Gold Coast Golf Courses

Colonial and Robina Woods Golf Course is carved out of natural bushland, with towering gum trees lining its fairways, giving it a maturity well beyond its years. This 18 hole par 71 course was designed by the Marsh/Watson team, and is consistently ranked in the top 30 Australian resort courses.

Surrounded by a residential development, Robina Woods is a natural water-course complete with lakes, ponds and creeks weaving their way through the rolling fairways and manicured greens.

The clubhouse features a bar and bistro, golf shop, driving range and tennis courts.

Designed by Graham Marsh, this 18 hole par 72 resort course is perfect for golfers of all levels. Generous greens, wide fairways and pristine lakes await you.

For a truly unique experience, this is the only Gold Coast course to feature floodlights, enabling night play on the back nine holes. Play under the stars on this par 36 course until 9.30pm, 7 days a week.

Enjoy a drink or a meal in the onsite bar and restaurant after a day on the greens. Other features of the course include a driving range, coaching centre, pro-shop and mini golf. Try your hand at tennis on one of the six courts.

Experience a course set amongst the natural beauty of the bush, home to a flora and fauna sanctuary and a thriving colony of Eastern Grey Kangaroos. Gainsborough Greens has a unique Australian feel to it and hosted the Queensland PGA in 1991, 1992 and 1993.

The course is recognised as one of the elite courses in south-east Queensland, but also caters for social golfers with higher handicaps.

Get around the course in one of the brand new electric carts, and relax as a refreshment cart serves drinks on course.

Unwind in the clubhouse after a day on the greens and refresh yourself in the spa and sauna, before enjoying a drink from the Lounge Bar.

The Gold Coast Country Club is a challenging 18 hole course broken up into two distinct sections. The front nine provide a long, challenging experience, while the back nine are shorter, with accuracy being key. However, there are water obstacles on each of these shorter holes. These contrasting design features make for a challenging game.

The Gold Coast Country Club hosted the Queensland PGA Chamionship from 1995 to 2002, and caters for both members and social golfers.

The clubhouse features a pro-shop, a day/night driving range, practice putting green and chipping green, as well as a bar and bistro.

This course sits within a luxury 360 hectare residential community and was designed by five times British Open winner Peter Thompson and design partner Mike Wolveridge.

Links Hope Island is a par 72 course featuring 18 holes of championship golf. Ranked 24th in Australia, the course consists of two loops of nine holes, with water challenges to keep it interesting. Strategic thinking must be used to overcome the natural and man-made hazards.

The course was carved out of an old dairy farm, with the layout of the course following the natural contours of the land.

Experience Australia's first course designed by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. This 18 hole par 72 signature course is an international standard championship course.

The Lakelands course is immaculately groomed, with rolling fairways and neat greens. A unique feature is 'The Terrace', where you can relax at the 10th hole and refresh yourself before continuing on.

The Clubhouse features stunning views of the Gold Coast skyline and features a pro-shop, extensive practice facility, a sauna, spa and therapeutic shower, as well as a conference centre for your next event.

Palm Meadows is the original Gold Coast course and was designed by leading Australian golfer Graham Marsh. The course is challenging with water playing a part in 14 of the 18 holes, and 82 carefully positioned sand bunkers making things challenging.

An extensive drainage system means the course is able to be played on all year round, even after heavy rain. This par 72 course is set in a picturesque setting with towering palm trees and large lakes as your surrounds.

The Clubhouse features the Lakeview Restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious meal after your game, as well as facilities including the Japanese-style baths.

Get amongst the natural bushland at Parkwood International Golf Course. This 18 hole par 72 course winds its way through the towering gum trees and natural fauna of the bush. It is a perfect course for players of all levels and caters for social players.

Relax back at the Clubhouse after a game, and dine in the restaurant or enjoy a quiet drink. Head to the pro shop for all the latest equipment.

Play at the permanent home of the ANZ Australian Ladies Masters and discover new ways to play at the Gold Coast's only 27 hole composite course. Three distinct course layouts offer unique experiences set to challenge even the most experienced player.

Aroona is the 'running water' course and follows the flowing water of the Nerang River, with lakes also coming into play on nine of the 18 holes. Binnowee or 'green place' features lush native vegetation and beautifully manicured gardnes, with the back nine holes having deep bunkers and tight fairways to add an extra challenge. Wangara or 'west wind' is the final course with its natural land formations and wide open fairways.

Be inspired, motivated and challenged on the green before heading back to the Tees Clubhouse. The onsite health club features a gym, pool and tennis courts.

The Palms is currently closed for redevelopment. The new Palms Golf Course will reopen in 2010.

Characterised by its towering century-old cabbage palm trees, The Palms is one of Australia's finest resort courses.

The Palms is an 18 hole par 71 course, featuring a green surrounded on all sides by water and a long narrow fairway flanked by bunkers. Accuracy here is the key.

The Sanctuary Cove golf experience features bag drop-off and pick-up, an electric cart and refreshments served on course. A GPS system in each cart maps out your performance.

Visit The Glades and play on the challenging course designed by the legend himself, Greg Norman. This course is typical of his aggresive layouts and features a superior putting surface of 'Tropical Bent' grass that was specially developed for the greens of the Glades course.

An astounding 98 bunkers decorate the 18 hole par 72 course, designed to challenge the most experienced player. A 9 hectare wetlands area forms part of the course and creates a stunning wildlife sanctuary.

The clubhouse features The Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar, while a luxury spa will keep you feeling refreshed.