Course Guides

Region-by-region guides to the golf courses around Australia that genuinely welcome junior players - what each venue offers, who can play, and what to check before you go.

Junior Golf on Tasmania's East Coast & Hobart's Eastern Shore

Three real, public nine-hole courses for junior golfers along Tasmania's east coast and Hobart's eastern shore - Scamander, Swansea and Iron Pot at Lauderdale.

Best Junior Golf Courses Around Launceston, the Tamar Valley & Tasmania's North-East

Four real courses across Launceston, the Tamar Valley and the north-east - Riverside's MyGolf clinics, junior-priced country nine-holers and Barnbougle's short course.

Junior Golf Beyond Inner Adelaide: West Lakes, Mawson Lakes, the Hills & Barossa

Four real courses ringing greater Adelaide - West Lakes, Mawson Lakes, Mount Barker's Aston Hills and the Barossa Valley - and what each has on record for junior golfers.

Best Junior Golf Courses in Perth's South-East & Peel Region

Six real courses across Perth's south-eastern suburbs and the Peel region - from Canning Vale and Forrestfield down to Mandurah and Pinjarra - with their junior programs on record.

Best Junior Golf Courses in WA's South West (Busselton, Dunsborough & Bunbury)

Four real South West WA courses for junior golfers - Busselton, Capel, Dunsborough Lakes and Bunbury's Sanctuary Golf Resort - with the junior programs each has on record.

Best Junior Golf Courses on the Central Queensland Coast (Bundaberg to the Whitsundays)

Six real courses along the Central Queensland coast - Bundaberg, Bargara, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay and Proserpine - with junior programs, clinics and memberships on record.

Best Junior Golf Courses in Cairns & Townsville (Tropical North Queensland)

Where junior golfers can play and learn in Tropical North Queensland - real courses in Cairns, Innisfail and Townsville with junior memberships, pathways and programs on record.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Victor Harbor and Mount Compass compared — two public golf courses on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula with real junior programs.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Canberra

Canberra International Golf Centre, Gold Creek Country Club and Gungahlin Lakes compared — three public courses across the ACT with genuine junior coaching.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Darwin

Four real public courses across Darwin — Gardens Park, Darwin Golf Club, Palmerston and Flight Path — compared for junior programs and pricing.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on Tasmania's North-West Coast

Devonport and Ulverstone compared - two public courses on Tasmania's North-West Coast running junior clinics for local families.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Hobart

Two real public courses close to Hobart - Kingston Beach and Tasmania Golf Club - each with junior pricing or programs, compared for families.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Melbourne's North

Northcote, Yarra Bend and Yarrambat compared — three public courses across Melbourne's north with junior academies linked to Golf Australia's MyGolf Rippers program.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Perth's Northern Suburbs

Carramar, Marangaroo and Hamersley compared — three public courses across Perth's north with certified PGA junior coaching and TeeMates series hosting.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Perth's Western Suburbs

Three real public courses across Perth's riverside western suburbs — Point Walter, Royal Perth and Wembley — each with genuine family and junior facilities.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Brisbane's Bayside & Eastern Suburbs

Three real, public golf courses with genuine junior programs across Brisbane's east — Cannon Hill, Carindale and Nudgee compared, including one of Australia's longest-running junior tournaments.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in South Australia's South East

Two regional South Australian clubs, both running junior clinics, for families in and around Mount Gambier and Naracoorte.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Adelaide's South: Woodcroft

Two neighbouring Woodcroft clubs, both MyGolf-affiliated, compared for families in Adelaide's southern suburbs.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Adelaide's North & West

Three real public courses across North Adelaide, Valley View and West Beach, each with a documented junior program.

More Public Golf Courses for Kids in Perth

Three more Perth public courses, beyond our northern, southern and western suburbs guides, each with a real junior pathway.

More Golf Courses and Practice Facilities for Kids in Brisbane

Four more genuine junior golf options around Brisbane, beyond our Bayside guide, from full courses to Toptracer-equipped practice centres.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Regional Victoria: Ballarat & Bendigo

Two of Victoria's oldest regional clubs, each running a real junior program, for families outside metropolitan Melbourne.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs

Three council-run public courses across Croydon, Glen Waverley and Ringwood, each with structured junior coaching and clear junior green fees.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Southern Sydney

Three real courses across St George, Sutherland Shire and Macquarie Links, each with a genuine junior program, compared for families south of the city.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Newcastle

Six real public courses across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Maitland, compared for junior programs and pricing.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Geelong

Six real public courses across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, from a council-run beginner course to a structured junior pathway at Curlewis.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on the Sunshine Coast

Six real public courses from Bli Bli to Noosa Heads, each with junior facilities - plus Peregian Golf Course, already in our directory.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Western Sydney

Six real public courses across Parramatta, Blacktown, Fairfield, Campbelltown and Penrith, compared for junior programs and pricing.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on the Mornington Peninsula

Three real public courses on the Mornington Peninsula, including one where kids under 16 play free - compared for families.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Four real public courses across the Illawarra - Shell Cove, Jamberoo, Kembla Grange and Calderwood - compared for junior programs and pricing.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on the Gold Coast

Four real public courses around Benowa, Carrara and Merrimac, each with structured junior coaching - plus Southport Golf Club, already in our directory.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Perth's Southern Suburbs

Five real public courses from Rockingham to Mandurah, each with genuine junior programs - compared for families south of Perth.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on Melbourne's Sandbelt

Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath are private and out of reach - here's where families can actually play on and around Melbourne's famous Sandbelt, from Sandringham to Mulgrave.

Best Golf Courses for Kids on Sydney's North Shore

The North Shore's famous clubs are almost all private - here are five real, public-access courses from Turramurra to Chatswood where kids can actually play, plus junior rates and coaching programs.

Best Golf Courses for Kids in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

A parent's guide to real, public-access golf courses for junior golfers around Bondi, Little Bay, Moore Park and Daceyville - including junior rates, coaching programs and what to book ahead.