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The Best Golf Courses in Adelaide and South Australia
04 JUN 2026
Tanunda Pines Golf Club
In South Australia, a day on the green is about so much more than just golf.
Step onto the fairway and away from the day-to-day. Here, your next hit might take you to the crest of a grassy hillock where you’ll catch sight of the ocean gleaming in the distance, or your buggy might carry you within earshot of warbling native birds. You might walk in the footsteps of golfing greats at distinguished Adelaide courses or tread a new path at one of the regional clubs peppered around the state. Line up your shot; take a moment to breathe in the crisp, clean air; then swing, with our guide to the best golf courses in Adelaide and South Australia.
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Kooyonga Golf Club, Adelaide
In 2027, this championship course is set to host the Australian leg of LIV Golf, bringing an explosive four days of golfing excellence to South Australia’s shores. This new setting for the iconic LIV tournament makes use of Kooyonga Golf Club’s famous course, which has already been cemented in the golfing history books as the host of multiple Australian Opens. It’s here, just minutes from the Adelaide airport, that your senses will be tested with a challenging layout amongst undulating sandhills — and then rewarded with a cool drink and shared stories at the clubhouse.
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The Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide
Settle in for a round at South Australia’s oldest — and arguably, most prestigious — golf club, the Royal Adelaide Golf Club. Located a stone’s throw from the sandy shores of Henley Beach, this club dates back to 1892 and is affectionately known to members as “Seaton”. Golfing heritage is honoured here, with a traditional links layout that traverses manicured greens, native grasses and cypress-lined causeways.
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North Adelaide Golf Course, Adelaide
Tee off at this urban green, nestled on the shady banks of the River Torrens. The North Adelaide Golf Course is the closest you’ll find to the CBD, just a 10-minute drive from the city centre and within walking distance to some of Adelaide’s best pubs and restaurants. With the cityscape as your backdrop, take your pick from a selection of scenic courses — the beginner-friendly Par 3, the tree-lined North Course, or the complex South Course — and spend a day strolling lush kikuyu fairways.
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Nullarbor Links, Outback South Australia
This is golf on an epic scale — officially recognised as the longest golf course in the world, and unforgettable for it. Stretching across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain, Nullarbor Links invites you to tee off in some of the most remote landscapes on the planet, with each hole unfolding alongside wide skies, red earth and the quiet hum of the open road. It’s a journey as much as a round, encouraging players to slow down, tune into the land and savour the space between shots. Here, the reward isn’t just sinking a putt — it’s the rare feeling of playing the game where the road trip is part of the course, and the horizon feels limitless.
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Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club, Flinders Ranges and Outback
Travel deep into South Australia’s outback to find this remote golfing oasis amongst the gem fields of Coober Pedy. Situated almost nine hours north from Adelaide, the course at Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club is not your average — instead of lush lawns and tree-lined causeways, you’ll find desert plains and sunbaked earth, and a unique set of rules to suit the landscape. “Rock relief” enters play when a ball comes to rest against a rock, thus allowing players to drop their ball at a different point to protect their clubs. When in the outback, after all.
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Grange Golf Club, Adelaide
The sprawling grounds of Grange Golf Club inspire dedication — dedication to every swing, every shot lined up, every golfer that has walked the hallowed course before you. Home to LIV Golf Adelaide for multiple years, this is the birthplace of Greg “The Shark” Norman’s professional career; a place where greatness is etched into every bunker and hole — but also a place that knows how to let its hair down after a long day on the green. Uniting two 18-hole courses under one club, you’ll find plenty of challenge and reward on these lush fairways.
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The Cliffs, Kangaroo Island
High above the Southern Ocean and set amongst Kangaroo Island’s remote wilderness, your senses will be at their sharpest on this lush course. It really is all about the journey here, as you’ll need to fly or ferry in — but once you’ve arrived at The Cliffs, the play is well worth the pilgrimage. Vast fairways are paired with striking clifftop vistas, and every hole offers up a new test — you’ll be challenged to putt a little slower, breathe a little deeper and listen a little closer to the sound of your club connecting with the ball. This highly anticipated golf destination is set to open to the public in October 2026, and will encompass a pro shop, clubhouse with restaurant, bar and cafe, and luxury onsite accommodation.
