Spectator Information | #AusOpenGolf
Building upon the resounding success of last year's Australian Open, we are thrilled to announce the event will be returning to Melbourne in 2024.
A wide range of exceptional golf experiences will be on offer. There’s something for everyone - from premium hospitality suites at the 18th green, to the Champions Club with a bird's eye view of the challenging 15th green. Or simply hang out in the fun fan precinct with live music and big-screen TVs streaming all the action live as it happens. You’ll be spoilt for choice.
For sports fans and lovers of golf, the 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open is an event not to be missed!
Tournament Week Schedule
Monday – Practice (Closed to public)
Tuesday – Practice (Both courses)
Wednesday – Pro-Am (Both courses – AM), Practice (both courses – PM)
Thursday – Championship Rd 1 (Both courses)
Friday – Championship Rd 2 (Both courses)
Saturday – Championship Rd 3 (Kingston Heath only)
Sunday – Championship Rd 4 (Kingston Heath only)
Notes:
Gates open at 6:30am each day.
Men & women will play across both courses on Thursday & Friday and then at Kingston Heath GC only on Saturday & Sunday.
All Abilities will play at Kingston Heath only on Thursday to Saturday.
Street Address
Kingston Heath Golf Club – Kingston Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192 Course access is via Gate 1 on Kingston Rd or Gate 2 on Farm Rd for all spectators with a general admission or hospitality ticket.
The Victoria Golf Club – Park Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192 Course access is via Gate 1 on the corner of King St & Vernon Ave for all spectators with a general admission or hospitality ticket.
Public Transport - Kingston Heath GC
By Bus
Bus Route 631 (Southland / Waverley Gardens via Clayton Station)
Disembark at Kingston Road stop (at Gate 1)
Bus Route 903 (Mordialloc / Altona)
Disembark at Kingston Road / Warrigal Road stop (1.1km walk to Gate 1)
Bus Route 828 (Hampton / Berwick Station)
Disembark at Grange Road / Centre Dandenong Road stop (700m walk to Gate 2)
Please visit Public Transport Victoria for further information
By Train
Frankston Line – disembark at Southland Station and transfer to Bus (Route 631)
Pakenham Line – disembark at Clayton Station and transfer to Bus (Route 631)
Sandringham Line – disembark at Hampton Station and transfer to Bus (Route 828)
Please visit Public Transport Victoria for further information
By Taxi / Ride Share
Drop-off and pick-up zone located at Kingston Rd outside Gate 1.
Public Transport – The Victoria GC
By Bus
Bus Route 822 (Chadstone / Sandringham via Southland)
Disembark at Victoria Golf Club / Park Road stop (at Gate 1)
Bus Route 828 (Hampton / Berwick Station)
Disembark at Cheltenham Station stop (800m walk to Gate 1)
Please visit Public Transport Victoria for further information
By Train
Frankston Line – disembark at Cheltenham Station and Walk (800m to Gate 1)
Sandringham Line – disembark at Sandringham Station and transfer to Bus (Route 822)
Please visit Public Transport Victoria for further information
By Taxi / Ride Share
Drop-off and pick-up zone located at Kingston Rd outside Gate 1.
Public Parking
Public carparking at Kingston Heath GC will be available at Kingston Heath Reserve - access via Centre Dandenong Rd (at Grange Rd). Parking will be free of charge on a first come basis.
Patrons are encouraged to use public transport to access The Victoria GC as public parking is limited in the area.
Tournament Shuttle Bus
A shuttle bus service for will operate between Southland Station, Kingston Heath GC and The Victoria GC from Wednesday (27 November) to Friday (29 November), with a direct service between Southland Station and Kingston Heath GC on Saturday (30 November) & Sunday (1 December).
This is a free service for all ticketed patrons and will operate as per the below timetable.
Wednesday
Every 30 mins from 9am - 4pm
Thursday-Sunday
Every 15 mins from 8am - 10am
Every 20 mins from 10am - 4pm
Every 15 mins from 4pm - 5:30pm* (*6:30pm finish on Saturday & Sunday)
Pick up and drop off locations are as follows:
Southland Station
Bay Rd opposite Southland Train Station outside of Sir William Fry Reserve
Kingston Heath GC
Kington Rd approx. 200m walk from Gate 1
The Victoria GC
Park Rd outside Gate 1
Accessible Car Parking
A limited number of car parks are available at Car Park A (Kingston Heath) and Car Park C (The Victoria GC) on a first-come-first-served basis.
A valid and current Accessible Parking Permit must be displayed to access.
Vehicles will be subject to security screening at the Car Park entrance.
Spectators can move freely around the golf course but for your safety please stay outside the ropes.
Controlled crossing points, which are clearly marked by signposts and manned by course Marshals, should be used when crossing fairways.
Download course maps via links below:
Kingston Heath GC – coming soon
The Victoria GC – coming soon
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