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Hope Island · 18 holes · Members and guests
Immaculate course conditioning and greens · Excellent clubhouse and food
From $500 for 18 holes
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Access
- Members and guests
- Designer
- Greg Norman
- Opened
- 1997
Overview
At a glance
The Grand Golf Club is a private 18-hole golf club at Nerang in the Gold Coast hinterland, designed by Greg Norman. It is members-only, with visitors playing as guests of a member, and it hosted the 2001 Australian Open.
How it compares
Private club- Members and their guests only.
- One of the highest-rated courses on the Gold Coast on Google: 4.8 from 85 reviews (typical 4.4).
The Grand Golf Club is a Greg Norman design on Gilston Road at Nerang, at the foot of the Gold Coast hinterland and about 18 km from the beaches. It is a private, members-only club, and visitors play as guests of a member; there is no public green fee. The course first opened around 1990 but closed after a short time, and the club was relaunched in 1997 and hosted the 2001 Australian Open. Secondary sources give par 72 and lengths of roughly 6,100 to 6,200 metres from the back tees, although tee names and figures differ between listings, and the club's own pages did not state them. The club's site describes valet parking with no tee times, a golf shop, range facilities and a clubhouse. Reviewers who have played as guests praise the setting, the views, the conditioning and the food and drinks, and they note that joining is expensive: the current entrance fee is listed at $4,400 plus a share purchase, though one reviewer recalls a far higher joining fee in the past. Greg Norman's locker is still on display, according to one review. The dress code is smart casual on the course with belts and tucked collared shirts, and soft spikes. It suits golfers who know a member and want a high-end Gold Coast round.
Before you go
Who can play
- Visitors
- Private club; visitors play as guests of a member. Entry by security card, with an intercom for visitors.
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The course
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Reviews
4.8
85 reviews
What golfers say
- Scenic hinterland setting
- Excellent conditioning
- Good food and service
- Members and guests only
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“A members only golf club with guests allowed. A picturesque and challenging course in the hills behind Nerang on Gold Coast. Good service and fine food and drinks”
5 out of 5
“Truly is a great course with fantastic views and a special aura. You can only play as a guest of a member … memberships are very expensive. I believe the joining fee is $50k!!? … Greg Norman’s locker is still there which is a neat…”
5 out of 5
“**Review of Grand Golf Club Gold Coast** Grand Golf Club Gold Coast offers an outstanding golfing experience set against the stunning backdrop of the Gold Coast’s picturesque landscape. The course is meticulously maintained, featuring…”
Facilities
- Driving range
- Pro shop
- Practice putting green
- Restaurant
- Bar
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Dress code: Smart casual on the course; no jeans, denim, cargo pants or boardshorts; belt required; collared shirts tucked in; soft spikes only
Location
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364 Gilston Rd, Nerang QLD 4211
Getting there
- From Surfers Paradise 21 min 16 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 30 min 32 km
- From Brisbane CBD 59 min 74 km
- From Brisbane Airport 1 h 5 min 83 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Tallai Country Golf Club · Tallai · 5.1 km · 4.2
- Emerald Lakes Golf Club · Carrara · 6 km · 4.4
- RACV Royal Pines Golf Course · Benowa · 6.9 km · 4.1
- Palm Meadows Golf Course · Carrara · 7.1 km · 4.3
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The Grand Golf Club FAQs
Can the public play The Grand Golf Club?
No. It is a private members' club, and visitors play as guests of a member.
Who designed The Grand?
Greg Norman designed the course.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual on the course, with belts and tucked collared shirts. Jeans, denim, cargo pants and boardshorts are not allowed, and golf shoes must be soft spiked.
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: The Grand Golf Club website; Andy Hoang via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.