Gleneagles Drive,
Sanctuary Cove, Queensland 4212
Office
+61 (0)7 5577 6108Pro shop
+61 (0)7 5577 6151Fax
+61 (0)7 5577 6026Website
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Sanctuary Cove Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Arnold Palmer
Above distances are for the Pines course. Also at Santuary Cove is the 18-hole Palms course (par-70; 5904 m from back tees).
-27.864024
153.363583
65 km SE of Brisbane.
Sanctuary Cove (Pines)
Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club boasts two 18-hole championship courses: the typically higher-rated Arnold Palmer-designed Pines course, and the also well-regarded and shorter Palms course, which was designed by Ross Watson.
The Pines is carved through 101 hectares of established pine forest, and features corridor approaches to several holes, with lakes guarding others. Fourteen of the holes are contoured around six man-made lakes. An abundance of wildlife features on The Pines including rare bird life and scores of native Australian kangaroos.
Stay&Play at Sanctuary Cove: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Sanctuary Cove's Pines course is reserved for its members, guests staying at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove and corporate groups.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted. Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
Excellent
Founded by "The King" in 1972, the Arnold Palmer Design Company (APDC) has created over 300 golf courses across the globe. The Pines course at Sanctuary Cove represents the firm's only foray into Australia.
Australia's 40th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2024/25).
Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland 4212.
+61 (0)7 5530 1234
Visit websiteThe InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort boasts 243 rooms and suites set against a backdrop of picturesque fountains, lush gardens, a marina, golf course and a spectacular one acre beach lagoon pool. Queensland’s first InterContinental branded property offers guests a complete luxury experience.
Sanctuary Cove (Pines and Palms courses)
Hope Island
Gainsborough Greens; Arundel Hills; Royal Pines; Palm Meadows; Lakelands.
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