⚖️ Master Comparison Directory · 45 High-Intent Matchups
Compare Australian Golf Courses Side-by-Side
Choosing where to tee off shouldn't be guesswork. Our side-by-side buyer's guides compare verified green fees, 3-tier access policies, turf agronomy, cart hire rates, and visitor booking windows across 45 marquee regional rivalries in Victoria and South Australia.
45
Total Matchups
25
Victorian Matchups
20
South Australian Matchups
15
Comparison Data Points
Golfer's Evaluation Framework
How to Compare Australian Golf Courses
When deciding between two courses in the same region, evaluating four core pillars ensures you choose the venue that matches your budget, handicap, and time availability:
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1. Access Tier & Booking Rules
Tier 1 (Public) courses offer unrestricted 7-day bookings with zero handicap requirements. Tier 2 (Semi-Private) clubs welcome visitors outside member competition blocks (often Saturday mornings). Tier 3 (Private) clubs require reciprocal arrangements or member host invitations.
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2. Greens Turf & Agronomy
Greens surfaces dictate putting performance. Pure Bentgrass greens deliver high speeds and true roll in cooler coastal links; resilient Couch greens handle summer heat in regional inland layouts; and regional Sand Scrapes require traditional scraper etiquette.
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3. Full Round Economics
Always factor in the complete round cost: weekday vs weekend green fees, 9-hole options if short on time, cart hire fees ($40–$65 for 18 holes), and twilight rate windows that can slash 30% to 50% off standard afternoon green fees.
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⛳ Victoria (VIC)
Victorian Golf Course Matchups (25)
Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Albert Park Golf Course
vs Brighton Golf Course
Albert Park Golf Course: $43
Brighton Golf Course: $40
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
The Dunes Golf Links
vs St Andrews Beach Golf Course
The Dunes Golf Links: $110
St Andrews Beach Golf Course: $99
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
The Dunes Golf Links
vs Moonah Links Resort
The Dunes Golf Links: $110
Moonah Links Resort: $120
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Melbourne Sandbelt
VIC
Sandringham Golf Links
vs Cheltenham Golf Club
Sandringham Golf Links: $70
Cheltenham Golf Club: $40
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
13th Beach Golf Links
vs Barwon Heads Golf Club
13th Beach Golf Links: $110
Barwon Heads Golf Club: $175
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Melbourne Sandbelt
VIC
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
vs Kingston Heath Golf Club
Royal Melbourne Golf Club: $550
Kingston Heath Golf Club: $500
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Melbourne Sandbelt
VIC
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
vs Victoria Golf Club
Royal Melbourne Golf Club: $550
Victoria Golf Club: $350
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Melbourne Sandbelt
VIC
Metropolitan Golf Club
vs Commonwealth Golf Club
Metropolitan Golf Club: $450
Commonwealth Golf Club: $300
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Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Yarra Bend Golf
vs Freeway Golf Course
Yarra Bend Golf: $44
Freeway Golf Course: $31
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Regional Victoria & Murray River
VIC
Port Fairy Golf Links
vs Warrnambool Golf Club
Port Fairy Golf Links: $90
Warrnambool Golf Club: $55
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Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Albert Park Golf Course
vs Yarra Bend Golf
Albert Park Golf Course: $43
Yarra Bend Golf: $44
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Melbourne Sandbelt
VIC
Huntingdale Golf Club
vs Yarra Yarra Golf Club
Huntingdale Golf Club: $350
Yarra Yarra Golf Club: $350
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Melbourne Sandbelt
VIC
Kingston Heath Golf Club
vs Huntingdale Golf Club
Kingston Heath Golf Club: $500
Huntingdale Golf Club: $350
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Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Werribee Park Golf Club
vs Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club
Werribee Park Golf Club: $45
Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club: $95
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
Moonah Links Resort
vs St Andrews Beach Golf Course
Moonah Links Resort: $120
St Andrews Beach Golf Course: $99
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
Sorrento Golf Club
vs Portsea Golf Club
Sorrento Golf Club: $150
Portsea Golf Club: $95
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
Curlewis Golf Club
vs 13th Beach Golf Links
Curlewis Golf Club: $69
13th Beach Golf Links: $110
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Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Growling Frog Golf Course
vs Yarrambat Park Golf Course
Growling Frog Golf Course: $44
Yarrambat Park Golf Course: $38
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Regional Victoria & Murray River
VIC
RACV Healesville Country Club Golf Course
vs Yering Meadows Golf Club
RACV Healesville Country Club Golf Course: $54
Yering Meadows Golf Club: $65
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Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Burnley Golf Course
vs Wattle Park Public Golf Course
Burnley Golf Course: $24
Wattle Park Public Golf Course: $30
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Melbourne Metro & Public Links
VIC
Waterford Valley Golf Course
vs Dorset Golf Course
Waterford Valley Golf Course: $70
Dorset Golf Course: $38
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Peninsula & Surf Coast Links
VIC
The Sands Torquay
vs Torquay Golf Club
The Sands Torquay: $95
Torquay Golf Club: $55
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Regional Victoria & Murray River
VIC
Cobram Barooga Golf Club
vs Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort
Cobram Barooga Golf Club: $55
Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort: $55
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Regional Victoria & Murray River
VIC
Ballarat Golf Club
vs Bendigo Golf Club
Ballarat Golf Club: $60
Bendigo Golf Club: $40
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Regional Victoria & Murray River
VIC
Warragul Country Club
vs Traralgon Golf Club
Warragul Country Club: $45
Traralgon Golf Club: $35
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⛳ South Australia (SA)
South Australian Golf Course Matchups (20)
Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
North Adelaide Golf Course
vs Regency Park Community Golf Course
North Adelaide Golf Course: $28
Regency Park Community Golf Course: $34
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
North Adelaide Golf Course
vs West Beach Parks Golf (The Pat GC & The Range)
North Adelaide Golf Course: $28
West Beach Parks Golf (The Pat GC & The Range): $38
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
Regency Park Community Golf Course
vs Little Para Golf Course
Regency Park Community Golf Course: $34
Little Para Golf Course: $22
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Adelaide Championship & Sandbelt
SA
Royal Adelaide Golf Club
vs The Grange Golf Club (East & West)
Royal Adelaide Golf Club: $350
The Grange Golf Club (East & West): $300
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Adelaide Championship & Sandbelt
SA
Royal Adelaide Golf Club
vs Kooyonga Golf Club
Royal Adelaide Golf Club: $350
Kooyonga Golf Club: $320
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Adelaide Championship & Sandbelt
SA
The Grange Golf Club (East & West)
vs Kooyonga Golf Club
The Grange Golf Club (East & West): $300
Kooyonga Golf Club: $320
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Adelaide Championship & Sandbelt
SA
The Grange Golf Club (East & West)
vs Glenelg Golf Club
The Grange Golf Club (East & West): $300
Glenelg Golf Club: $275
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
West Lakes Golf Club
vs Thaxted Park Golf Club
West Lakes Golf Club: $80
Thaxted Park Golf Club: $45
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
Flagstaff Hill Golf Club
vs Thaxted Park Golf Club
Flagstaff Hill Golf Club: $50
Thaxted Park Golf Club: $45
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
Tea Tree Gully Golf Club
vs Blackwood Golf Club
Tea Tree Gully Golf Club: $60
Blackwood Golf Club: $55
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
Aston Hills Golf Club
vs Echunga Golf Club
Aston Hills Golf Club: $42
Echunga Golf Club: $30
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Fleurieu Peninsula & South Coast
SA
Links Lady Bay Resort
vs McCracken Country Club
Links Lady Bay Resort: $65
McCracken Country Club: $55
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Fleurieu Peninsula & South Coast
SA
Victor Harbor Golf Club
vs South Lakes Golf Club
Victor Harbor Golf Club: $50
South Lakes Golf Club: $42
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Regional South Australia & Hills
SA
Tanunda Pines Golf Club
vs Barossa Valley Golf Club
Tanunda Pines Golf Club: $65
Barossa Valley Golf Club: $35
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Regional South Australia & Hills
SA
Mount Gambier Golf Club
vs Blue Lake Golf Club
Mount Gambier Golf Club: $45
Blue Lake Golf Club: $26
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Adelaide Championship & Sandbelt
SA
Royal Adelaide Golf Club
vs Glenelg Golf Club
Royal Adelaide Golf Club: $350
Glenelg Golf Club: $275
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Adelaide Championship & Sandbelt
SA
Glenelg Golf Club
vs Kooyonga Golf Club
Glenelg Golf Club: $275
Kooyonga Golf Club: $320
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Adelaide Metro Public Courses
SA
West Beach Parks Golf (The Pat GC & The Range)
vs Regency Park Community Golf Course
West Beach Parks Golf (The Pat GC & The Range): $38
Regency Park Community Golf Course: $34
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Fleurieu Peninsula & South Coast
SA
McCracken Country Club
vs Victor Harbor Golf Club
McCracken Country Club: $55
Victor Harbor Golf Club: $50
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Fleurieu Peninsula & South Coast
SA
Links Lady Bay Resort
vs Victor Harbor Golf Club
Links Lady Bay Resort: $65
Victor Harbor Golf Club: $50
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