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.
South of Perth's Como and Fremantle courses, the arc through Rockingham, Kwinana, Secret Harbour, Mandurah and Forrestdale has a genuine spread of public, family-friendly golf courses.
Rockingham Golf Club - Rockingham
Rockingham Golf Club is an 18-hole public course about 45 minutes south of Perth, open to members and the general public with casual green fees from $30 for 9 holes.
Runs a structured junior program for children from age five, built around game-based coaching on its driving range and short-game areas.
Kwinana Golf Club - Calista
Kwinana Golf Club is a public 18-hole course welcoming green-fee players of all ages, not just members, set in bushland about 30 minutes south of Perth's CBD.
Runs a dedicated junior coaching program (Rookie/Stars) for kids from age five, delivered by Golf Australia-accredited community coaches, plus junior memberships for ages 10 and up.
Secret Harbour Golf Links - Secret Harbour
Secret Harbour Golf Links is a well-regarded public course on the coast, consistently ranked among Australia's top public-access layouts, open year-round to all with online booking.
PGA professionals offer dedicated junior programs and group clinics, backed by a 14-bay sheltered driving range and TrackMan studio.
Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club - Mandurah
Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club is a Robert Trent Jones Jnr-designed course in Mandurah, open to the public daily with no membership required to play.
Its extensive practice facilities - a 25-bay driving range, putting and chipping greens, and professional tuition - make it a solid option for families wanting to practise together; confirm any current junior-specific coaching directly with the club.
The Springs Club - Forrestdale
The Springs Club (still known locally as Armadale Golf Club) is a public 9-hole course about 30km south-east of Perth, renovated in 2016.
Junior green fees are available for players 17 and under, with on-course lessons offered on request - its shorter layout suits younger or beginner golfers.
Which is the best value for a family round?
Rockingham and Kwinana both offer accessible junior coaching programs from age five at everyday public-course prices, making them the most approachable starting points in the southern suburbs.