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Nerang · 18 holes · Par 72 · Members and guests
Scenic hinterland setting · Excellent conditioning
Sanctuary Cove – The Pines
18-hole private golf club in Hope Island, Gold Coast
4.6 from 108 Google reviews
- Holes
- 18
- Access
- Members and guests
- From (18 holes)
- $500
- Designer
- Arnold Palmer (signature course)
Overview
At a glance
The Pines is the members-only Arnold Palmer signature course at Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island on the Gold Coast. Set among pine forest with six lakes in play on 14 holes, it is open to visitors only as guests of a member or by introduction.
How it compares
Private club- Members and their guests only.
- Green fees from $500 for 18 holes, well above the typical $60 on the Gold Coast (11 of the 11 18-hole courses that publish visitor rates are cheaper).
- One of the highest-rated courses on the Gold Coast on Google: 4.6 from 108 reviews (typical 4.4).
The Pines is the private course at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club, a Palmer signature design laid out over about 101 hectares of pine forest. Six man-made lakes come into play on 14 of the holes, and the club lists scratch ratings of 76 from the black tees and 73 from the blue. Par and length are not stated on the page we could read.
Golfers describe the course in glowing terms: greens that are among the best in the region, immaculate conditioning, a strong set of par 3s and a test that punishes errors. Several call it challenging and somewhat frustrating unless you are playing well. Reviewers also praise the practice facilities, the clubhouse, the restaurant and bar.
Access is restricted. The club is members-only, and guests must be invited by a member, or introduced through a golf club with a letter of introduction. Visitor green fees are listed at $500 a head for The Pines, including a shared cart, against $400 for its sister course The Palms. Enquiries go through a booking form on the club website. A strict dress code applies. It suits golfers with a member host or a special occasion rather than a casual visit.
Before you go
Booking
OnlineBy phone
Enquire through the golf booking form on the club website.
Who can play
- Visitors
- Members only. Guests must be invited by a member or introduced by the Golf and Clubhouse Manager; introduced guests need a letter of introduction from a recognised golf club.
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Green fees
| Rate | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor, 18 holes | $500 | includes shared motorised cart; guests only |
Visitor rates from the club (source) , checked 20 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the club when you book.
The course
| Tees | Length | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | – | – | 76 | – |
| Blue | – | – | 73 | – |
Videos
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Reviews
4.6
108 reviews
What golfers say
- Immaculate course conditioning and greens
- Excellent clubhouse and food
- Challenging layout with strong par 3s
- Top practice facilities
- Members-only access
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“What an absolute pleasure this course is! Everything about it makes you want to stay here forever. From a perfect clubhouse to a perfect course. Playing here makes you feel that you are on a different planet away from the real world.…”
5 out of 5
“A huge thanks to Sanctuary Cove & SGA for the opportunity to play an Awesome course such as this, a beautiful picturesque & very challenging course, a huge 👍to the host's & facilities. Thanks for the experience.”
5 out of 5
“5 stars all around at the Pines. Top notch practice facilities and a beautiful but challenging and somewhat frustrating course. You really need to be on your game to play well here. The restaurant is amazing and the food is exceptional.”
Facilities
- Driving range
- Practice putting green
- Pro shop
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cart hire
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Dress code: Neat, clean, pressed golf attire; collared shirts tucked in for men, soft spikes or running shoes; no singlets, gym wear, cargo shorts or thongs
Location
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The Pkwy, Hope Island QLD 4212
Getting there
- From Surfers Paradise 29 min 22 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 43 min 49 km
- From Brisbane CBD 52 min 64 km
- From Brisbane Airport 58 min 73 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Sanctuary Cove – The Palms · Hope Island · 0.7 km · 4.5
- Links Hope Island · Hope Island · 1.8 km · 4.5
- Helensvale Golf Course · Helensvale · 5.6 km · 4.3
- Lakeside Country Club · Coombabah · 6.5 km · 4.4
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Sanctuary Cove – The Pines FAQs
Can the public play The Pines at Sanctuary Cove?
Not directly. The club is members-only, and guests must be invited by a member or introduced through another golf club with a letter of introduction.
How much is a visitor round on The Pines?
The club lists $500 per person for The Pines, including a shared motorised cart. Fees are subject to change.
Who designed The Pines?
The club describes it as an Arnold Palmer signature course.
What is the dress code at Sanctuary Cove golf?
Neat, clean, pressed golf attire, with collared shirts tucked in for men and soft spikes or running shoes. Singlets, gym wear and cargo shorts are not allowed.
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: Sanctuary Cove – The Pines website; Kaptain Kerr via Google Maps; Serbong J via Google Maps; JinKojima via Google Maps; 黃逸進（Kousan） via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.