The Big Golf Ball
Height
Unknown
Year Built
Address
Spring Valley Golf Course, Kingston Road, Heatherton, VIC 3202
The Lowdown
The Big Golf Ball tees up at Spring Valley Golf Course in Heatherton, in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, announcing one of the city's most accessible public golf venues. This oversized dimpled sphere celebrates the sport that brings millions of Australians onto fairways each year. Spring Valley has been serving Melbourne golfers since 1972, offering an 18-hole course that welcomes players of all skill levels. The Big Golf Ball is an unmissable landmark for golfers heading to the course and a quirky photo opportunity for anyone passing by on Kingston Road.
Did you know?
"Victoria hosts the Australian Open golf tournament"
History
Golf has been played in Australia since the mid-1800s, and Melbourne has more golf courses than almost any other city in the world. Spring Valley Golf Course opened in 1972 to serve the growing south-eastern suburbs, offering affordable public golf in a region dominated by exclusive private clubs. The Big Golf Ball has become a local landmark, guiding golfers to the course and advertising the sport to passing motorists. Australia has produced numerous world champion golfers, and courses like Spring Valley nurture the next generation.
More Fun Facts
- •Melbourne has over 90 golf courses in its metropolitan area
- •Spring Valley has been open since 1972
- •A standard golf ball has 336 dimples
- •Over 1.2 million Australians play golf regularly
- •Victoria hosts the Australian Open golf tournament
Visiting Tips
- 💡Book a round at Spring Valley - it's one of Melbourne's affordable courses
- 💡Golf clubs are available for hire
- 💡The Sandbelt courses are nearby for serious golfers
- 💡Heatherton is close to Moorabbin Airport for plane-spotting
Opening Hours
Visible from roadside at all times. Course has operating hours.
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