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Nov. 7, 2011

To see how the Bayside area will be affected for The Presidents Cup, please click here.

PLEASE NOTE: PARKING WILL BE LIMITED AND IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ROYAL MELBOURNE GOLF CLUB.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transport is the best way to get to The Presidents Cup at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club (RMGC). The RMGC is located on Cheltenham Road in Black Rock, and is in Zone 2.

By Train
Mentone Train Station is on the Frankston Line (see the map here), and the journey from the city will take approximately 30 minutes. For the Frankston Line train timetable, please click here.

Sandringham Train Station is on the Sandringham Line (see the map here), and the journey from the city will take approximately 30 minutes. For the Sandringham Line train timetable, please click here.

A free return shuttle bus service will be available from both train stations to transport to the course. The shuttle bus stop at the course will be on Reserve Road:

Shuttle bus start and finishing times:

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By Bus
Please click here for a map showing bus routes around the Bayside area.

Bus routes 600, 922 and 923 (St Kilda to Southland Shopping Centre) and 825 (Moorabbin Train Station to Southland Shopping Centre) run along Bluff Road, and it is a short 10-minute walk along Cheltenham Road to the RMGC.

For more information on using public transport to the RMGC, visit the Metlink website or call 13 16 38. Once at the Metlink website, select your location (i.e. Flinders Street Station), change your destination to a 'landmark' and then type in Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

By Car
The RMGC is on Cheltenham Road, Black Rock, between Bluff Road and Reserve Road.

For driving directions from Flinders Street Train Station in central Melbourne to The RMGC via Reserve Road, please click here.

For driving directions from Flinders Street Train Station in central Melbourne to The RMGC via Bluff Road, please click here.

Car parking : $15
Public Car Parking is located at the Sandringham Golf Course in Black Rock. Once in the vicinity of the RMGC, please follow the signs for the Public Car Park. Parking is priced at $15 per vehicle, and is payable upon entry or you can pre-pay for parking by clicking here.

TAXIS
Patrons can utilise existing multipurpose vehicles of their choice. A designated taxi rank will be set up in Reserve Road for all drop off / pick ups.

Taxis with disabled passengers or passengers with special needs will be permitted to drop off at the designated disabled drop off zone in the public car park. From here a disabled shuttle service will run to the main entry gate at the course.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION FOR PATRONS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY
Patrons with limited mobility attending the Presidents Cup 2011 are advised to pre-purchase tickets to avoid any additional delays on the day. For ticket purchases please visit www.ticketmaster.com.au

DISABLED CAR PARKING
Disabled Parking will be available* in the Sandringham Golf Links for those displaying a valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit on their vehicle. Once in the vicinity of the RMGC, please follow the signs for the B Car Park, entry will be on RESERVE ROAD.

Free accessible transport will be available for passengers with special needs via a shuttle service operating on a continuous loop to and from the Disabled Parking area. The bus is available to patrons with limited mobility only and can transport up to four people, including one wheelchair passenger.

*Please remember that parking is limited and is not guaranteed upon entry.

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