Ocean, where the links course emerges on the clifftop margins above the town - a setting where the austere beauty of the Australian coast and the architectural restraint of the course itself announce your arrival at one of the country's most uncompromising tests of golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Port Fairy
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Port Fairy was designed by Kevin Hartley.
Yes. Port Fairy is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Port Fairy is 72.
Port Fairy plays 5,383 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Port Fairy is a 18-hole course.
