The Course

A great opening hole to begin your round. Hitting a straight drive is essential, with trees lining both sides of the fairway. Most players will look to get their round off to a solid start on this relatively forgiving par 4.

The toughest hole on the course for men and the fifth hardest for ladies. The prevailing wind is usually straight into your face, while out of bounds runs the full length of the left side, making this a challenging hole at all times. The fairway is beautifully framed by original pine trees from a bygone era. A small green demands accuracy, and anything long over the back leaves a very difficult recovery.

A picturesque par 3 and the first of the short holes. While it is one of the easier holes on the card, avoid missing left, where a steep embankment can send your ball well below the green, leaving a very tricky chip. Play safely to the right or hit the green and par is well within reach.

The hardest hole for the ladies and a real test. For the men, this par 5 often plays tougher than its rating suggests. A notorious tea tree around 60 metres short of the green on the right has claimed many golf balls, so steer clear. A large, relatively flat green provides a welcome finish.

Don't let the low stroke rating fool you. This hole still demands a straight drive. Trees on both sides, especially the right, can quickly punish an errant tee shot. The green slopes from back to front and features run-off areas on both sides, so approach shots must be accurate. Avoid going long over the back.

A brilliant example of a hole that doesn't need length to be challenging. The uphill tee shot is tight and chute-like, with large trees guarding both sides. The hole doglegs right at around the 100m mark, requiring good placement off the tee to set up the approach. A big, beautiful green awaits you at the end of this great hole.

A very demanding par 4 for the ladies, requiring a strong and accurate drive. For men, this is a quality par 5 that bends left over the crest of a hill around the 150m mark. The tee shot is blind, but with minimal danger. Two good shots to the top of the rise sets up scoring opportunities.

A standout hole requiring commitment from the tee. Men must drive over the edge of a large dam to reach the top of the incline. The narrow green features run-offs on both sides, and anything long over the back brings serious trouble. A water feature beside the green can occasionally come into play. Ladies avoid the carry over the dam, but must still be accurate as trees on the right can lead to a difficult second shot.

A long and challenging uphill par 3. A deep gully sits in front of the elevated green, making club selection critical. Out of bounds behind the green can catch the biggest hitters. Remarkably, at the time of writing there has never been a hole-in-one on this hole. A perfect reason to visit Heyfield and try to be the first.

A difficult opening hole on the back nine and one of the toughest for men. The fairway turns right around 130 metres off the tee, so positioning is vital. Tree-lined on both sides, especially left, it's a strong par 4 requiring accuracy and good course management.

A challenging par 3 for men and a much shorter test for ladies. Out of bounds runs along the left side and can easily come into play, especially with the prevailing wind often pushing shots that way. The front of the green is firm and unpredictable, meaning even well-struck shots can take unexpected bounces.

Another excellent hole. Out of bounds to the right is technically in play, though it would take a very wayward tee shot to find it. A large gum tree around 50 metres short of the green provides a defining feature and adds real character. Recent work by the volunteer ground staff has greatly improved the hole without reducing the challenge.

A straight par 5 that becomes significantly tighter around 100 metres from the green as trees encroach on both sides. Players must be careful with their layup and approach shots to avoid trouble. The large green has a steeper slope at the front, and once again, going long is not advised.

The longest hole on the course and one of the true signature holes at Heyfield. Men face a tight chute off the tee, while the ladies tee provides a slightly more open line. A historic original pine tree remains in play and must be negotiated on the second or third shot. Recent stump removal has enhanced the hole's appearance. A large green provides a rewarding finish.

A classic risk-and-reward hole. Big hitters can take on the trees to cut the corner of this left-bending fairway. Pull it off and you're set up perfectly. Miss and trouble awaits. This hole suits left-handers particularly well and is often used as a target hole during competitions, with players aiming to reach the green in two.

A tight driving hole with bushland down the right side. Push too far left and the ball can run away off the fairway. This gradual left dogleg has become one of the best-looking holes on the course. The green is narrow with steep run-offs on both sides, particularly right, demanding accuracy on the approach. Avoid missing long.

Another left-turning hole where a good drive sets up your chance to finish strongly. Trouble exists on both sides, but the fairway is wide enough to reward confident tee shots. Missing the green left is dangerous, as a steep drop-off can send the ball down onto the road. A well-protected green provides a fair test with shallow run-offs.

A stunning signature hole to finish your round. The tee shot is played to an elevated green with water in play for nearly a third of the hole's length. For many golfers, clearing the water is the first priority. Recent clearing near the tee has opened up beautiful views across the water, making this a memorable and challenging closing hole.