subject: Gold Coast Golf Is Wonderful [print this page] The Australian Gold Coast is situated in south east Queensland and is world famous for its various Gold Coast Golf Holidays and opportunities together with being nearby to seaside playgrounds, globally celebrated theme parks.This specific part of the Gold Coast possesses huge stretches of manicured seashores, World Heritage listed rainforest's, theme parks, shopping centres, international casinos and brilliant nightlife. The Queensland Gold Coast offers it all and is a world class golf holiday destination. Given its location and sub-tropical environment it is of little wonder that the Gold Coast gives you all year round sunshine and outdoor opportunities to bring in all eager golfers. It might be worth observing that because of its Southern Hemisphere locality seasons in the Gold Coast are the opposing of those within the Northern Hemisphere. With golf players generally hoping for beautiful sunny weather the Gold Coast is a fantastic choice with more than three hundred days of sunlight on a yearly basis.
There are actually a number of Gold Coast Golf Courses that have served in making this such a well liked golfing destination. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) is the present manager of Royal Pines and annually hosts a variety of functions such as the annual Ladies Masters tournament.Presently there is an onsite Golfing Academy that boasts a wide variety or courses to suit golfers of all levels. These courses range from one day golf courses through to full time skilled training.Lakelands is actually a Jack Nicklaus developed 18 hole championship Gold Coast golf course and is the first golf course designed by the celebrated player within Australia. Lakelands holds a certain uniqueness to its layout and services incorporate a floodlit driving range, pitch and putt green and a pro-shop.
Just one of the unique links style golf courses is located on Hope Island at the northern end of the Queensland Gold Coast. Hope Island golf course is managed by the globally recognised Troon Golf and has its origins as a community resort course. With the new operations has come a different operating name, now known as, "Links Hope Island". As with plenty of the regions showcase courses 'Links Hope Island' has been crafted by accomplished golfers, in this situation British Open Champion Peter Thompson and Mike Wolverridge. The course spans 360 hectares. This sweeping layout is actually thought of as incredibly tricky and covers 6500 Champion metres and features 128 bunkers.
Without a question one of the finest golf courses on the Gold Coast is Palm Meadows. It has hosted a lot of famous name golfers which includes the likes of Langer, Raffety, Ozaki and the legendary Australian Greg Norman. Once home to the wealthiest golfing event within the southern hemisphere it is currently enjoyed by all levels of golfing lovers from around the earth.Now with a demanding series of water obstructions, sandy bunkers and brilliant fairways, the eighteen hole Palm Meadows was developed especially by celebrated Australian golfer Graham Marsh.Palm Meadows is well recognised throughout the golfing world as an excellent course and ranks amongst the worlds top 500 golf holes. In particular the 18th hole at Palm Meadows is positioned in the leading 500 holes in the world by the American Golf Digest.It has acquired this recognition courtesy of the magnificent lake that runs the full 523 metres alongside the hole. The hole is beautiful and fulfilling but can be equally distressing if players find the water. If you really want to discover the best that Gold Coast golfing has to give be sure to book in a round at Palm Meadows.
Playing at some Gold Coast golf courses does require a booking well in advance and at others it is totally members only and invitation only so to be absolutely certain to plan ahead of time. A complete list of Gold Coast golf courses can certainly be found on the internet.
