The Composite Course came into being in 1959 when Royal Melbourne was asked to hold the Canada Cup (now the World Cup). It was decided to use 12 holes from the West Course and 6 holes from the East Course to keep the new Composite Course within the confines of the home paddock. Since then, the Composite Course has been the site for many international Tournaments and is regularly rated in the world's top ten courses.
Course Information
Course designed by
Alister Mackenzie and Alex Russell, opened in 1931
The privilege of adding the term "Royal" to the Club's name was granted by Queen Victoria in 1895.
Women first appeared on the links during 1892, and in September of that year, they were admitted as Associates of the Club.
Has been home to 16 Australian Opens, 3 World Cups, the 1998 President's Cup, the Heineken Classic, and numerous other professional and amateur tournaments.
