Which courses in Gold Coast

[TS]

Thinking of playing a few courses in the Gold Coast, which courses would you guys recommend?

[markTHEblake]

Murwillumbah hands down.

Royal Pines is benign enough to enjoy even off the blacks if they are not using the PGA pin positions.

Nothing else is here is special.

[Daves]

Murwillumbah hands down.

Royal Pines is benign enough to enjoy even off the blacks if they are not using the PGA pin positions.

Nothing else is here is special.

I enjoyed Tamborine, for what it is. And you also have the original Gold Coast Resort course in Kooralbyn. Play the Copperhead on a Thursday if you are into BDSM, otherwise any other day for a bit of fun.

[AndyP]

Did you want to play resort style courses, TS? Hope Island gets a good wrap. Glades is always nice to play.

[benno_r]

Lakelands is enjoyable and inoffensive. Steer clear of Sanctuary Cove palms and Royal Pines, just no fun to be had there.

Glades, Arundel, Emerald Lakes and Palm Meadows are typical resort. Decent but overpriced.

[thecollective]

Palm Meadows for me would be the go, reasonably fun and good value for money. I hate Lakelands, it's boring as sh*t, ditto with Emerald

Glades is ok, never played Hope Island but will do next time in area as I now have reciprocal

[PerryGroves]

I always let out an audible groan when the Gold Coast is suggested as a tour venue, what they do well is organised tours for the right price, we stay in Broadbeach and never see Cavill Ave.

The courses are ho hum, but nevertheless OK. I am happy enough to play The Glades, Palm Meadows and Lakelands. Was disappointed in Hope last time I was there (April). I wouldn't go back to Robina if you paid me.

[markTHEblake]

The Glades is going downhill, its an under maintained public course now.
I reckon they have allowed the greens to grow in by 2 metres all the way around in some cases, thats just a lazy way to reduce maintenance costs.

TS - when are you coming? I could probably take you somewhere as long as its the weekend or the occasional Friday.

[meh]

Southport no good?

[BobsYourUncle]

What's Gainsborough Greens like these days? Played there a long time ago (2007-ish) and thought it was pretty good. Fair way north of the Golf Coast though...

[thecollective]

Southport no good?

looking at the vlog on Youtube it's ponds galore, also seems pretty private

[Daves]

Southport no good?

You probably need an invite to get on. I like it. It is a lot of course squeezed into a relatively small area, but it is always immaculate and well worth a round if you can get on. Very much a members course and the clubhouse reflects that as well.

[meh]

You probably need an invite to get on. I like it. It is a lot of course squeezed into a relatively small area, but it is always immaculate and well worth a round if you can get on. Very much a members course and the clubhouse reflects that as well.

Awesome, thanks. Will be up there in September and we have recips so will try and get a game there at some stage.

[MAZA68]

What's Gainsborough Greens like these days? Played there a long time ago (2007-ish) and thought it was pretty good. Fair way north of the Golf Coast though...

You'll need a current GPS, clubhouse has moved and the course layout has changed as well. Condition hasn't really changed much over the years, fairways and greens are ok, bunkers are shithouse. Surrounded by houses these days, so the wildlife has disappeared alot, but not the mossies.

[Scottt]

I've been playing a bit around the Gold Coast and NSW Northern Rivers this year as I've been doing some work in the area from time to time.

I'd heard big wraps on Murwillumbah, but was disappointed by it. Whereas the River course at Coolangatta-Tweed GC really impressed me. Some really good greens, not too tree-clogged (unlike their West course) and quality conditioning.

The Glades, Sanctuary Cove (Palms) and Hope Island were also a general thumbs-up, keeping in mind the limitations, ie. "it's still the Gold Coast"!

Burleigh GC also a disappointment. Trees everywhere, lots of holes "spooning", narrow af and fairly repetitive.

Heading back in Jan with the family for a week at Surfers -- tempted to give Southport GC or Surfers GC a chance. I basically just f**king hate playing golf in tree farms, so open to recommendations. I've kinda avoided the most of the resort courses around Robina -- is there anything screaming out to be played? (Played Robina Woods, Lakelands & Royal Pines as a teen and don't feel the need to return to any of them).

[Benje]

Scottt

"lots of holes 'spooning' " - that is a great description!

Benje

[thecollective]

Palm Meadows is a bit of fun, nothing amazing but ok for a hit and giggle.

[AndyP]

Windaroo Lakes?

[MAZA68]

Southport and Surfers are tree farms as you put it. Windaroo Lakes is worth a hit, I'm a member there if you are keen for a hit.

[markTHEblake]

I basically just f**king hate playing golf in tree farms, so open to recommendations. I've kinda avoided the most of the resort courses around Robina -- is there anything screaming out to be played?
basically you are screwed then.

[3Puttpete]

Maroochy River is your best bet if you can’t get on RQ.

[Scottt]

Thanks Maza. I’ll see how I go ringfencing some time to get a game in.

3puttpete — I’ve got recips at RQ and love it, but it probably turns a morning away from the family into a day away from the family in this case, which is a stretch.

[Grumpy8]

Windaroo Lakes? Not many trees on snake gully

[Looney]

is winderoo lakes on the gold coast??????????

[3Puttpete]

is winderoo lakes on the gold coast??????????

Windaroo might be in the Gold Coast council area

[Scottt]

Just realised where Windaroo Lakes is! Notwithstanding the opportunity to get a Yatala pie, it's probably too far.

[3Puttpete]

Just realised where Windaroo Lakes is! Notwithstanding the opportunity to get a Yatala pie, it's probably too far.

You’ll be on the Gold Coast, don’t like the close courses and won’t drive 45 minutes to a different one?

Enjoy the beach. If it’s not too sandy.

[Grumpy8]

is winderoo lakes on the gold coast?????????? Only if Beenleigh is

[MAZA68]

Windaroo Lakes is not on the Gold Coast but an easy 25-30 minute drive up the highway.

[BobsYourUncle]

Windaroo Lakes is not on the Gold Coast but an easy 25-30 minute drive up the highway. Something going on there tomorrow? Was thinking of getting out in the afternoon, but online booking showing no availability.

[MAZA68]

Something going on there tomorrow? Was thinking of getting out in the afternoon, but online booking showing no availability.
Windaroo Open , 12.30 pm shotgun start so no chance of a social game.

[3Puttpete]

Something going on there tomorrow? Was thinking of getting out in the afternoon, but online booking showing no availability.

The champ’s on tour?

[BobsYourUncle]

Windaroo Open , 12.30 pm shotgun start so no chance of a social game. Fair enough. Leaning towards royal pines, twilight rates aren't bad.

[BobsYourUncle]

The champ’s on tour? Heh. Yeah, I'm in Queensland visiting family, will be here until new year's.

[Ferrins]

I've been playing a bit around the Gold Coast and NSW Northern Rivers this year as I've been doing some work in the area from time to time.

I'd heard big wraps on Murwillumbah, but was disappointed by it. Whereas the River course at Coolangatta-Tweed GC really impressed me. Some really good greens, not too tree-clogged (unlike their West course) and quality conditioning.

The Glades, Sanctuary Cove (Palms) and Hope Island were also a general thumbs-up, keeping in mind the limitations, ie. "it's still the Gold Coast"!

Burleigh GC also a disappointment. Trees everywhere, lots of holes "spooning", narrow af and fairly repetitive.

Heading back in Jan with the family for a week at Surfers -- tempted to give Southport GC or Surfers GC a chance. I basically just f**king hate playing golf in tree farms, so open to recommendations. I've kinda avoided the most of the resort courses around Robina -- is there anything screaming out to be played? (Played Robina Woods, Lakelands & Royal Pines as a teen and don't feel the need to return to any of them).
The spooning tree farm formula seemed to work for the early development of Cam Smith.

[petethepilot]

Scottt,
have a look at google earth before heading to Surfers GC.
Lots of width and angles in play…not!

[MAZA68]

Southport and Surfers are both heavily 🌳 lined.

[AndyP]

Scottt,
have a look at google earth before heading to Surfers GC.
Lots of width and angles in play…not!
The thread is from 2019.

[Ferrins]

Played Surfers yesterday and had to hit under, around and over trees and that was from the fairways.

[Ferrins]

Maybe they could do what Virginia GC did and remove and mulch about 50 trees. Then put mulch 2 foot deep under all the trees adjacent to fairways and then of course have free drops because of all the old coots whinging.

[AndyP]

Played Surfers yesterday and had to hit under, around and over trees and that was from the fairways.
How wet was it? Last time I was there it was very soggy, and we've had worse weather recently.

[LarryLong]

Firing this one up again. Catching up with my BIL and his kids, most likely on the GC this week. I'm playing with a mate in Brisbane on Friday at 8am, then hoping to shoot across to the GC to play a twilight round somewhere on Friday and then a Saturday morning round somewhere.

Friday has to be close enough to Brisbane to get there in less than 90 minutes, but not too far from Surfers. Gainsborough Greens?

For Saturday, hoping to play Murwillumbah, or something that's not too high priced resorty style, just a good value track that's nice to walk around. Coolangatta-Tweed sounds interesting if it would be possible for a couple of visitors to get on at late notice, but anything that's nice. I'm guessing Saturday morning could be a problem for a few tracks (Murwillumbah included) so that might limit my options a bit. Beaudesert is another option, I know nothing about it but I think I have recipricals. Any other options I should look at?

The dumb question - what time does it get dark up there? I might be dreaming to try to squeeze two rounds into one day, but it's the OzGolf way!

[Daves]

Currently, Sunrise just after 6am, sets around 5.30pm.

Blakey might be able to guide you on best GC course options. Helensvale is his home course I believe. Quirky public course, but a bit of fun. Gainsborough Greens is the only course between the Logan and Coomera Rivers, other than Hope Island/Sanctuary Cove at the bottom end.

[markTHEblake]

Larry, you would probably only get on most courses here after 11.30 on a saturday. Just ring about 9am in the morning ( not before, early field still checking in). For Cooly Tweed, ring Friday arvo, with comps on both courses, they should have room for you somewheee Cant think of anywhere you get a morning round on Sat, its always full.

Beaudesert isnt a bad option, enjoyable course. I would play it 10x before GG once. Ring on friday and try your luck.

Another time of the year I would host you somewhere but in the next 3 weeks i am already playing golf more than half the days, its madness. I just cant fit anything more in, gotta work and get laundry done somehow.

Friday you could easily play 36 holes... but traffics a bit rough. Check out Windaroo or Carbrook rather than GG.

[3Puttpete]

Carbrook’s busy all Friday morning but there are spots from 1

[LarryLong]

Thanks chaps!

Will see how the BIL feels about Carbrook and do a ring around for Saturday.