Best Golf Courses for Kids on the Mornington Peninsula

Three real public courses on the Mornington Peninsula, including one where kids under 16 play free - compared for families.

The Mornington Peninsula's famous private clubs (Sorrento, Portsea) aren't genuine walk-up options for families, but three real public courses across Mornington, Boneo and Rosebud have well-developed junior programs.

Mornington Golf Club - Mornington

Mornington Golf Club is a genuine pay-and-play public course rated among Australia's top public-access layouts, with no membership needed to book a round.

Runs one of the region's most established junior programs - weekly term coaching and school-holiday camps for kids from age 3 up, plus an active junior membership pathway with over 200 young members.

Eagle Ridge Golf Course - Boneo

Eagle Ridge Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship course near Cape Schanck where kids under 16 play completely free alongside a paying adult.

One of the most budget-friendly options on the Peninsula for a family round, and also hosts MyGolf, the Golf Australia/PGA-backed junior program.

Rosebud Country Club - Rosebud

Rosebud Country Club runs a dedicated beginner program called Divots for primary-school-aged kids during school terms, plus a structured Cadet Membership for juniors up to 17 that bundles course access with a full year of professional tuition.

Its practice facility - driving range, chipping and putting greens, and a bunker - gives young golfers plenty of room to build skills off the course too.

Where can a family play for free?

Eagle Ridge Golf Course is the standout here - kids under 16 play free with a paying adult, making it the most budget-friendly starting point on the Peninsula.