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Australia's most famous courses are hard to access for both locals and visiting golfers.
That fact helps to explain why we release a list of the Top 10 Hidden Gem Public Golf Courses from Australia every January instead of a true "best-of" list. It's more useful to everyday golfers than another ranking of exclusive clubs like Royal Melbourne, Victoria Golf Club, Metropolitan Golf Club or Kingston Heath.
We create our annual Golfers' Choice lists by curating the reviews submitted by everyday golfers. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages.
Each course needed at least three reviews and at least some public access to qualify. These are some of the best public golf courses in Australia.
We make our Golfers' Choice lists user friendly. Simply click on the photo of each course to learn more about the facility or to book a tee time (in most cases).
Want to get involved with determining the top public hidden gems in Australia or any other future Golfers' Choice lists? Click here to review the next golf course you play.
Australia golf courses reviewed in 2024: 80
Reviews of Australia golf courses in 2024: 752
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Lakelands Golf Club
What they're saying: "I played alone along with my partner watching in the cart. We have done a few courses on the Gold Coast and this (is) up there as the best so far. I will love playing a competition here soon in the future." - alljamesg
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Redland Bay Golf Club
Green fee: $57
What they're saying: "I played in mid-spring so some course maintenance was being undertaken, with one hole out of play but with an additional hole added whilst the work is completed. Some of the greens were still recovering from spiking and sanding but again this shows the care that is taken to get the course in top condition. There's a really nice layout with scenic views, a very relaxing course to play on. There are well positioned hazards with well maintained bunkers, water hazards, and undulation on and around the greens. I was very impressed with the course and it is a bit of a hidden gem, I think it would appeal to golfers of all levels." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Horsham Golf Club
Green fee: $50-$90
What they're saying: "Overall, quite nicely managed green. Average green speed is roughly more than 11 ft." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Strathallan Golf Club
Green fee: $34-$84
What they're saying: "Really fun course to play for all abilities. Very friendly atmosphere." - peterolm -
Settlers Run Golf & Country Club
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Botanic Ridge, Mornington/BellarinePrivateGreen fee: $89-$144
What they're saying: "Easy arrival process at Proshop. Nice course in good condition. Undulating but easy enough to walk. Big greens test your putting. Will be going back." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Dunheved Golf Club
Green fee: $35-$85
What they're saying: "Great lengthy course for the amateur in all of us. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Relatively flat course that rewards straight shots. Encourages you to hit driver well." - deliverboi -
Macquarie Links International Golf Club
Macquarie Links, SydneyPrivateGreen fee: $65
What they're saying: "The course was in mint condition. Everything about the day was awesome. Staff were friendly, even small (things such) as me putting they’d turn the mowers off. Fairways and greens were elite condition. Would recommend to everyone I know. Be hard to play any other course after playing here." - BraydonMcMahon -
Buninyong Golf Club
Green fee: $40-$90
What they're saying: "Dollar for dollar the best course in Victoria that I’ve played !" - GolfPass Reviewer -
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Green fee: $43-$66
What they're saying: "Great course, friendly staff. Absolutely fantastic" - JLoader -
The Links - Shell Cove
Green fee: $34-$69
What they're saying: "This is a great course and facility that provides value for money. The driving range to warm up was excellent, the course itself was in wonderful condition and the club is a venue that has it all. We played a social round and enjoyed the fact that you can buy a few beers at the pro shop. All round, this is as a great day." - GolfPass reviewer
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If you have the chance to get out to WA, be sure to check out The Cut in Mandurah. Probably the best value of any course I have played in the world.
If you have the chance to get out to WA, be sure to check out The Cut in Mandurah. Probably the best value of any course I have played in the world.