Looking for golf courses in Sunshine Coast that take visitor bookings? This list from Golficial covers five public-access layouts between Caloundra and Noosa. Each entry includes current green fees, opening hours and a Google Maps rating taken from official sources. You can compare cost and difficulty side by side before choosing where to play.
An overview of the golf courses in Sunshine Coast
| No. | Name | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Waters Golf Club | 151 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters QLD 4564. Open 6am-6pm daily. A flat Peter Thomson layout with water on seven holes and an aquatic driving range. |
| 2 | Pelican Waters Golf Club | 2 The Springs Blvd, Pelican Waters QLD 4551. Open 6:45am-4pm (Monday 7:45am-5pm). A Greg Norman design rebuilt in 2023, with cart and practice access included in the green fee. |
| 3 | Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort | Links Drive, Noosa Heads QLD 4567. Driving range opens from 6am most days. A 6,180m resort course with 10 lakes and 69 bunkers beside Noosa National Park. |
| 4 | Headland Golf Club | Golf Links Road, Buderim QLD 4556. Open 6am-6pm daily. A hillside members’ club from the 1950s with views over the Mooloolaba coast. |
| 5 | Maroochy River Golf Club | 374-514 David Low Way, Bli Bli QLD 4560. Opens at 6am or 8:30am depending on the day. An open, windswept Graham Marsh design facing Mount Coolum. |
Note: The information in this article was last updated on 22 October 2026, based on Google Maps and the official websites of each venue. Green fees, opening hours and other details may change over time, so please contact the course directly to confirm before your visit.
1. Twin Waters Golf Club
Twin Waters Golf Club sits about eight minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport, which makes it a practical first or last round for visitors who fly in. Five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson designed the course with his partner Mike Wolveridge. It opened in 1991 and plays as a par 72 of about 6,183m from the back tees.
The layout is mostly flat, but water comes into play on seven holes. The opening hole sets the tone. It is the longest par 5 on the course, and its sloping green makes birdie hard to earn. The 8th is the club’s signature hole, with a green modelled on the Road Hole at St Andrews and water along the right side. On the back nine, the short par-4 12th has 10 bunkers around it. The 17th is rated the hardest par 3 and often needs a long club into the wind.
Because water shapes so many holes, the aquatic driving range is worth a visit before you tee off. Players hit straight out over a lake, which is close to the shots they will face on the 8th and 13th. The club also runs a Pro Shop and the Twin Waters Golf Academy for lessons and club fitting. After the round, the Nineteen Bar and Restaurant overlooks the course, and two tennis courts are available for hire.
Booking online gives you the lowest rate. An 18-hole round costs $100 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday it rises to $115. Nine holes cost $65 or $70 on the same schedule. Phone and walk-in bookings pay the standard $125 for 18 holes or $75 for nine. The website does not state whether a cart is included, so confirm this when you book.
Key information:
- Address: 151 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters QLD 4564, Australia
- Opening hours: 6am-6pm, Monday to Sunday
- Hotline: +61 7 5457 2444
- Website: twinwatersgolfclub.com.au
- Rating on Google Maps: 4.4/5
- Check local rules: Here
2. Pelican Waters Golf Club
Pelican Waters Golf Club has gone through the biggest recent change of any course on this list. Greg Norman and Bob Harrison designed the original layout, which opened in 2001. The club later rebuilt part of the course to make room for the neighbouring Palm Lake Resort. The new version reopened in 2023.
Norman’s design firm returned to handle the rebuild. Four old holes were removed and four new ones now play as the 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th. The two nines were also reversed. As a result, the course now has five par 3s instead of the usual four. Many bunkers were relined so they drain faster after heavy rain. Australian Golf Digest ranked the rebuilt course 65th in Australia in its 2024-25 list.
Recent Google reviews often mention the course condition and the food at Cardón, the clubhouse restaurant. Some players found the greens slow after a run of wet weather. One reviewer felt the $175 casual rate was poor value after learning about a $145 package that included food and drinks. It is worth checking the club’s packages page before paying the standard rate.
That $175 fee for 18 holes covers more than the round itself. It includes a golf cart plus access to the driving range, the short-game area and the putting greens. Nine holes cost $105 on the same terms. Families can also play the 18-hole Greg Norman-design mini golf course for $20 per adult. Since 1 December 2025 the club has been open to the public seven days a week, though it closes for short maintenance periods during the year.
Key information:
- Address: 2 The Springs Blvd, Pelican Waters QLD 4551, Australia
- Opening hours: 7:45am-5pm Monday, 6:45am-4pm Tuesday to Sunday
- Hotline: +61 7 5437 5000
- Website: pelicanwatersgolfclub.com.au
- Rating on Google Maps: 4.1/5
- Check local rules: Here
3. Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort
Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort suits golfers who want to stay and play in one place. The resort sits between Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba, a short drive from Hastings Street. Graham Papworth designed the course, which opened in 1999. It is a par 72 of 6,180m, with four tees on every hole to suit different abilities.
Length is not the main test here. The course has 10 freshwater lakes and 69 bunkers, so placing the ball well off the tee matters more than hitting it far. Fairways run between stands of trees and water. The resort also reports kangaroos, koalas and many bird species on the property. A concrete cart path network keeps the course playable in wet weather, which is useful during the summer rain season.
Practice options are broad for a resort course. There is a grass-tee driving range along with a chipping green, a practice bunker and a putting green. Lessons are available through the Dom Azzopardi Golf Academy, and range balls start at $11 for a 35-ball basket. Off the course, guests can use the Relish Restaurant, a day spa, a fitness centre and on-site apartments.
The standard green fee is $160 for 18 holes and $89 for nine. Both include a shared motorised cart fitted with GPS. Visitors who plan ahead can pay less. Booking online saves up to $15, and the twilight rate drops to $65 for tee times after 3pm. Residents of the Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Noosa pay $110 for 18 holes on Tuesdays and Sundays with a Queensland driver’s licence.
Key information:
- Address: Links Drive, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
- Opening hours: Driving range 6am-2:30pm Monday, 8:30am-sunset Tuesday, 6am-sunset Wednesday to Sunday
- Hotline: +61 7 5440 3325 (Golf Shop)
- Website: noosasprings.com.au
- Rating on Google Maps: 4.5/5
4. Headland Golf Club
Headland Golf Club offers a different style of golf from the resort courses above. Local golfers formed the club in 1955 on a ridge above the coast at Buderim. Five holes opened on Christmas Day 1956. The full 18-hole course followed on 9 October 1965 and still follows much of its original routing. It plays as a par 72 of about 6,080m from the back tees.
The course is built on a hillside, so you will face uphill and downhill lies on many holes. Several fairways also slope toward the coast, and the views stretch toward Point Cartwright and Mooloolaba. As a members’ club, Headland runs regular competitions that limit social tee times on some days. The club recommends Monday, Friday and Sunday for visitors. Players with a Golf Australia handicap can also enter some competitions.
The clubhouse keeps a traditional feel. Vista @Headland serves lunch every day and dinner on Fridays. The Pro Shop offers lessons, and a golf simulator is available for practice. A drinks cart runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Headland is a no-BYO-alcohol club, and staff will confiscate drinks brought from outside.
Under the fee schedule effective from 1 October 2026, 18 holes cost $99 or $95 if prepaid online. Nine holes cost $65, or $60 online. From September to March, the twilight rate of $55 applies after 4pm. Cart hire adds $55 for 18 holes or $39 for nine, and hire clubs cost $30. Social tee sheets open online 13 days in advance.
Key information:
- Address: Golf Links Road, Buderim QLD 4556, Australia
- Opening hours: 6am-6pm, Monday to Sunday
- Hotline: +61 7 5444 5800
- Website: headlandgolfclub.com.au
- Rating on Google Maps: 4.4/5
- Check local rules: Here
5. Maroochy River Golf Club
Maroochy River Golf Club has the newest course on this list, though the club traces its history back to 1950. It began as Horton Park Golf Club in central Maroochydore. When the club had to leave that site, it bought 102 hectares of former cane fields at Bli Bli. Graham Marsh designed the new course, and the first rounds were played in June 2015.
The new layout is almost the opposite of the tree-lined Horton Park. With very few trees, you can see most holes from anywhere on the property, and Mount Coolum rises in the background. The same openness leaves the course exposed to wind, so club selection changes from day to day. Short par 4s like the 6th (305m) and 15th (292m) tempt long hitters to go for the green. The 18th then asks for a carry over water to the largest green on the course. Golf Australia has singled out the Bermuda TifEagle greens for their quality.
The course has also built a record as a tournament venue. It hosted the Australian Women’s Senior Amateur Championship, and the club was named Queensland Golf Club of the Year in 2021. Visitors can warm up on the turf driving range with practice bunkers and greens. Lessons run through the Queensland Golf Performance teaching academy. Non-golfers have the 18-hole mini golf course and the Cane Cutters Bar & Bistro, whose terrace faces Mount Coolum.
The visitor fee is $115 for 18 holes and $65 for nine, under a schedule effective from 1 September 2025. A motorised cart adds $50 for 18 holes or $35 for nine. Hire clubs start at $25 per set. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the $80 twilight rate lets walking players complete as many holes as daylight allows.
Key information:
- Address: 374-514 David Low Way, Bli Bli QLD 4560, Australia
- Opening hours: 8:30am-7pm Monday and Tuesday, 6am-9:30pm Wednesday, 8:30am-9pm Thursday, 8:30am-10pm Friday, 6am-10pm Saturday, 8:30am-8pm Sunday
- Hotline: +61 7 5457 0900 (Golf Shop)
- Website: maroochyrivergolfclub.com.au
- Rating on Google Maps: 4.5/5
Each of these golf courses in Sunshine Coast asks for a different game, from the water carries at Twin Waters to the hillside lies at Headland and the wind at Maroochy River. Before you book, read the course’s Local Rules on Golficial. Then download the Golficial app and keep it in your bag: describe any tricky situation on the course and get a step-by-step ruling with your options and penalty strokes in seconds.