By contrast, the West Course draws its inspiration from the legendary Australian Sandbelt, home to icons like Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath. Here, the fairways are firm and fast, designed to encourage balls to bound along the ground and challenge players with tight lies. Bunkering is both visually dramatic and strategically punishing, with “flashed” sand edges that come right up against expansive putting surfaces. The greens themselves often roll directly into the bunkers, creating sharp transitions that heighten both risk and reward. The West Course is about options — it gives players multiple lines of play but demands precision and imagination to navigate the bold design choices. Its aesthetic is striking, its playing characteristics thrilling, and its architecture unapologetically influenced by some of the world’s greatest sandbelt layouts.