Playing public golf in Western Australia
Western Australia hands you an extraordinary spread of golf, from the sun-baked coast to the red-dirt interior, and the best of it is open to anyone — no membership, no waiting list, just a booking and a set of clubs. Tee off on the quirky, kangaroo-dotted links of Rottnest Island, or stay closer to the city for the immaculate, dual-course sprawl of Wembley and the river-fringed fairways of Point Walter.
With 122 public courses across the state, green fees run from wallet-friendly twilight rounds to premium resort days, so there's something for every budget and standard. Browse the full directory and map below to find your next round.
Best-rated public courses in Western Australia
Public golfing regions
Every public course in Western Australia
Cheapest public rounds in Western Australia
- Pickering Brook Golf Course Pickering Brook Casual players $5 per day (honour box); sporting members pay green fees only on competition days; Golf WA affiliation fee currently $60.
- Balingup Golf Club Balingup Visitors $5.00 per round (9 or 18 holes); Annual membership Men/Women $60
- Westonia Golf Club Westonia Green fees $5.00; golf season April to October (per Shire of Westonia)
- Melville Golf Centre Leeming 9 Holes $10 (Adult) / $8 (Senior concession); 18 Holes $17.50 (Adult) / $14 (Senior concession). Driving range buckets from $10-$17.50.
- Dunsborough Country Club Dunsborough 9 holes $15, 18 holes $25 (as of July 2024)
- Katanning Country Club Katanning Visitors: $15 for 9 holes, $30 for 18 holes (payable via QR code at first tee)
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Public golf in Western Australia: FAQs
Can visitors play public golf courses in Western Australia?
Yes. All 122 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 Western Australia?
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 Western Australia?
By player rating, the standouts are Rottnest Island Golf Club, Wembley Golf Course, Point Walter Golf Course. You'll find the full ranked list, with green fees and ratings, in the directory above.
How much is a round of public golf in Western Australia?
Green fees vary by course and day. The most accessible option here is Pickering Brook Golf Course at Casual players $5 per day (honour box); sporting members pay green fees only on competition days; Golf WA affiliation fee currently $60.; see the "most accessible" list above for the cheapest rounds in Western Australia.
Which public courses are easiest to reach in Western Australia?
Use the map above to see every public course plotted by location — the markers nearest your route or region are your closest options. Tap any marker for the course, its green fee and a link to full details.