17 Best Golf Courses in Sydney [2024]

Golf Sydney

Looking for the best golf courses in Sydney? Look no further! In this blog post, we will list seven of the best golf Sydney and provide a brief description of each one. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced golfer, these golf courses will offer you a challenging and enjoyable experience. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your golf Sydney getaway today!

1) The Coast Golf Club

Key Services	Eighteen holes of difficult seaside golf
Address	1 Coast Hospital Road, Little Bay, NSW, Australia, 2036
Website	https://www.coastgolf.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9311 7422
Email	office@coastgolf.com.au
Operating Hours	Daylight Saving – Dawn till 7.00pm Normal – Dawn till 6.00pm

The Coast Golf Club is a seaside course perched on the cliffs at Botany Bay’s entrance, where you may play eighteen holes of difficult seaside golf for a reasonable price. The cooling sea breeze that picks up along the back nine provides one of the finest views of any golf Sydney course. On several of the more difficult holes, precise shooting is critical; especially on the 15th, where high wind power into the teeth of the wind might result in a few golf balls being lost into the Pacific.

Key Differentiators:

• Eighteen holes of difficult seaside golf
• Reasonable pricing
• Situated along the rugged Southern Sydney coastline

Customer’s Review:

Great views with strong winds. Which makes the course an extremely challenging and interesting course. Definitely will be back to conquer the course.

Suz Lim

2) St Michael’s Golf Club

Key Services	Ranked as one of New South Wales top ten golf courses
Address	Jennifer St, Little Bay NSW 2036
Website	https://www.stmichaelsgolf.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9326 8009
Email	admin@stmichaelsgolf.com.au
Operating Hours	Tuesday 8.00am – 3.00pm Wednesday 8.00am – 3.00pm Thursday 8.00am – 3.00pm Friday 8.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 8.00am – 3.00pm Sunday 8.00am – 3.00pm

St. Michael’s Golf Club overlooks the Little Bay peninsular and is one of three golf courses sharing this stretch of land. The generous, but frequently deceptive fairways and the ever-changing influence of the sea breeze make for a hard but fair test. St Michael’s is a must-see for every serious golfer, and it lives up to the expectations of living in the shadow of its illustrious neighbor, the New South Wales Golf Club.

Key Differentiators:

• Stands among Australia’s best
• Ranked as one of New South Wales top ten golf courses
• Well-groomed and equally perfect manicured lawns 

Customer’s Review:

St Michael’s is a beautiful golf Sydney course kept in superb condition. The fairways & greens are immaculate but the best thing about the club is their amazing employee & member Steve ‘Gibbo’ Gibson. Steve is a great golfer, a Rabbitoh, a tireless worker & an even better bloke. The club should hold an annual St Gibbo’s day.

Steve Mavin

3) Moore Park Golf

Key Services	Best place to go for private golf lessons in Sydney
Address	Cnr Anzac Pde & Cleveland St Moore Park Sydney NSW
Website	https://www.mooreparkgolf.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9662 5109
Email	sydneygolfacademy@mpgolf.com.au
Operating Hours	Daily 6am-11pm

Moore Park Golf, located in the Centennial Parklands, is one of Sydney’s most obtainable public courses and provides spectacular views of the city skyline. The championship course at Moore Park Golf Course has a nicely challenging design that will appeal to golfers of all skill levels. A three-level, 60 bay driving range – one of the largest in the southern hemisphere – is also part of the resort.

Key Differentiators:

• 60 bay driving range
• Best place to go for private golf lessons in Sydney
• Offers golf day packages for a corporate function

4) Mona Vale Golf Club

Key Services	Spectacular location to play golf on the Northern Beaches
Address	Mona Vale Golf Club Golf Avenue, Mona Vale NSW 2103
Website	http://mvgc.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9999 4266
Email	reception@mvgc.com.au
Operating Hours	Daily 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Replace the drone of traffic with the rumble of the surf at Mona Vale Golf Club if de-stressing from the city is on your to-do list. The first ten holes at Bulimba Marina Golf Course are considered one of the finest courses in Sydney for under $50 per round. The course’s opening stretch mixes parkland hills and woods with a windy ocean breeze before leveling off along the coast for the home run.

Key Differentiators:

• Spectacular location to play golf on the Northern Beaches
• 18 hole golf course set in a scenic location
• Friendly staff

Customer’s Review:

Played Mona Vale for the first time in November 2021.  Why it was my first time will shock me forever.  It’s a beautiful golf course, the greenskeepers are doing a tremendous job with the upkeep and the greens were fast and true!

Craig McQuillen

5) Northbridge Golf Club

Key Services	Very friendly and convenient short courses
Address	296c Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge Northbridge, NSW, Australia 2063
Website	https://www.northbridgegolfclub.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9958 6900
Email	admin@northbridgegolfclub.com.au
Operating Hours	Daily 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Northbridge Golf Club is Sydney’s only golf course with views of the harbor and offers eighteen difficult holes that wind through enormous red gums, making it one of the city’s finest public courses. Northbridge’s small set of par threes leaves the driver in the bag. Precision on this golf course comes down to careful club selection and a tight short game, rather than greater distance.

Key Differentiators:

• Overlooking Sydney Harbour
• 18 hole challenge for members and visitors
• Very friendly and convenient short courses

Customer’s Review:

Love this course. A good range of holes with different challenges. Everyone is friendly, the views are beautiful and the kookaburra’s love to watch you play. Great for a social round and I love that women are so welcome! Pro shop has lots to browse through and upstairs is a nice bistro with coffee too.

Chelsea-lee Brummer

6) Bondi Golf & Diggers Club

Key Services	With eight par 3’s and one par 4 with views
Address	5 Military Rd, North Bondi NSW 2026
Website	https://www.bondigolf.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9130 3170
Email	course@bondigolf.com.au

Don’t let anything but the sound of the sea lapping the cliffs on your backswing while you play at the 9-hole Bondi Golf & Diggers Club. A buggy may not be required for this brief yet challenging course with most par threes, but worry not; from the cliffs above Bondi Beach, one of Sydney’s best views. The rough on the seaside of the course is a fifty-meter cliff, making it more difficult (the view alone makes it one of Sydney’s finest golf courses). The gale-force nor’easters, on the other hand, do their part to keep the ball in play by keeping the course interesting.

Key Differentiators:

• Good entertainment
• No restrictions on the course
• With eight par 3’s and one par 4 with views

Customer’s Review:

Perfect old fashioned link-style course. Great ocean views and amazing view of Bondi beach from the 1st green and 3rd tee. Most of the holes are short but the longest hole lets you have a decent whack at the ball. Even tho most of the holes are par3 they will challenge you.

Ray

7) Royal Sydney Golf Club

Key Services	World-class 18 hole Championship Course
Address	The Royal Sydney Golf Club Kent Road, Rose Bay NSW Australia 2029
Website	https://www.rsgc.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 8362 7000

The Royal Sydney, despite its grandeur and pomp, presents a stern test to both pros and amateurs. The royal course used to have one bunker every twenty meters before relaxing on the sand traps. The sand is still the greatest danger at this royally traditional Sydney golf course, which avoids any gimmicks, tricks, or water hazards. Many of golf’s aristocracy have walked the winding roads; the Royal Sydney has hosted the Australian Open on several occasions.

Key Differentiators:

• World-class 18 hole Championship Course
• Two golf practice areas
• Home of the 2016 Emirates Australian Open

Customer’s Review:

An excellent golf course with an attractive layout. Other facilities are likewise in keeping with high standards.

tony roden

8) Long Reef Golf Club

Key Service	Beachfront golf course
Address	https://longreefgolfclub.com.au/
Website	https://longreefgolfclub.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9971 8113
Email	office@lrgc.com.au

Situated atop sandstone hills with views of the Central Coast in the north and Manly in the south, Long Reef Golf Club benefits from excellent drainage that keeps it playable even when other courses are rained out. Multiple British and Australian Open Champion Peter Thompson has praised the course layout, calling it among the finest in Sydney.

Key Differentiators:

• Stunning views of the ocean
• Well-maintained course
• Good for beginners and experienced golfers alike

Customer’s Review:

Absolutely love this place. Great location and views, wonderful food and lovely staff. We always enjoy going here.

Gail Denner

9) The Australian Golf Club

Key Service	World-class golf course
Address	53 Bannerman Cres, Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia
Website	https://www.australiangolfclub.com/cms/
Phone	+61 2 9663 2273
Operating Hours	Daily 7AM–7PM

The Australian Golf Club, which was founded in 1882 and has continued to reside on the same site since 1903, is considered one of Sydney’s finest golf courses as well as one of Australia’s best. And for a solid reason; the country’s first golf course hosted the inaugural Australian Open in 1904, and it has hosted the event eighteen times since.

Key Differentiators:

• Well-maintained facilities
• Good fields and affortable
• Oldest golf club in Australia

Customer’s Review:

Lovely looking course. Full disclosure I did not play but went to see the Aussie open. The course was in fantastic condition given the lack of rain over the past few months. Would recommend a game if you can get on!

Paul Bowler

10) New South Wales Golf Club

Key Service	Links-style golf course
Address	Henry Head Botany Bay National Park La Perouse
Website	https://www.nswgolfclub.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9661 4455
Email	admin@nswgolfclub.com.au

The New South Wales Golf Club has been a revered name among golfers for almost one hundred years and is frequently listed as one of the best courses globally. Utilizing the stunning, natural scenery of Botany Bay’s northern headland as its backdrop, this course provides visitors with a unique challenge that is not easily forgotten. Over the years, some of the world’s most celebrated architects have added their personal touch to make The NSW what it is today: a work of art.

Key Differentiators:

• One of the best golf courses in the world
• Unique challenge
• Gorgeous views

Customer’s Review:

Best course in Sydney. Not a biased opinion at all despite being a member for over 4 years. The course is in immaculate condition all year round. All the facilities have been newly renovated. New South Wales golf club continues to hold the highest standards of any golf club in Sydney as your always the staffs first priority.

Patrick Georgakis

11) Bonnie Doon Golf Club

Key Service	A fully sand-based golf course
Address	Banks Ave, Pagewood NSW 2035, Australia
Website	https://www.bdgc.com.au/cms/
Phone	(02) 9349 2101
Email	blake@bdgc.com.au
Operating Hours	Daily 9AM–5PM

Bonnie Doon Golf Club, which got its start in 1897, has an imaginative name and is located in one of the best golfing areas in Syndey. The course is also unique because it was designed to look like nature with its irregular undulations and wind-swept bunker lips. Some of the world’s most famous course designers were involved in this project, including Eric Apperly and Geoff Ogilvy.

Key Differentiators:

• Electric golf carts, hire sets, shoes and pull buggies for hire
• Group One course redesigned by Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking and Mead
• Course situated within 8km of the Sydney CBD

Customer’s Review:

What a sensational golf course with a beautiful well maintained clubhouse. One of the best in Sydney. Every hole had different challenges and the greens were very fast and true. Would love to play there again.

Ivan Ang

12) Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club

Key Service	Beautifully conditioned golf course
Address	116 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia 2084
Website	https://www.terreyhillsgolf.com.au/cms/
Phone	612 9450 0155
Email	info@terreyhillsgolf.com.au
Operating Hours	Daily 6:30AM–6PM

Being located near theKu-ring-gai Chase National Park, Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club offers a chance to get away from it all while still remaining within city limits. With over seven thousand yards of play available, this is one of the longest golf courses in Sydney and features different tee positions to challenge both adventurous and conservative golfers.

Key Differentiators:

• 18-hole championship golf course
• Reserved exclusively for just 750 members and their guests
• Nestled beside the magnificent Ku-ring-gai National Park

Customer’s Review:

Had our wedding here. Couldn’t ask for more. We were all had fun. Food was beautiful. The venue was perfect. Friendly staff. Everything was taken care of.

Wida

13) The Lakes Golf Club

Key Service	27 holes of golfing fun
Address	Cnr King St & Vernon Ave, Eastlakes, NSW 2018
Website	https://www.thelakesgolfclub.com.au/cms/
Phone	+61 (02) 9669 1311
Operating Hours	Daily 9AM–5PM

The Lakes Golf Club is a championship-level golf course that also offers several challenges in addition to the numerous water hazards that give it its name. Have plenty of balls on hand; the Shark himself lost three strokes to the drink on Hole 14 of his own Greg Norman Classic, suggesting that these perils are not to be taken lightly.

Key Differentiators:

• One of the most difficult golf courses in Australia
• Serene environment
• Outstandingly presented playing surfaces

Customer’s Review:

The Lakes G.C. is one of the best golf courses and clubs in all of Australia! The only thing that rivals the course is the amazing staff!

David Ahern

14) Elanora Country Club

Key Service	Exclusive golf club18-hole golf course
Address	154 Elanora Road, Elanora Heights, NSW 2101
Website	https://www.elanoracc.com.au/cms/sports/golf/
Phone	(02) 9913 7336
Email	ecc@elanoracc.com.au

The Elanora Country Club is situated in the hills above the Northern Beaches, and it derives its name from an Aboriginal phrase that means ‘home by the water.’ It absolutely meets this etymology requirement. The Elanora’s finest features are its outstanding grass standards, which are as good as any other Sydney golf course, and spectacular views. Its beautifully maintained fairways and fast greens provide amazing vantage points of Narrabeen Lagoon and Collaroy Beach.

Key Differentiators:

• Stunning location with views of Narrabeen Lagoon and Collaroy Beach
• New and more challenging layout
• Magnificent couch fairways

Customer’s Review:

Sensational golf course. Superb convention centre. Fabulous for weddings and parties. Gorgeous food. Excellent service. Top settings. Great parking.

Justine OBRIEN

15) Stonecutters Ridge Golf Course

Key Service	World-class 18 hole championship golf course
Address	86 Stonecutters Drive Colebee NSW 2761
Website	https://www.stonecuttersgc.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9627 7081
Email	reception@srgc.net.au
Operating Hours	Daily 6AM–6PM

Greg Norman’s Stonecutters Ridge is one of the latest courses on this list, having opened in 2012.Stonecutters Ridge makes great use of rolling hills and Eastern Creek, offering players a challenge with its water hazards and bunkers placements.

Key Differentiators:

• Among Australia’s Top 100 Courses
• Challenging greens and impressive water features
• Designed by the great Greg Norman

Customer’s Review:

Great golf course, pro shop will always find you a spot. Bar and kitchen wonderful. Makes a great day, golf and lunch/dinner. Become a social member and enjoy the discounts.

Brian Jackson

16) Bankstown Golf Club

Key Service	Friendly and accommodating service
Address	70 Ashford AvenueMilperraNSW, 2214
Website	https://www.bankstowngolf.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9773 0628
Email	info@bankstowngolf.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday 7AM–5PM Tuesday 7AM–3PM Wednesday 7AM–5PM Thursday 7AM–5PM Friday 7AM–5PM Saturday 7AM–5PM Sunday 7AM–5PM

Bankstown Golf Club, like many a parkland course dotting suburban Sydney, combines breathtaking scenery and attentive year-round care to provide an upper-crust golfing experience in any season. Players who want to avoid the capriciousness of nature will appreciate the lack of ocean winds. Bankstown Golf Club is a secret hideaway in Sydney’s west, yet it is frequently named among the city’s finest. The unassuming entryway isn’t deceiving; go through and you’ll be met with an urban paradise of tree-lined fairways on the banks of the Georges River, which is sure to delight golfers.

Key Differentiators:

• One of the best golf courses in Sydney’s west
• Tree-lined fairways on the banks of the Georges River
• Named among the city’s finest golf courses

Customer’s Review:

This golf course has a high performance-to-price ratio. It’s just that it’s easy to miss the entrance on the way.

RENREN

17) The Ridge

Key Service	Golf course and driving range
Address	Recreation Driveoff New Illawarra RoadBarden Ridge NSW 2234
Website	https://theridgegolf.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9541 4960
Email	play@theridgegolf.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday 9AM–9PM Tuesday 6AM–9PM Wednesday 6AM–9PM Thursday 6AM–9PM Friday 9AM–9PM Saturday 6AM–8PM Sunday 6AM–8PM

The Ridge is essentially a council-owned golf course that’s welcoming to the public (you can usually play if you arrive before or after the Saturday member’s competition). It sets the tone for other courses in the Shire with its demanding and fun layout, imitating a links course while still being enveloped by native bushland. Furthermore, it has incredible upkeep; bent-grass greens and well-trimmed couch fairways have always been praised as some of the best-kept in all of Sydney.

Key Differentiators:

• Challenging and unique links-inspired course
• Surrounded by dense bushland and shrubbery
• Well-maintained bent-grass greens and couch fairways

Customer’s Review:

Awesome, huge course with stunning views. Mostly PAR 4. Carts available. There is also a great driving range. This course is very well-kept. Super busy on a Saturday. You always need to book in prior to going as it’s super popular. The staff are friendly. I highly recommend this course. Its our local and we love it. Kat

May Jeffrey

Golf Sydney

There are many golf courses in Sydney, but these 17 offer the best golfing experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, these golf courses will provide a challenge and beautiful views. If you’re looking for a great golf Sydney course to play in, any of these seven options would be a good choice for a golf Sydney adventure.

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