Great Golf Escapes

Great Golf Escapes group attend the 150th Open at St  Andrews
Melbourne Sandbelt golf
Barnbougle Dunes - trip from Moorabbin
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About

Based in Melbourne and established over 30 years ago, under the GOLFSelect brand, their business has steadily established itself as one of Australia's most respected golf holiday businesses. This reputation has allowed GOLFSelect unprecedented access to Australia's finest golf courses.

In July 2025, they made the decision to rebrand their travel business to Great Golf Escapes, as they feel this name is more reflective of what they offer.

Golf courses including Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Peninsula Kingswood, Metropolitan, The National, Victoria, The Dunes, Barwon Heads, Cape Wickham and Barnbougle Dunes form the basis for some wonderful golf in Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and the Bellarine Peninsula.

Golf Holiday Manager Matthew Ridge believes Great Golf Escapes strong points include the best quality service from a dedicated, friendly and knowledgeable team, and the intimate knowledge of Australia's golf industry developed over 30 years.

Accredited and Licensed Travel Agent and member of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) has seen Great Golf Escapes work with major events including the World Cup (2013, 2016 and 2018) and the Presidents Cup (2011 and 2019).

Matthew Ridge (Golf Holiday Manager) as well as Golf Holiday Specialists Richard Morgan, Steven Lo Ricco and Christine Jonchev, can be contacted for further questions and to help you create a tailored itinerary for your specific needs. The team look forward to your call.

What's Available

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Available Tours

The National GC

Golf on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is a boot shaped peninsula located 85 minutes southeast of Melbourne. With a number of exciting golf projects recently finished or under development it is the fastest growing golf region in Victoria (and arguably Australia). The Mornington Peninsula comprises at least ten courses ranked in Australia's Top 100 golf courses. The natural, sandy soil is ideal for golf, with rugged coastal conditions providing golfing experiences akin to the famous links courses of Ireland and Scotland. At the centre of this region lie a number of courses in an area known as The Cups. The National Golf Club is a 54 hole private members' golf club, providing three distinct golfing challenges (Old Course, Moonah Course and Gunnamatta Course), and through Great Golf Escapes, privileged access for Interstate and International guests.

Royal Melbourne Golf Club

Golf on the Melbourne Sandbelt

Great Golf Escapes can organise packages to play the famous Melbourne Sandbelt golf courses. Based in Melbourne's South Eastern Suburbs, and established over 30 years ago, Great Golf Escapes has steadily established itself as one of Australia's most respected golf holiday and corporate golf event businesses. This reputation has allowed Great Golf Escapes unprecedented access to Australia's finest golf courses, a pleasure which they are able to extend to their clients. Golf courses such as Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Metropolitan, Victoria, Commonwealth, Yarra Yarra, Huntingdale, Woodlands, Peninsula-Kingswood, The National, St Andrews Beach, Moonah Links, The Dunes, Sorrento, Barwon Heads, Thirteenth Beach, The Sands Torquay and many others form the basis for some wonderful golf in Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula and the Bellarine Peninsula.

Reviews & Ratings

Steve Glover

Steve Glover

Google review

We've used Golf Escapes for a number of years now as we have never had a bad experience. Everything runs like clockwork from pickups and transfers (Malaga this time with Simply Shuttles), to the choice of great courses (Lauro, Anoreta and Torrequebrada this trip). Our requests for hotel of choice and preferred tee times always accommodated at a great price.

Where you'll be

Beaumaris VIC 3193