The Metropolitan Golf Club stands as one of the premier courses on the Sandbelt in Victoria, designed by J.B. MacKenzie.What makes Metro particularly interesting is its setting.Built on former farmland, the course sits on very flat land meaning it relies heavily on the quality and creativity of the hole designs to shine.And it does.The bunkering at Metropolitan is grand and strategically placed arguably even more demanding than some of its Sandbelt neighbours.The club itself is steeped in rich history, having hosted numerous Australian Opens,and the clubhouse reflects this proudly, with artefacts and memorabilia beautifully displayed throughout.Recently, the course underwent a significant redesign removing many trees and restoring a more traditional Sandbelt look,with wasteland areas now bordering the fairways and giving the course a more open, authentic feel.From a personal standpoint, I found that the flat landscape meant the course lacked some of that natural “wow factor” seen at other Sandbelt classics.At times, it felt a little repetitive.However, I can absolutely see how it would make for an exceptional members’ courseoffering the kind of layout where tight, competitive matches could thrive week after week.