Lakelands Golf Club
Lakelands Golf Club is a premier championship golf course located in Merrimac on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Recognised as Australia’s first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Lakelands combines strategic course design, immaculate presentation, and a convenient location close to Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. It is an excellent inclusion in Golf Travel Australia Tours, offering golfers a high-quality championship experience in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.
Course Highlights
Discover the key features, signature holes, and standout characteristics that make this championship golf course a must-play destination.
- Championship 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Australia’s first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
- Strategic bunkering, waterways, and challenging green complexes
- Multiple tee positions suitable for golfers of varying abilities
- Premium clubhouse, practice facilities, and professional golf services
About the Course
Learn about the course's design, history, setting, and the unique elements that define its golfing experience.
Lakelands Golf Club is a premier championship golf course located in Merrimac on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Recognised as Australia’s first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Lakelands combines strategic course design, immaculate presentation, and a convenient location close to Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. It is an excellent inclusion in Golf Travel Australia Tours, offering golfers a high-quality championship experience in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.
Lakelands Golf Club was created by legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus, who selected the Gold Coast location for his first Signature Course in Australia. The layout reflects Nicklaus’ strategic design philosophy, encouraging golfers to carefully consider positioning, club selection, and approach shots throughout the round.
The course features beautifully presented fairways, strategically positioned bunkers, meandering waterways, and well-protected greens. The challenge gradually builds throughout the round, with many of the course’s most demanding holes appearing on the back nine.
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Lakelands Golf Club provides convenient access from the region’s major hotels, beaches, restaurants, and attractions, making it an ideal championship golf experience for visiting players.
The Player Experience
Explore what golfers can expect both on and off the course, from playing conditions and facilities to the overall experience.
Golfers at Lakelands Golf Club enjoy:
- Playing Australia’s first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
- A strategic championship layout rewarding thoughtful course management
- Excellent course conditioning and high-quality playing surfaces
- Modern clubhouse and practice facilities
- Convenient access from the Gold Coast’s major tourism precincts
Lakelands Golf Club delivers a memorable championship golf experience that complements itineraries from Golf Travel Australia Golf Schools, combining premium golf with the beaches, attractions, and relaxed lifestyle of Queensland’s Gold Coast.
