Championship Course Just Minutes from Inverloch
If you are visiting Inverloch and love your golf, there is a hidden gem waiting less than ten minutes up the road. Leongatha Golf Club is one of those courses people play once and then wonder how it stayed under the radar for so long (it’s closer to Inverloch than Leongatha).
Ranked in Golf Australia’s Top 100 Public Access Courses, Leongatha Golf Club warmly welcomes visitors every day. It offers the rare combination of championship-quality golf, a relaxed country-club atmosphere, and stunning natural surrounds that make every round memorable.
Designed by the legendary Vern Morcom, the course is a classic example of thoughtful Australian golf architecture. The layout moves seamlessly across hilly and gently rolling terrain, with wide Santa Ana couch fairways framed by pockets of natural bushland. It is scenic without being intimidating, challenging without being punishing.
Ask any visiting golfer what stood out, and the answer is often the same. The greens. Beautifully maintained and subtly contoured, they are a genuine surprise and a true highlight of the round. Add the peaceful South Gippsland landscape and you have a course that feels both refined and refreshingly grounded.
Hosting a Major Victorian Golf Event in 2026
In January 2026, Leongatha Golf Club will step into the spotlight as the host of a Victorian Four-Ball Championship Qualifying Event, and golfers are encouraged to mark their calendars now.
Sunday 18 January 2026
18 holes, 4BBB Stableford format
Registrations close 12pm, Tuesday 13 January - registration link at bottom of blog.
Limited spots available
The Victorian Four-Ball Championship has been a fixture on the state golf calendar since 1997 and is one of Victoria’s largest participation events. Designed to be inclusive and accessible, it offers golfers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to compete at a state level.
The format is part of what makes this event so popular. Teams can be made up of friends, club mates, family members or work colleagues, creating a competitive yet social experience that is as much about enjoyment as it is about performance. Play well, and you earn the chance to progress through to the state final, competing on some of Victoria’s premier golf courses.
A Perfect Golf Weekend in Inverloch
With Leongatha Golf Club located just minutes from Inverloch, the qualifying event presents a perfect opportunity to turn competition golf into a weekend escape. Base yourself by the coast, enjoy Inverloch’s beaches, cafes and relaxed seaside vibe, then head inland for a round of top-tier golf on a course that consistently impresses.
Whether you are a serious competitor eyeing qualification or a visiting golfer keen to experience one of Victoria’s best public access courses, Leongatha Golf Club delivers on every front.
A championship course. A welcoming club. A major event on the calendar.
And all just minutes from Inverloch