1. seagull38 | Rated | 05 Aug 2008 | Add A Review

Play here recently. Talk about a hidden gem (hope not too many others find it). Really enjoyed it. Not overly long but most of the holes make you think about you shots. especially from 13 onwards. The hardest holes are kept to the end, when your getting tired. Definitely will be coming back

2. no3jabbs | Rated | 07 Oct 2007 | Add A Review

When i played here it was in fantastice nic. the greens were lush and quick fairways are great. Although i got dun in pennit i still enjoyd it greatly.

3. printer78 | Rated | 09 Nov 2006 | Add A Review

A bloke I used to work with used to rave about his weekends away at Trentham & would tell anyone who'd listen what a great track it was.

I personally had visions of a dead goat track & couldn't be convinced.

Well I did get convinced to have a crack at it just recently & certainly don't regret it. This course is absolutely a hidden gem; lush fairways, consistent greens, no 2 holes the same & on sunny days the slightest waft of eucalyptus in the air.

The signature par 3's (13 & 15) are a definite highlight as well as the par 4 16th with hazard all the way on your right & at the back of the sharp left dogleg. That's before you consider the big hill on your left. The 11th is also a great hole, only short but be straight or you could be in trouble.

The 1st is my favourite hole though, I don't really know why.

Just a great track & well worth the trip.

4. zaney | Rated | 19 Sep 2006 | Add A Review

Played Trentham for the fifth or sixth time on Sunday and was amazed at how well this place is kept. The new water hazards and raised greens are fantastic inclusions. Immaculate fairways and ever consistent greens make playing this course a real pleasure. No two holes are the same and although some holes are short, they require genuine strategy. I have played many great courses around Victoria, this is truly one of the most enjoyable. When considering where to play next weekend consider the $20 greenfees, quiet low key atmoshpere and a truly great course and Trentham just might be yourt destination. Personnally this is the best country course i have ever played!

5. scotttindall | Rated | 28 Nov 2005 | Add A Review

There is a quiet and un-assuming joy in little places like this. Interesting country courses like Trentham and neighbouring Woodend are so far from the grandoise Moonah Links that it is hard to believe it is the same game being played.

Trentham is nearly always in immaculate condition, for a course that hardly ever sees traffic, it is no doubt a loyal crew that keeps this place in superb condition. The atmosphere of the pines surrounding 'mouse-ear' greens and little 'flick-wedge' par-3s around the back have such a 'secret' joy to them. Where Woodend feels a little rough around the edges, Trentham seems to be always lovingly 'kept'. The people that play this place love it and why not? On the links of Trentham everything seems to slow down and there is fun to be found with every shot. It is not a 'grand' golfing experience, but the beauty is in the detail.

6. | Rated | 16 Mar 2004 | Add A Review

Trentham is a very pretty golf course. Over the last few years the club has put a lot of effort into course improvement, and there are eight new "championship" standard greens as well as some new fairways..

The course is not long, but is fairly tight in places. It is in excellent condition most of the year, save for the hot summer months when the fairways get dry as there is no fairway watering. Even then the lies can be OK.

Trentham is a high winter rainfall area, but the drainage on the course is excellent with the red volcanic soil, meaning there is no puddling or soggy ground, even in the depths of winter. The conditions are fantastic from September through to early January.

Of the holes, the dogleg left 16th stands out as the best, a tough par-4 with out of bounds along the right side, and a water hazard past the bend. The new par-3s (2nd and 5th) are interesting, and the short par-3s down the back (13th and 15th) are fun to play with a wedge or short iron.

A criticism of the course would be that too many of the remaining holes are too short and too straight, and require little strategy or accuracy of placement other than a straight tee shot. Some of the new greens are built a bit like dartboards, and accept approach shots a little too easily; you can fire right at the pins. The course could also do with a few hundred extra metres to offer more of a challenge, especially in summer when the fairway run is high. A lot of par-4s are driver and a short pitch for long hitters in these conditions.

The clubhouse is comfortable and sociable when open, but there are no golf-related services (or pro shop) so bring all your own equipment. And if you visit mid-week in winter, throw a hot thermos into the car as there is no catering (honesty box system operates for green fees).

For the average amateur golfer, Trentham is a very enjoyable and memorable course. For social groups it offers a great environment for golf at a very reasonable price given the conditions it offers.

7. leemickelson | Rated | 24 Jan 2003 | Add A Review

The 18 hole course at Trentham is a good test for golfers of all abilities. The course is always presented in good condition and features tree lined and undulating fairways. Accuracy, rather than length, off the tee is required as there are a number of dogleg par 4's. Trentham has it's own version of Augusta National's famed "Amen Corner" starting at the short downhill par 3 13th. Nothing more than a 9 iron or wedge is required here however the green is small and slopes from left to right. Water is also short and right. The 14th is a short but tough dogleg par 4 that requires a left to right tee shot followed by an uphill short iron approach to a green that is hidden and severely slopes from front to back. The 15th is another short downhill par 3 where the tee shot needs to be threaded between 2 huge gums to reach the putting surface. Only the back half of the green can be seen from the tee. The 16th is the toughest hole on the course. The hole is a dogleg left par 4 that places a premium on accuracy as well as length off the tee. There is out of bounds all the way down the right for the tee shot and left is a hill strewn with pines. Hit one "out of the screws" and you could find yourself in the water hazard that lurks on the far side of the dogleg. If the tee shot has been safely negotiated then a mid iron approach is required to find the green that is protected front right by a bunker. The green slopes from front to back. This hole has ruined many a good round and is a great par 4. This course represents good value for money golf and is not overcrowded which ensures an enjoyable round. Don't tell too many about this hidden gem.