Golf Courses Parkland
Rank 07
Royal Melbourne (West)
MacKenzie’s Sandbelt masterpiece—fast running turf and strategic bunkering that Golf Digest places sixth in the world.
Why it is here
Golf Digest World’s 100 Greatest 2026–27 cites Royal Melbourne West at No. 6 worldwide (and East at 33rd). GOLF Magazine World Top 100 2025–26 ranks West No. 7. Golfweek Best 2026 International ranks it No. 5 outside the U.S. Top100golfcourses Australia 2025/26 keeps it No. 1 in Australia for an 18-year reign.
Who it is for
Travelers arranging Sandbelt introductions who want the definitive inland strategic test outside the British Isles.
Sources
- World's 100 Greatest Courses: 2026-2027Royal Melbourne West ranked sixth worldwide; East 33rd.
- Golf Magazine Top 100 World (2025-26)Royal Melbourne West ranked No. 7 in the world.
- Top 100 international courses outside U.S.Golfweek Best 2026 International No. 5: Royal Melbourne West (avg 8.63).
