The lay of the land
Playing public golf in Sydney
Sydney plays golf the way it does most things — generously, and right under the sun. From sandy coastal links to fairways threading the river flats and western suburbs, this is a city where you don't need a membership to tee off. Every one of the 71 courses gathered here is public: pay your green fee, book your time, and play.
That spread runs from the well-loved Liverpool to the cliff-top drama of NSW Golf Club at La Perouse, with plenty in between for every standard. Looking further afield, the courses across New South Wales are worth a road trip too. Browse the full list and map below to find your next round.
Editor's selection
Best-rated public courses in Sydney
The directory
Every public course in Sydney
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St Michael's Golf Club
Little Bay, NSW
NSW Golf Club
Little Bay, NSW
Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club
Colebee, NSW
Long Reef Golf Course
Collaroy, NSW
Mona Vale Golf Course
Mona Vale, NSW
Wakehurst Golf Course
Allambie Heights, NSW
Bardwell Valley Golf Course
Bardwell Park, NSW
Riverlands Golf Course (closed)
Milperra, NSW
Strathfield Golf Course (private)
Strathfield, NSW
Northbridge Golf Club
Northbridge, NSW
The Coast Golf Club
Little Bay, NSW
Woolooware Golf Course
Woolooware, NSW
Cabramatta Golf Course
Cabramatta, NSW
Bankstown Golf Club
Milperra, NSW
Palm Beach Golf Course
Palm Beach, NSW
Warringah Golf Club
North Manly, NSW
Asquith Golf Club
Asquith, NSW
Dunheved Golf Club
St Marys, NSW
Woollahra Golf Club
Rose Bay, NSW
Liverpool Golf Club
Lansvale, NSW
Moore Park Golf
Moore Park, NSW
Lakeside Golf Club Camden
Gledswood Hills, NSW
Twin Creeks Golf Club
Luddenham, NSW
Carnarvon Golf Course
Berala, NSW
Macquarie Links
Macquarie Links, NSW
Campbelltown Golf Course
Glen Alpine, NSW
Marrickville Golf Club
Earlwood, NSW
Kareela Golf Course
Sylvania, NSW
Eastlake Golf Course
Eastlakes, NSW
Beverley Park Golf Club
Beverley Park, NSW
Cumberland Country Golf Course
Greystanes, NSW
Richmond Golf Club
Richmond, NSW
Canterbury Public Golf Course
Beverly Hills, NSW
Antill Park Country Golf Club
Picton, NSW
Wisemans Ferry Country Retirement Golf Course
Wisemans Ferry, NSW
Avalon Golf Course
Avalon Beach, NSW
Balgowlah Golf Club
Balgowlah, NSW
Colonial Golf Course
Werrington, NSW
Windsor Golf Course
South Windsor, NSW
Pittwater Golf Centre
Warriewood, NSW
Barnwell Park Golf Club
Canada Bay, NSW
Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Course
Mulgoa, NSW
Bexley Golf Course
Bexley, NSW
Bondi Golf Course
North Bondi, NSW
Muirfield Golf Course
North Rocks, NSW
Leonay Golf Course
Leonay, NSW
Massey Park Golf Course
Concord, NSW
Fox Hills Golf Course
Girraween, NSW
Randwick Golf Course
Malabar, NSW
North Ryde Golf Club
North Ryde, NSW
Camden Golf Club
Narellan, NSW
Hawkesbury Waters Golf Course
Ebenezer, NSW
Lynwood Golf Course
Pitt Town, NSW
Brighton Lakes Golf Club
Moorebank, NSW
Royal Australian Engineers Golf Club
Moorebank, NSW
Grose River Golf Club
Grose Wold, NSW
Orchard Hills Golf Club
Orchard Hills, NSW
Parramatta Golf Club
Parramatta, NSW
Botany Golf Club
Banksmeadow, NSW
Auburn Golf Course
Auburn, NSW
Woodville Golf Course
Guildford, NSW
Gordon Golf Club
Gordon, NSW
Penrith Golf Club
Glenmore Park, NSW
Castle Cove Golf Club
Castle Cove, NSW
Cammeray Golf Course
Cammeray, NSW
Macarthur Grange Country Club
Gledswood Hills, NSW
Kogarah Golf Course
Arncliffe, NSW
Chatswood Golf Club
Chatswood West, NSW
Georges River Golf Course
Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW
Sylvania Par 3 Golf and Soccer
Miranda, NSW
Wallacia Panthers Golf Course
Wallacia, NSW
Lane Cove Country Club
Lane Cove, NSW
Hurstville Golf Course
Mortdale, NSW
Fairfield City Golf Course
Prairiewood, NSW
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33 public coursesRiverinaThe southern Riverina plains around Wagga Wagga and The Rock in the state's south-west.Inland · Plains31 public coursesHunter & Port StephensNewcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Maitland flats and the Port Stephens coast, blending wine-country and seaside golf.Hunter · Wine & Coast24 public coursesCentral WestThe rolling Central West around Orange, Molong and Blayney, dotted with historic country clubs.Inland · Heritage21 public coursesMid North CoastThe holiday coastline around Port Macquarie, Taree and the Manning Valley hinterland.Coastal · Holiday21 public coursesNew England North WestThe New England tablelands and north-western plains spanning Tamworth, Manilla, Nundle and Glen Innes.Tablelands · Country20 public coursesNorthern RiversThe subtropical far north coast around Byron Bay and Yamba near the Queensland border.Far North · Coastal20 public coursesShoalhaven & Sapphire CoastThe far South Coast from Jervis Bay down through Moruya, Bermagui and the Sapphire Coast to Eden.South Coast · Seaside9 public coursesCentral CoastThe lakes, beaches and resort fairways stretching between Sydney and Newcastle around Wyong and the Tuggerah Lakes.Coastal · Resort8 public coursesCapital CountryThe Southern Tablelands towns surrounding Canberra including Queanbeyan, Yass and Bungendore.Tablelands · Canberra Surrounds8 public coursesIllawarraThe Wollongong coastal strip and Kiama, where fairways run between the escarpment and the Pacific.Coastal · Escarpment7 public coursesSnowy MountainsThe alpine high country around Jindabyne and the Kosciuszko region, offering golf with a mountain backdrop.Alpine · High Country6 public coursesBlue MountainsThe cool upland courses of the Blue Mountains and Lithgow, from Katoomba to Blackheath, set among dramatic ridgelines.Mountains · Scenic6 public coursesSouthern HighlandsCool-climate country golf in the elevated highlands around Mittagong and Picton.Highlands · Cool Climate2 public coursesOutback NSWThe vast far west, from the mining city of Broken Hill to the Sunraysia Murray frontier at Dareton.Far West · Outback1 public courseLord Howe IslandA unique world-heritage island course set between mountains and lagoon off the NSW coast.Island · Remote
Good to know
Public golf in Sydney: FAQs
Can visitors play public golf courses in Sydney?
Yes. All 74 courses listed here are public — pay-and-play or public-access layouts open to visitors, with no club membership required. Book a tee time, turn up and play.
Do I need a handicap to play public golf in Sydney?
No. Public courses don't require an official handicap or membership to book a casual round. You may need one for club competitions, but for a standard tee time anyone can play — beginners included.
Which are the best-rated public courses in Sydney?
By player rating, the standouts are St Michael's Golf Club, NSW Golf Club, Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club. You'll find the full ranked list, with green fees and ratings, in the directory above.
Which public courses are closest to the Sydney CBD?
Use the map above to see every public course plotted by location — the markers nearest Sydney are your closest options. Tap any marker for the course, its green fee and a link to full details.