10 Golf Courses Every Golfer Should Play in Western Australia

Western Australia is home to an outstanding variety of golf courses, from dramatic coastal layouts and limestone quarries to tree-lined resort courses and unforgettable desert golf.

Whether you live in WA or are planning a golf trip, there are plenty of quality public-access courses where visitors can book a round.

GolfWA’s recent public-course rankings also show the strength of golf across the state, with numerous Western Australian layouts recognised among Australia’s leading public courses.

1. Joondalup Resort Country Club

Location: Connolly, north of Perth

Joondalup Resort is one of Western Australia’s most recognisable golfing destinations. Its 27-hole championship course is divided into the Quarry, Dune and Lake nines, allowing different 18-hole combinations to be played.

The layout moves through natural bushland, around lakes and between imposing limestone quarry walls. These dramatic changes in scenery help make Joondalup a memorable experience for both local golfers and interstate visitors.

Joondalup’s golf course, practice facilities and academy are open to the public seven days a week.

Why play it: Spectacular scenery, distinctive quarry holes and a genuine resort-golf experience.

2. The Cut Golf Course

Location: Dawesville, south of Mandurah

Positioned beside the Indian Ocean, The Cut offers a challenging coastal golf experience where wind can have a major influence on club selection and shot shape.

The course is known for its rolling terrain, coastal vegetation and ocean views. Golfers need to manage the conditions carefully, particularly when the sea breeze becomes stronger later in the day.

The Cut was one of Western Australia’s highest-ranked layouts in GolfWA’s report on Australia’s leading public-access courses.

Why play it: Ocean views, coastal conditions and a demanding layout that rewards thoughtful course management.

3. Kalgoorlie Golf Course

Location: Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Kalgoorlie Golf Course delivers one of the most distinctive rounds in Western Australia. Designed by Graham Marsh, the championship layout is set against red earth, native bushland and the wide-open scenery of the Goldfields.

The course provides several teeing options, making it playable for a broad range of abilities. It has also hosted the Western Australian PGA Championship, confirming its credentials as a serious tournament venue.

Public tee times are available, and golfers can book online or through the course directly.

Why play it: A striking desert setting and a golfing experience unlike anything found around metropolitan Perth.

4. Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club

Location: Meadow Springs, Mandurah

Meadow Springs is a well-regarded championship-style course set among mature trees and natural bushland.

The course rewards accurate driving and considered approach play, while its peaceful surroundings create a very different experience from the nearby coastal layouts.

Meadow Springs has regularly appeared among Western Australia’s leading public-access courses.

Why play it: A polished, tree-lined course that combines strong presentation with an enjoyable strategic challenge.

5. Links Kennedy Bay

Location: Port Kennedy

Links Kennedy Bay offers one of the closest experiences in WA to traditional links golf.

Located around 45 minutes south of Perth, the course is exposed to coastal breezes and features firm ground, natural-looking bunkering and an open landscape influenced by classic Scottish and Irish links courses.

The venue describes itself as Western Australia’s only true links golf experience and welcomes both experienced golfers and beginners.

Why play it: Authentic links-style conditions and a course where imagination and ball flight are just as important as distance.

6. Sun City Country Club

Location: Yanchep

Sun City Country Club provides an enjoyable blend of natural scenery, strategic golf and abundant local wildlife.

The course has undergone redesign work intended to improve strategy and make the layout more playable for golfers of different abilities. Public bookings are available through the club’s online system.

Its location in Yanchep also makes it an appealing addition to a golf day or weekend north of Perth.

Why play it: A relaxed bushland setting, strategic holes and regular sightings of kangaroos.

7. The Vines Resort

Location: Swan Valley

The Vines combines championship golf with one of Western Australia’s best-known food and wine regions.

Its golf facilities include an 18-hole Championship Course and a nine-hole Lakes Course. Over the years, The Vines has hosted major professional events featuring some of the biggest names in world golf.

The course is surrounded by native bushland and resort gardens, with wildlife commonly seen around the property. Public rounds can be booked online, although access to the Championship Course varies by day and time.

Why play it: Resort facilities, championship history and the opportunity to combine golf with a visit to the Swan Valley.

8. Secret Harbour Golf Links

Location: Secret Harbour

Secret Harbour is another highly regarded coastal course located between Rockingham and Mandurah.

Its layout uses the region’s natural terrain and coastal conditions to create a challenging but enjoyable round. Golfers can expect rolling fairways, strategic bunkering and the possibility of significant wind.

GolfWA has described Secret Harbour as one of WA’s premier courses and noted its regular appearance in Australian top-100 rankings.

Why play it: A strong coastal layout offering quality golf without travelling far from Perth.

9. Bunbury Golf Club

Location: Australind, near Bunbury

Bunbury Golf Club is a respected regional course and a worthwhile stop for golfers travelling through the South West.

The layout sits beside the Collie River and combines native vegetation, established trees and water hazards. It offers enough challenge for experienced players while remaining enjoyable for social golfers.

Bunbury has also been recognised in national public-course rankings, underlining the quality of golf available beyond metropolitan Perth.

Why play it: A scenic regional course and an excellent addition to a South West golf trip.

10. Araluen Golf Resort

Location: Roleystone

Araluen provides a picturesque golf experience in the Perth Hills.

The course moves through elevated terrain, valleys and natural bushland, creating attractive views and a variety of lies throughout the round.

Changes in elevation make club selection particularly important, while the peaceful setting feels far removed from the city.

Araluen was among the WA courses included in recent national public-course rankings.

Why play it: Hillside scenery, elevation changes and a quiet escape within reach of Perth.

Which Western Australian Golf Course Should You Play First?

The answer depends on the kind of golf experience you enjoy.

For dramatic scenery and a premium resort round, Joondalup is difficult to overlook. Golfers who enjoy coastal conditions should consider The Cut, Secret Harbour or Links Kennedy Bay.

For something completely different, Kalgoorlie delivers an unforgettable desert-golf experience, while The Vines is ideal for golfers wanting to combine a round with a Swan Valley getaway.

Sun City, Meadow Springs, Bunbury and Araluen each provide their own blend of scenery, challenge and character.

Plan Before You Play

Public access does not always mean every tee time is available every day.

Competition schedules, maintenance, seasonal conditions and member events can affect visitor bookings.

Before travelling, check directly with the course for:

• Available tee times

• Current green fees

• Cart availability

• Dress requirements

• Course renovations or temporary closures

• Club and equipment hire

  
  

Final Thoughts

Western Australia offers a depth and variety of golf that deserves greater recognition.

Within a few hours of Perth, golfers can experience true links-style conditions, resort layouts, bushland courses, coastal winds and rolling hills.

Travel further into the state and the red-earth setting of Kalgoorlie adds another completely different experience.

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