Victoria, Australia
The National (Old)
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr
The National (Old) is ranked #24 in Australia and #14 in Victoria on The Golf List, with an average position of 23.20 across 5 of the 5 lists we aggregate.
The Old was naturally the first course to be laid out here at The National Golf Club. The Old was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1988 and its set on undulating slightly hilly ground which allows for stunning coastal views.
- In Australia
- #24
- In Victoria
- #14 of 42
- Average position
- 23.20
- On lists
- 5 of 5
PrivateLocals cannot book. The ways in are an interstate or international introduction, a stay-and-play package, or a charity or corporate day.
(checked November 2026)
| Golf List | Course | Avg | Golf Digest 2026–27AGD ’26 | Golf Digest 2024–25AGD ’24 | Golf Australia 2026GA ’26 | Golf Australia 2024GA ’24 | Top100.com 2026T100 ’26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 24The National (Old) | 23.20 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 21 |
Its best placing is 19 (Golf Digest 2024–25) and its worst is 29 (Golf Australia 2026), a gap of 10 places. The lists differ moderately.
Edition on edition: Australian Golf Digest moved it down from 19 (Golf Digest 2024–25) to 20 (Golf Digest 2026–27); Golf Australia moved it down from 27 (Golf Australia 2024) to 29 (Golf Australia 2026); Top100GolfCourses.com moved it up from 23 (Top100.com 2025) to 21 (Top100.com 2026).
Access: Private. Locals cannot book. The ways in are an interstate or international introduction, a stay-and-play package, or a charity or corporate day. (checked November 2026)
Range across the lists (1–100)
1929
Ranking history
Every edition we hold for The National (Old). Move compares each edition with the one before it; a green ↑ means the course rose.
Australian Golf Digest
| Edition | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Digest 2026–27 | 20 | ↓1 |
| Golf Digest 2024–25 | 19 | — |
| Golf Digest 2022 | 19 |
Golf Australia
| Edition | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Australia 2026 | 29 | ↓2 |
| Golf Australia 2024 | 27 | ↓3 |
| Golf Australia 2022 | 24 |
Top100GolfCourses.com
| Edition | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Top100.com 2026 | 21 | ↑2 |
| Top100.com 2025 | 23 |
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About The National (Old)'s ranking
- Where does The National (Old) rank in Australia?
- The National (Old) is #24 on The Golf List consensus, averaging position 23.20 across 5 of 5 published lists.
- Where does The National (Old) rank in Victoria?
- The National (Old) is #14 of 42 ranked Victoria courses on The Golf List, and #24 in Australia.
- Can a visitor play The National (Old)?
- Private. Locals cannot book. The ways in are an interstate or international introduction, a stay-and-play package, or a charity or corporate day.
- Which golf course lists include The National (Old)?
- The National (Old) is ranked on Golf Digest 2026–27 (#20), Golf Digest 2024–25 (#19), Golf Australia 2026 (#29), Golf Australia 2024 (#27), Top100.com 2026 (#21).
- Has The National (Old) moved up or down recently?
- Australian Golf Digest moved it down from 19 (Golf Digest 2024–25) to 20 (Golf Digest 2026–27); Golf Australia moved it down from 27 (Golf Australia 2024) to 29 (Golf Australia 2026); Top100GolfCourses.com moved it up from 23 (Top100.com 2025) to 21 (Top100.com 2026).