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Royal Melbourne (West)
Day 79 · 18 December 2026 · Melbourne and the finish leg
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Australia #1 · 2026/27
About Royal Melbourne (West)
Black Rock, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A sandbelt masterpiece renowned for bold bunkering, large contoured greens and firm, fast fairways that dogleg through natural rolling terrain.
History
The West Course was designed by Scottish architect Dr Alister MacKenzie during his 1926 visit to Australia, with construction led by Alex Russell and greenkeeper Mick Morcom, and opened in 1931.
Photos from the round will appear after Ritchie plays.
The card
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- Best hole
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- Km so far
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The round
Ritchie's write-up lands after he walks off the 18th.
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