With over 35 courses scattered across the city, the Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise. You’ll find some of Australia’s best golf courses here, designed by some of the biggest stars of the sport including Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
The best bit? Unlike many other Australian cities where only members can have a hit, the general public are welcome to play at all but two of our courses. A round of golf won’t break the bank either. You’ll rarely pay more than $100 for green fees and many clubs include features like practice ranges, motorised carts and licenced restaurants and bars. RACV Royal Pines Resort and Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove offer five-star accommodation overlooking the fairways so you can immerse yourself in a weekend of golf.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, a visit to some of our fabulous fairways, driving ranges and world-class courses will be far above par for any golfing enthusiast. Best Golf Courses
Links at Hope Island
Links Hope Island is a vibrant community hub, incorporating a championship golf course along with a premium venue for wellness, lifestyle and leisure with a theme of casual but classy elegance. It’s a leading venue for golf enthusiasts and it offers a challenging yet fair par 72, 6492 metre links-style championship course.
Peter Thomson ensured that members and resort golfers were very much in his consideration during the design and construction process. It’s by far one of the best golf courses on the Gold Coast and a popular ‘must-play’ golfing destination.
Location: 2 Springfield Drive, Hope Island
Lakelands Golf Club
Lakelands Golf Club is the first Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Australia! It’s also a great place to get beginner golf lessons on the Gold Coast (request coaching from former tour pro, Jenny Jones!). This is the kind of club that warmly invites expert players and beginner golfers alike. It features a driving range, a restaurant and a well-stocked pro shop. There are also women’s ‘Get into Golf’ programs and junior clinics happening regularly.
Location: 100 Lakelands Drive, Merrimac
Parkwood Golf Course
Golf should be fun and the Club at Parkwood Village delivers an enjoyable experience for types of players. Serious golfers appreciate the spectacular Parkwood Golf Club 18-hole course, Par 70 championship layout as much as a social player out for a good time on the fairways would.
This venue also features private full-swing suites (tee off from 60+ golf courses around the world in their top-the-range golf simulation set-up) while enjoying the food and beverage service. We love their mini golf offering too – it’s perfect for the whole family!
Location: 76-122 Napper Road, Parkwood
Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Home of the annual ‘South Pacific Ladies Open Classic’, the Surfers Paradise Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located in the heart of the city and provides golfers with well-manicured fairways and greens. The tree-lined fairways and strategically placed water hazards make it a true test of golf.
With a par of 71 and an ACR of 71, the course provides a variety of golfing conditions. Possessing a fully automated, recycled watering system and natural drainage, the course is playable and in superb condition, year-round. Contact the club directly to check available golf tee times.
Location: 1 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters
Palm Meadows Golf Club
Sure, it’s almost always sunshine-filled days on the Gold Coast but it’s good to know that Palm Meadows is an all-weather golf course with 11 kilometres of golf cart paths around the fairways and a fleet of 72 Club Car Electric Golf Carts with wet weather covers.
Designed by Graham Marsh, the challenging 350-hectare course is a Par 72 measuring 6319 metres off the championship tees. Water comes into play on 14 holes and there are 82 (yes, 82!) sand bunkers. The first hole is recognised as one of the world’s most challenging opening holes – water runs the length of the hole on the left and the notorious ‘bamboo curtain’ forms a barrier to the right.
Location: Palm Meadows Dr, Carrara
The Glades Golf Club
Now here’s a luxury, top-rated golf experience on the Gold Coast. The Glades is home to a Par 72, Greg Norman-designed golf course that’s always in mint condition. The greens feature a ‘creeping bent grass’ which makes for a ‘true’ putting surface. The venue also has a driving range open to the public 7 days a week. Keep in mind that the Glades adheres to a strict dress code and it’s best to book in advance to secure a tee time.
Location: 1 Glades Dr, Robina
Golf Resorts
RACV Royal Pines
The RACV Royal Pines Resort will exceed your expectations of what an interactive stay at a popular golf property should entail. Sure, the Championship Golf Course (one of the best Gold Coast golf courses) takes centre stage but there’s many other notable activities here including a fabulous spa.
Golfing guests weave around the pristine fairways, top-condition greens and resort facilities with a smile on their dial – a great indication that you’ve picked the right place for a Queensland golf holiday. Enquire directly with the resort about current golf holiday packages.
Location: Ross St, Benowa QLD
Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove
The InterContinental hotel group never miss a beat when it comes to its premium offering and their Sanctuary Cove property is no exception. Inspired by the 4.2 hectares of tropical gardens that surround its three accommodation wings, guests can choose a room with a marina, garden, or a lagoon view. The onsite dining venues are a delight too!
There are two superb golfing facilities here and dress code regulations apply to recreational clubhouse visitors and golfers alike. Note: resort guests are welcome to play ‘The Palms’ course while ‘The Pines’ is a private course restricted to members only.
Location: Sanctuary Cove, Manor Circuit, Hope Island
Best Value for Money
Meadow Park Golf Course
This course, located just behind Burleigh Heads in the Tallebudgera Valley has been a popular place to play golf for locals and tourists alike since 1990. Meadow Park is a 9-hole layout that offers 4 different tee options, meaning the Bermuda greens (which run true all year round) are bound to challenge golfers of all abilities. Bonus points for the great golf practice facilities here including a putting green and two driving nets. It’s a budget-friendly option too at just $26 for 9 holes
Location: 271 Tallebudgera Connection Rd, Tallebudgera
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
This Graham Marsh designed, 18-hole golf course is renowned for its multitude of pristine lakes and championship layout. The par 72 course welcomes visitors for social play and is one of the Gold Coast’s most affordable golf clubs, catering to all levels of golfers. Facilities at Emerald Lakes Gold Club include a driving range, coaching centre, pro shop and mini golf. You’ll pay $46 for 9 holes – bargain!
Location: 3 Alabaster Dr, Carrara
Boomerang Farm Golf Course
A quaint course nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland that was once an operational farm. Boomerang Farn Golf Course features 9 holes but has two tees on each hole so you can play it as 18. It's a friendly, relaxed place and the rustic clubhouse is rather charming too. Walk the course, surrounded by lush vegetation, dams and historic farm buildings, or hire a motorised buggy. Is costs $30 for 9 holes at Boomerang Farm.
Location: 55 Johns Rd, Mudgeeraba QLD
Tallai Country & Golf Club
This beautiful 9-hole golf course attracts golfers of all abilities. It’s an inviting Hinterland setting with a great little clubhouse (open for lunch and dinner) and friendly staff. Tallai offers an absolute bargain rate of play too at $16 for 9 holes!
Location: Cnr Worongary Road & The Panorama, Tallai
Tamborine Mountain Golf Club
Welcome to the most scenic golf course on the Gold Coast. Tamborine Mountain Golf Club is also top value for money and the local members are very friendly. Its Hinterland location makes it a great place to enjoy a day on the green, admiring the natural beauty (including an array of birdlife) of Mount Tamborine. To do: enjoy a casual lunch at the clubhouse pre or post-round. You’ll pay $25 to play 9 holes.
Location: 5 Coomera Gorge Dr, Tamborine Mountain
Driving Ranges
Topgolf
Topgolf is not your average driving range. An exciting experience that provides guests and golfers with a fun environment to test their skills. Think three levels of golfing bays, mouthwatering eats, pumping tunes, multiple bars and a rooftop terrace.
Book a bay (each holds six players) with a group of friends and/or family and get swinging – with specialised clubs, giant targets, and top-tier range technology, there’s no pressure to be good at golf – you’ll have ton of fun even if you’ve never swung a club before. Micro-chipped golf balls track and score, so you can focus on the fun. Feast on food and drinks brought to your bay and settle in for a golfing good time.
Location: Cnr. Roadshow Way and Entertainment Drive, Oxenford QLD
KDV Golf
Welcome to the Gold Coast's premier driving range! KDV Golf is a terrific place to practice your game and/or let off some steam as you belt a bucket of balls down the range. This venue also boasts 9 holes that can be played under lights as well as a full 18-hole course.
Location: 221 Nerang Broadbeach Rd
The Gold Coast Festival of Golf
The Australian WPGA Championship will headline the new Gold Coast Festival of Golf, March 6 – 9, 2025 as part of a three week stretch of co-sanctioned events between the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the Ladies European Tour (LET). Expect to see some big names (Australian and international players) in professional golf tee off on The Palms golf course at Sanctuary Cove with the winner of the main event taking home the prestigious Karrie Webb Cup trophy.
Hosted in the heart of Sanctuary Cove at The Marina Village, the event will feature an interactive golf lifestyle event with dedicated entertainment and food precincts, live music, pop-up bars, a Kids’ Zone and specialised golf and lifestyle displays. Golf enthusiasts, sports fans and newbies to the game will absolutely love it!
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