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AU
Bulimba · 9 holes · Public
Good for beginners · Friendly staff
From $18 for 18 holes
- Holes
- 9
- Access
- Visitors welcome
- Opened
- 1921
Overview
At a glance
Sandgate Golf Club is a nine-hole waterside course with 18 tees at Shorncliffe in Brisbane's north, established in 1921. It is one of Queensland's oldest nine-hole courses, and social golfers can play at set times outside member competitions.
How it compares
Nine holes and quick- A round fits in about two hours.
- Rated 4.1 on Google, below the typical 4.3 for courses around Brisbane.
Sandgate Golf Club is a nine-hole course at Shorncliffe, about 16 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, with the railway station right next door. The club was established in 1921 and calls itself one of Queensland's oldest nine-hole courses. Golfers say there are two sets of tees so it can be played as 18 holes, and a mix of par 3s, 4s and 5s. One reviewer found it longer than expected.
The course is low-lying and flood-prone, and reviewers commonly comment on the state of the turf. Several describe bare patches on fairways and rough greens, saying it feels more like a park than a manicured course, while others who visited after rain say the ground staff had it looking much better. The club posts course notices on its site, and on the day we checked it was open but very wet with carts off.
Visitors can book through the club's public bookings page. Social players can tee off after 11am Monday to Thursday, after 3pm on Saturdays once the club competition is through, and at most times on Fridays and Sundays. Weekday and Saturday competitions mean pace can slow, and a few golfers report long waits on busy afternoons. Reviews of the pro shop and bar staff are mixed, with some finding it friendly and others finding it abrupt. It is cheap and easy to get on, which suits casual hits, beginners and golfers wanting a laid-back game rather than a polished course.
Before you go
Who can play
- Visitor times
- Social golfers after 11 am Mon–Thu, after 3 pm Saturday, and most times Friday and Sunday
- Competition days
- Monday to Thursday mornings and Saturday (club competitions)
Golf forecast
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The course
Videos
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Reviews
4.1
133 reviews
What golfers say
- Cheap and easy to get a game
- Friendly staff and members
- Patchy fairways and rough greens
- Slow play and busy tee times
- Inconsistent service at the counter
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“Great club with great history! Nice course with a mix of par 5, 4 and 3’s, the greens are well maintained. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend this club to everyone to play.”
3 out of 5
“Played on a Saturday afternoon and staff really struggled with bookings and what was going on around the course. Seems things were heavily overbooked as there was a line 4 groups deep still waiting to tee off at our tee time. No effort…”
4 out of 5
“The course is showing signs from the recent rain deluges as it is low-lying, though the ground staff are obviously making every effort to effect the repairs still required. Despite Mother Nature's efforts I found the course very…”
Facilities
- Cart hire
- Bar
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Location
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Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe QLD 4017
Getting there
- From Brisbane Airport 21 min 21 km
- From Brisbane CBD 28 min 22 km
- From Surfers Paradise 1 h 23 min 100 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 1 h 36 min 121 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Virginia Golf Club · Banyo · 5 km · 4.4
- Nudgee Golf Club · Nudgee · 5.1 km · 4.0
- Redcliffe Golf Club · Clontarf · 7.8 km · 4.5
- Wantima Country Club · Brendale · 11.8 km · 4.1
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Sandgate Golf Club FAQs
How many holes is Sandgate Golf Club?
It is a nine-hole course with 18 tees, so a full round can be played over two circuits.
When can visitors play at Sandgate?
The club says social golfers can play after 11am Monday to Thursday, after 3pm on Saturdays following the club competition, and most Fridays and Sundays. Bookings are made on the public bookings page.
Do I need to book?
The club has a public bookings page, and reviewers say you can often just turn up and get a game, but booking is the safer option.
Details checked 20 October 2026 from the club's website, Google and OpenStreetMap. Something out of date? Tell the club, or let us know and we'll fix it.
Photos: Marty Supreme via Google Maps; Sandgate Golf Club via Google Maps; Paula van Dieden via Google Maps; Philip Weyers via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.