I played this course back in 2018 and it was a good course but nothing spectacular. I was hesitant to return due to my previous mediocre experience. However, I returned and I could not believe the improvements that they have had in the last 6 years it was mind-blowing.

The course has had about 400 trees removed and it has opened up vistas that were just not present previously. Every angle you look now there is something interesting to look at, whether it be looking back up the the clubhouse from the 13th fairway or looking back over the lake at 16 every angle is interesting.

The new greens are as pure as they get, something that couldn't be said about them last time, so a massive improvement there!

The course was in fantastic condition and if i was to rank it with the courses I have played I would put it in my top 5, the top 4 all have amazing coastal scenic views which not being on the water, Commonwealth is lacking. However, the standard of the course and the way it plays to its natural surroundings it certainly is up there with Royal Melbourne, National (Old), Kingston Heath and Victoria as the best courses in Victoria.