| The Gold Coast, situated in south east | | | | its kind on the Gold Coast. Once a public resort |
| Queensland, is one of Australia's leading golfing | | | | course, is now under the wing of golf course |
| holiday playgrounds. With 7miles of golden | | | | management giant, Troon Golf. With the new |
| beaches, World Heritage listed rainforest's, theme | | | | management has come a new operating name, |
| parks, shopping, international casino and nightlife - | | | | now known as, "Links Hope Island". |
| it is a world class, stylish holiday destination. | | | | Designed by five times British Open Champion |
| Why is Gold Coast Golf Any Different? | | | | Peter Thompson in the collaboration with Mike |
| The Gold Coast is located in the sub-tropical | | | | Wolverridge, the sweeping layout is set in a 360 |
| region of the Southern Hemisphere and enjoys | | | | ha residential resort community. The course itself |
| warmth and sunshine the whole year round. | | | | measures 6,500 meters from the Championship |
| Australian seasons are the opposite of those in | | | | tees coupled with 128 pot style bunkers, making it |
| the Northern Hemisphere - the average summer | | | | a very difficult challenge for the average golfer. |
| temperature is 25 degrees Celsius and in winter, it | | | | Palm Meadows |
| is around 15 degrees Celsius. You can expect | | | | Palm Meadows is the ultimate Gold Coast Golf |
| over 300 days of sunshine each year, making the | | | | Course. No other Gold Coast golf courses have |
| Gold Coast one of the most reliable golf | | | | had so many golfing legends walk the fairways as |
| destinations on the planet. | | | | Palm Meadows, Norman, Langer, Jumbo Ozaki, |
| Gold Coast Golf Challenges | | | | Strange, Raffety, the list goes on. Once home to |
| Royal Pines | | | | the riches golf tournament in the southern |
| The Royal Pines Resort has has recently been | | | | hemisphere is now enjoyed by all level of golf |
| purchased by Victorian based RACV. | | | | enthusiasts from around the world. |
| It has been a popular setting for the Ladies ANZ | | | | The course was designed by leading Australian |
| Masters due to the friendliness of the course. | | | | golfer Graham Marsh, who incorporated water |
| The Golf Academy has a wide range of programs | | | | into play on 14 of the 18 holes, positioned 80 + |
| for both new comers to the sport and | | | | sand bunkers, three three story high bamboo |
| experienced players, including one-day workshops | | | | clumps and 1000 + palm trees to sculpt a |
| to full-time training. | | | | magnificent golfing experience. |
| Lakelands | | | | Palm Meadows has received many accolades in |
| A Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole championship | | | | their 20 plus years, however none can compare |
| Gold Coast golf course. Being the first golf course | | | | to being included in the "Worlds Top 500 Golf |
| designed by legendary player in Australia it holds a | | | | Holes". The famous 18th hole has cemented its |
| certain uniqueness to its layout. | | | | place in history as being in the top 500 golf holes |
| Facilities include a floodlit driving range, pitch and | | | | in the world, recognised by the American Golf |
| putt green and a pro shop. | | | | Digest. |
| Hope Island | | | | The beauty of the 18th is in the lake that lies |
| Situated on the northern end of the Gold Coast, | | | | besides the tee and stretches the full 523 meters |
| Hope Island is the only links style golf course of | | | | of the hole. |