Burleigh Golf Club

Private parkland championship layout where manicured fairways meet a sandbelt-inspired back nine

Gold Coast Burleigh Golf Club is a private 18-hole parkland course in Miami, Queensland, established in 1950. The par-72 layout measures 5,802 metres and features 53 mapped bunkers, with an undulating parkland-style front nine followed by a sandbelt-inspired back nine. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop, restaurant and dining, and coaching from resident PGA professionals.

Centrally located near Miami Beach, the course is widely regarded as a polished members' club that balances enjoyment with genuine challenge. Players consistently praise its immaculate conditioning, with the greens singled out as a standout, alongside strategic bunkering and well-manicured fairways that demand thoughtful approaches into most greens. The clubhouse experience earns frequent compliments too, with reviewers highlighting friendly, attentive bar and pro-shop staff and a welcoming, social atmosphere. The diverse front and back nines give the round a sense of variety, and a handful of tricky holes keep all standards of golfer honest. Overall it carries a reputation as one of the Gold Coast's well-kept and warmly run courses.