Located in Leeming, south of the river, Melville Jumbo Golf at Melville Golf Centre offers a fun, family‑friendly twist on traditional golf. If your kids find a full-size course overwhelming or regular mini golf a bit too simple, this “in‑between” option is a great way to get everyone outside and laughing together.
Jumbo Golf plays on a nine-hole par‑three short course, complete with fairways and greens like regular golf, but on a smaller, more manageable scale. Instead of tiny balls and slim clubs, you use larger, softer plastic golf balls and real golf clubs, which makes it much easier for beginners and children to connect with the ball. It’s a brilliant introduction to golf for kids and a relaxed way for adults to have a hit without taking the game too seriously.
On arrival, you’ll head to the pro shop to check in and collect clubs, balls and a scorecard. Clubs are available in both adult and kids’ sizes, and everything you need for your round – including buggies – is provided in the Jumbo Golf price. The pro shop also sells refreshments, and this is where you’ll find the toilets, so it’s worth a quick pit stop before you head out onto the course.
Each buggy is set up with four different clubs: a large “big boy” driver for teeing off, a regular club known as “the striker”, a wedge for those tricky lies and getting a bit of lift, and a “putta” for when you reach the green. The course itself is grassy and gently hilly, with very little shade, so be sure to bring hats, sunscreen and water, especially on warm days.
The holes are all relatively short, so you’re not standing around for ages waiting to take your shot. That keeps the game moving and works well for younger kids with shorter attention spans.
Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s too easy, though – Jumbo Golf here is still a proper challenge. There are bunkers, bushes, slopes and other obstacles to contend with, and balls can easily end up nestled under trees or in clumps of plants, adding to the fun (and occasional mock frustration!).
Because the equipment is designed to be more forgiving, it tends to level the playing field between experienced golfers and complete beginners. Confident golfers might find their usual skills don’t always translate perfectly with the oversized balls, while kids and less experienced players will often surprise themselves with how well they can hit. It all makes for plenty of laughs and friendly competition, and it’s common for families to finish with very close scores.
Melville Golf Centre itself is a complete golfing complex, so if you have keen golfers in the family, you can easily extend your visit beyond Jumbo Golf. There’s a fully floodlit 250m+ driving range where you hit off real grass (no mats), a large practice putting green and a chipping and bunker area. The centre also offers professional coaching with a PGA pro, so older kids or parents who get hooked on the game can book lessons to work on their swing.
Jumbo Golf is very popular for birthday parties, school holiday catch-ups and team-building events. The venue has complimentary BBQ facilities, and as a fully licensed venue (no BYO alcohol), adults can relax with a drink after the game while the kids run around. Bookings are recommended, especially for groups and weekends, to make sure you secure a tee time.
With easy access from the freeway and plenty of on-site parking, Melville Jumbo Golf is a convenient, active and screen‑free outing for families. Whether you’re introducing your children to golf for the first time or just looking for a relaxed way to spend a couple of hours outdoors together, this short course offers a “hole” lot of fun in the southern suburbs.
Melville Jumbo Golf (Melville Golf Centre)
Address: 18 Dimond Court, Leeming WA 6149, Australia
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Public Holidays: Generally 9:00am – 5:00pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday; reduced hours on some other days – check ahead)
Official website: Melville Golf Centre
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