When you’re not out on the range or putting greens by yourself – refining your technique and polishing your swing – golf is always a game best spent with others.
If you and your pals are tired of traversing the same 18 holes at your local course, then perhaps it’s time to expand your horizons and think about turning your shared passion into an exciting trip! With its stunning scenery and plenty of world-renowned courses, Australia has some of the best places to golf with your friends right on your doorstep.
In this article, Fairway Golf Tours explores some of the best golf holidays available across NSW, Queensland, Victoria and wider Australia for you and your fellow enthusiasts to explore.
Best Golf Holidays in NSW
In New South Wales, you’ll find plenty of excellent and challenging courses to build around a trip with your friends. From the championship-level Hunter Valley course designed by Australian golfing legend Greg Norman, to the 27-hole course at Nelson Bay Golf Club filled with native wildlife, there are many popular options to choose from.
If you’re looking for something that will take you on a broader adventure across some of the best places to play golf in NSW, our unique and customisable Sydney Golf Tours include access to many prevalent stops to play some golf with your friends. These include:
- Bonnie Doon Golf Club
- Macquarie Links
- NSW GC
- Riverside Oaks
- St Michaels
- Stonecutters Ridge
- The Lakes
- Twin Creeks
Once you’re finished playing, you will stay at either Adina Apartments or Meriton Apartments, giving you a central base to explore the rest of the city.
Best Golf Holidays in Queensland
Looking for a tropical golfing getaway in Australia? You need to visit Queensland. The sunny state is home to some of the nation’s best courses to play golf with your friends, as well as stunning beaches, friendly locals, and vibrant nightlife.
We have a selection of golf holidays along the Gold Coast available that hold several entrants in Australia’s best 100 Golf Courses, including:
- Sanctuary Cove – The Pines – Ranked #44 in Australia
- Links Hope Island – Ranked #47 in Australia
- The Glades – Ranked #63 in Australia
- Lakelands – Ranked #66
- Sanctuary Cove – The Palm – Ranked #71 in Australia
- RACV Royal Pines – Ranked #91 in Australia
Travelling from your accommodations in Broadbeach, visitors can enjoy a bevy of long fairways, deep bunkers, and courses with enough variety to challenge everyone’s skill set.
Best Golf Holidays in Victoria
When it comes to the best golf holidays in Australia, Victoria has plenty to offer. Explore three excellent courses on the southern beaches just one hour’s drive from Melbourne with the Bellarine Peninsula Golf Tours, including:
- 13th Beach, Beach Course
- 13th Beach, Creek Course
- Barwon Heads Golf Club
If you’re looking for something more challenging, head to The Dunes Golf Links, St. Andres Beach, and more stunning coastal courses on our Mornington Peninsula Golf Tours. From world-class links style layouts, rugged bunkers and lush fairways, there’s something here for every avid golfer. The unmatched views will also make it an unforgettable experience!
For those looking for the best places to play golf closer to the outskirts of Melbourne, then you should check out our Melbourne Sandbelt Golf Courses & Tour Packages. Many pro and amateur golfers alike merely dream of playing on some of Australia’s favourite courses in this region, including Kingston Heath, Royal Melbourne, and Victoria Golf Club. Topping off the stay in luxury accommodation across the CBD’s Southbank, you and your friends will be spoilt for choice of places to eat and drink after you have packed the clubs away.
Best Golf Holidays in South Australia
If the east coast isn’t viable, why not head to South Australia, where there are some fantastic courses perfect for golfing with your friends.
Our Adelaide Golf Tours are replete with some of Australia’s premier golfing destinations, including the lavish greens and rolling hills of The Grange Golf Club, and one of the oldest clubs in the country, the Royal Adelaide Golf Club. Visitors will also have direct access to spectacular vineyards and a full or half-day wine tour through the famous Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale.
Book the Ideal Golf Trip With Your Friends in Australia, Courtesy of Fairway Golf Tours
No matter where you travel in Australia, there’s sure to be an excellent golf course with your friends. From world-renowned clubs to stunning natural settings, there are plenty of options to choose from.
For more information on customising the best golf holidays in Australia, please contact us at Fairway Golf Tours today!