About the course
Tree-lined parkland golf in the heart of the Limestone Coast
Penola Golf Course is an 18-hole parkland course located about 10 kilometres south of Penola, in South Australia's Limestone Coast region. The course features tree-lined fairways set among natural surroundings that are home to local wildlife. It is run by the Penola Golf Club, which welcomes both members and visiting players.
Visitors describe Penola as a classic, easygoing country course where you can often have the fairways largely to yourself. The layout is generally flat but the tree-lined holes reward accuracy off the tee, with players noting that straight hitters score well while wayward shots can find trouble. Reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained condition of the course, much of it the result of work done by the club's own members. The abundant wildlife is a recurring highlight, with kangaroos and kookaburras frequently spotted among the trees. Overall the club enjoys a reputation for a warm, welcoming atmosphere and good value, making it a pleasant stop for a relaxed round.