About the course
Coastal parkland golf near Goolwa where the waves are your soundtrack
South Lakes Golf Club is a public, 18-hole parkland course in Goolwa, South Australia, playing to a par of 70 and established in 1966. The course sits on relatively flat terrain near the coast, with facilities including a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, cart and club hire, coaching and parking.
South Lakes enjoys a strong reputation as a welcoming, well-run club, with players consistently praising the friendly, helpful pro shop and clubhouse staff who go out of their way to make visitors and members feel at home. The course is regularly described as being in good condition, with fairways and greens reported to run nicely, and its flat, easy-walking layout suits golfers of all ages and abilities. The relaxed coastal setting, where you can hear the waves in the background, adds to the leisurely feel of a round here. Beyond the golf, the dining is frequently singled out for praise, with reviewers noting a varied, reasonably priced menu and quick, hot service. Families also appreciate the additional mini golf option, which rounds out a venue that visitors say they happily return to.