Australian golfing royalty makes a guest appearance this episode, with Mike Clayton sharing his views and experiences of golf on the Mornington Peninsula. A longer podcast than normal, and a wide-ranging discussion that includes Mike’s early recollections of the golfing landscape in this part of the world, and his answers to listener questions on the topic of Mornington peninsula golf. Discussion branches off to include vegetation management, a sparsely played course in Morocco, various elements of course architecture, the progress at 7 Mile Beach, agronomy, forward tees, and Clayts’ ten round split across the three courses at The National. Attention shifts to St Andrews Beach, Rosebud Country Club, Portsea, The Dunes, and other courses on the peninsula. 

As usual, images of some of the topic and holes discussed can be found in our Twitter feed (@AusGolfPassport) and on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport). We hope you enjoy the chat!

Links below to a range of courses and lodging options on the Mornington peninsula.

St Andrews Beach - https://standrewsbeachgolf.com.au/

Portsea Golf Club tee times - https://www.portseagolf.com.au/cms/public-golf-green-fees-mornington-peninsula/and accommodation - https://www.portseagolf.com.au/cms/portsea-accommodation/

The Dunes - https://thedunes.com.au/

Portsea Hotel accommodation - https://portseahotel.com.au/accommodation/

RACV Cape Schanck Golf - https://www.racv.com.au/travel-experiences/resorts/cape-schanck/golf.htmland accommodation - https://www.racv.com.au/travel-experiences/resorts/cape-schanck/accommodation.html

Rosebud Country Club - https://www.rosebudcountryclub.com.au/cms/golf/and accommodation - https://www.rosebudcountryclub.com.au/cms/accommodation/

Moonah Links - https://www.moonahlinks.com.au/cms/

Bay Views golf course - https://bayviewsgolf.com.au/

Flinders Golf Club - https://www.flindersgolfclub.com.au/cms/

Sorrento Golf Club - https://www.sorrentogolf.com.au/cms/visitor-information/golf-for-visitors/

Mornington golf course - https://www.morningtongolf.com.au/cms/golf/public-golf/

Eagle Ridge - https://www.eagleridge.com.au/

And for the foodies who picked up on Clayts’ reference late in recording - Johnny Ripe Pies - https://www.johnnyripemainridge.com.au/

Podcast intro & exit music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com