Golf and disc golf
Tee off, dine and take in the parkland views at St Lucia Golf Links and Minnippi Golf Course. Discover our disc golf courses.
Golf is a great way to reduce stress, improve focus and challenge your body and mind.
Play a round at one of Council’s 2 public golf courses.
St Lucia Golf Links is a 15-minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD. It has many facilities, including a golf simulator, and has hosted Queensland Open and Professional Golfers Association (PGA) tournaments.
Minnippi Golf Course is the only public golf course on Brisbane’s southside. Covering 125 hectares, it features an 18-hole green and driving range and neighbours Minnippi Parklands.
St Lucia Golf Club
St Lucia Golf Links is one of Brisbane’s oldest golf courses.
It’s home to an 18-hole course, mini putt-putt and Hillstone, a historic clubhouse with a restaurant, golf shop and event spaces.
Head to the course to take a coaching lesson, visit the simulator or play a round of golf, regardless of your skill level.
See photos of the course and facilities.
Visiting the golf club
St Lucia Golf Links is located on the corner of Indooroopilly Road and Carawa Street, St Lucia.
You can plan your bus or train route with Translink.
Visit the St Lucia Golf Links website for location information, including a venue map.
Access the free onsite car park from Carawa Street.
The closest train station is Indooroopilly Station.
Several bus routes also stop nearby.
Plan your trip with Translink's Journey Planner.
St Lucia Golf Links is open 6am–6pm daily, except Christmas Day.
Other facilities at the golf club, such as the putt-putt course, have different opening hours.
No membership fees apply to playing at St Lucia Golf Links. There are fees to play on the green and hire golf equipment.
You can book to play 9 or 18 holes up to 14 days in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.
To make a booking, you can:
- use the online portal
- email St Lucia Golf Links
- phone 07 3870 3433.
Find more information about fees and bookings.
Corporate days and social golf packages are also available.
Have an entertaining day out with friends or the kids at St Lucia Golf Links.
If you’re playing a game, consider hiring a golf cart to cover the 5.4 km course.
For a family-friendly activity, play a round of mini putt-putt on the shaded, hilly course.
When you’ve wrapped up your game, sit down for a cold drink or delicious food at the onsite restaurant, Hundred Acre.
You’ll also find:
- a golf pro shop
- golf cart esky service
- golf clinics for juniors, adults and seniors.
St Lucia Golf Links offers services and support for all golfers, from beginners to professionals.
Work on your skills in the simulator or a private, semi-private or group coaching lesson. You can also get professionally fitted to your ideal set of clubs and putters.
If you’re looking for a day on the green with friends or colleagues, choose from corporate and social golf packages.
Simulator experience
Practice your swing, take an interactive lesson and play on renowned courses from across the globe in the golf simulator.
Hold your next conference or special event in a unique space at Hillstone, the historic clubhouse at St Lucia Golf Links.
Choose from 3 sites:
- The Grand View Room - a large, open room featuring a lovely terrace
- The Rosewood Room - a Scandinavian-inspired room with a private verandah
- The Library Bar - an intimate space that includes a terrace.
All sites have distinct decor, Queensland charm, modern facilities and views of the lush golf course.
Weddings
Say ‘I do’ in an elegant and intimate ceremony space.
Take your pick from 2 sites:
- The Courtyard Garden - a wooden gazebo framed by green hedges
- The Fountain - a rustic space with 180-degree views of the parklands.
Move to one of Hillstone’s picturesque function rooms for your reception.
Learn more about events and weddings.
Sit down at Hundred Acre for a meal, get a drink with friends or grab a pastry before golf.
Split across 5 levels, the rustic and homely restaurant offers breathtaking views of the golf course and surrounding parkland.
Hundred Acre is open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday to Sunday.
The bakery sells coffee, wraps, sandwiches and pastries, 7 days a week.
Hundred Acre is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Find out more about Hundred Acre.
Disc golf
What is disc golf?
Disc golf is played similarly to traditional golf, but with plastic discs and target baskets. The aim is to reach the targets in as few throws as possible.
It’s a cheap, fun and low-impact sport anyone can play, regardless of age or ability.
Work on your throw, get some outdoor exercise and spend time amongst nature with a game of disc golf.
Disc golf courses
Council has 2 disc golf courses in parks across Brisbane:
- an 18-basket course in Cadogan Street Park, Carindale
- a 12-basket course in Freney Street Park (located in Kookaburra Park), Rocklea.
Guides to disc golf in Brisbane
View the guides to find course maps, how to play and course conditions. Learn more about Cadogan Street Park and Freney Street Park disc golf courses.
Getting started
All you need to start playing is a plastic disc, like a frisbee.
At the start of each course, there are instructions and a map showing where each of the baskets is located.
Throw your disc from the concrete tee into the target baskets in as few throws as possible.
To find out more about disc golf:
- read the official rules of the game
- visit Queensland Disc Golf.
Helpful links
No, you don’t need to be a member of St Lucia Golf Club to play there. This means there are no membership costs, only fees to play on the green and hire equipment.
Anyone can tee off on the user-friendly public golf course, from beginners to professionals.
You also don’t need to be a member to use the facilities. When visiting, you can:
- play 9 or 18 holes on the scenic championship course
- take advantage of the golf cart esky service
- visit the golf shop, simulator or mini putt-putt course
- grab a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant.
Find out more about St Lucia Golf Links.
Yes, there is a course map for St Lucia Golf Links.
It shows the course layout, putting greens and hazards.
Yes, disc golf is the same as frisbee golf. Players of the game throw a plastic disc, like a frisbee, into baskets.
Learn more about disc golf.