Tappy
AU
Nerang · 18 holes · Par 72 · Members and guests
Scenic hinterland setting · Excellent conditioning
- Holes
- 18
- Access
- Members and guests
- From (18 holes)
- $150
Overview
At a glance
Southport Golf Club is an 18-hole members' club on Slatyer Avenue, Southport on the Gold Coast, founded in 1924. Visitor access is limited to members of other clubs with a current handicap, at $150 including a shared cart.
How it compares
Private club- Members and their guests only.
- Green fees from $150 for 18 holes, well above the typical $60 on the Gold Coast (10 of the 11 18-hole courses that publish visitor rates are cheaper).
- Rated 4.5 on Google, about the typical 4.4 for courses on the Gold Coast.
Southport Golf Club, founded in 1924, sits on Slatyer Avenue in Southport and is a private members' club with limited visitor play. The club describes an easy walking course with tree-lined fairways, ponds and lakes, and it has hosted tournament golf including the Gold Coast Open. Visitor access depends on member bookings, and where it is available the club admits members of interstate or overseas clubs who hold a current handicap. The visitor green fee is $150 per person including a shared cart, and competition days add $17.50. The club lists a driving range, a short game area, a golf shop with repairs and fitting, and PGA professional lessons and clinics. The restaurant and bar are open to members, guests and the general public year round, and the club also runs functions, meetings and weddings. Most of the reviews supplied are about the dining and function rooms, and they are very positive. Golfers who mention the course call it in good condition, well treated, and a decent challenge with variety, though one reviewer in a dry period found it good but not mint. A junior program also gets praise. The dress code is traditional, with collars, belts and golf shoes required. It suits visiting golfers from other clubs who can arrange a game, or locals wanting a members' club environment.
Before you go
Booking
By phone
Booking method not stated; contact the club (admin@southportgolfclub.com.au).
Who can play
- Visitors
- Visitors must be members of interstate or overseas clubs with a current handicap, where available and dependent on member bookings.
- Handicap
- Visitors need an official handicap
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Green fees
| Rate | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes, visitor | $150 | includes shared cart; competition fee $17.50 extra on comp days |
Visitor rates from the club (source) , checked 20 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the club when you book.
The course
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Reviews
4.5
235 reviews
What golfers say
- Course in good condition
- Good food and function service
- Friendly staff
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“My first visit here left me with an excellent impression. Very friendly and helpful staff in the pro shop and in the bar. Great to sit on the verandah with a glass after a round of golf with a view overlooking the course. The course is…”
5 out of 5
“The Southport Golf Club playing surfaces were in great condition for tournament play in the Gold Coast Open this weekend. The bar staff were very friendly too.”
5 out of 5
“Visited for a Seminar on Thursday 2 Feb. The food was supplied by the Southport Golf Club and was superb. A variety of sandwiches with delicious fillings that didn't fall apart. Fluffy fresh scones with lashings of jam and cream and…”
Facilities
- Driving range
- Chipping area
- Pro shop
- Golf lessons
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Function rooms
- Cart hire
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Dress code: Collared, tucked-in shirts; tailored shorts or trousers with a belt (shorts with socks for men); no denim, cargo pants, tracksuits or hoodies; regulation golf shoes
Location
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Slatyer Ave, Southport QLD 4215
Getting there
- From Surfers Paradise 5 min 3 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 30 min 28 km
- From Brisbane CBD 1 h 75 km
- From Brisbane Airport 1 h 6 min 83 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- RACV Royal Pines Golf Course · Benowa · 2.9 km · 4.1
- Emerald Lakes Golf Club · Carrara · 4 km · 4.4
- Palm Meadows Golf Course · Carrara · 4.3 km · 4.3
- Surfers Paradise Golf Club · Clear Island Waters · 4.3 km · 4.4
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Southport Golf Club FAQs
Can the public play at Southport Golf Club?
Not as a walk-up. Visitor play is limited and depends on member bookings, for members of other clubs with a current handicap. The restaurant and bar are open to the public.
How much is a visitor round?
$150 per person, including a shared cart. Competition days add a $17.50 fee.
How do visitors book?
Call the club on (07) 5571 1444 or email admin@southportgolfclub.com.au.
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: Southport Golf Club via Google Maps; Southport Golf Club website. Photos remain the property of their owners.