5 Best Golf Courses in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Sydney's golf courses range from a Greg Norman championship design in the western hills to a public course you can reach by tram from the CBD in ten minutes. The courses on this page have logged over 4,200 Google reviews between them, and St. Michael's holds the top rating at 4.7, so the real trade-off is between course prestige, price, and how welcoming the club actually feels on the day.

Short answer: Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club leads Sydney's golf courses by review volume with 1,095 Google reviews at 4.5 stars, a Greg Norman-designed championship course in the western hills. Long Reef Golf Club (4.5, 1,066 reviews) is a standout for its Northern Beaches ocean views, especially for weddings, while St. Michael's Golf Club (4.7, 437 reviews) holds the highest rating with panoramic coastal views. Green fees vary by course and day, so check current rates before booking a round.

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Sydney's Golf Courses, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club	4.5 ★	1,095	Championship course design	View ›
2	Long Reef Golf Club	4.5 ★	1,066	Weddings & ocean views	View ›
3	Strathfield Golf Club	4.4 ★	768	Dining & functions	View ›
4	Moore Park Golf	4.3 ★	846	Convenient public course near the CBD	View ›
5	St. Michael's Golf Club	4.7 ★	437	Coastal views, formal club	View ›

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club

4.51,095 Google reviews

Stonecutters Ridge Golf Club is a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship course in Colebee, in Sydney's western hills, built to rank among Australia's top public courses. Beyond golf, the club runs weddings, functions and corporate events, with a sports bar and conference facilities on site. Reviewers repeatedly single out the variety between holes and the quality of the bunkering and greens.

What people praise

Every hole described as having its own distinct character and design
Greens and bunkering praised as well maintained and genuinely challenging
Handles large events well, from birthday parties to engagement functions
Most-reviewed golf course on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,095 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown65% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed course here and a strong pick for golfers who want a genuine championship design without leaving Sydney's western suburbs.

Website +61296277081 Directions

86 Stonecutters Dr, Colebee NSW 2761

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Long Reef Golf Club

4.51,066 Google reviews

Long Reef Golf Club is a Collaroy course on Sydney's Northern Beaches, open to both members and the public, known for its beachfront setting overlooking Fisherman's Beach. Alongside golf, it runs a well-regarded wedding and function program, with reviews describing ceremonies and receptions held on site with ocean views as a backdrop. A cafe overlooking the coast is also open for casual dining.

What people praise

Genuine ocean views from the course and function spaces
Wedding coordinators repeatedly named and praised by couples
Open to the public, not members-only
Cafe with coastal views for casual dining

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume1,066 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

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Our take: The standout pick here for anyone considering a golf-club wedding, given how consistently couples praise the coordination team and the ocean-view setting. Also a strong round of golf in its own right.

Website +61299718113 Directions

Anzac Ave, Collaroy NSW 2097

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Strathfield Golf Club

4.4768 Google reviews

Strathfield Golf Club is a redeveloped course with a clubhouse that won third place in a 2019 international clubhouse award, offering golf alongside its Bistro 18 restaurant and event spaces. Reviews describe a welcoming, non-pretentious club atmosphere, with function coordinators praised for handling everything from christenings to large gatherings. The course layout mixes difficulty levels suited to both low and high handicappers.

What people praise

Award-recognized clubhouse with strong function and dining facilities
Described as welcoming and inclusive rather than exclusive or formal
Underground parking, a genuine bonus in Sydney summer heat
Course layout suits a range of handicap levels

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes advertised kids' activities not being delivered at a specific event and a disappointing food portion, worth confirming details for any special event night

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume768 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown63% 5-star

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Our take: A strong all-rounder for golf, dining and functions, with a welcoming club culture reviewers highlight repeatedly. Confirm specifics directly if you're attending a themed event night.

Website Book now +61296420326 Directions

52 Weeroona Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Moore Park Golf

4.3846 Google reviews

Moore Park Golf is a public golf course minutes from Sydney's CBD in the Moore Park and Centennial Parklands precinct, with an 18-hole course, driving range and lessons available. It is one of the few genuinely central options on this list, reachable by tram, and offers online tee-time booking. Reviews describe good value, especially for students, though pacing and tee-time intervals draw some criticism.

What people praise

Extremely convenient location, minutes from Sydney's CBD by tram
Good value, with discounted student rates mentioned in reviews
Online booking makes reserving a tee time simple
Multi-level driving range for practice

Worth knowing

Several reviewers note pacing issues from tight tee-time intervals
A couple of reviewers mention stray balls from the driving range reaching the 18th fairway

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume846 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown59% 5-star

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Our take: The most convenient course on this page for anyone without a car, and good value for the location. Expect some pacing delays on busy days, which the club itself has acknowledged in review responses.

Website +61296631064 Directions

Cleveland St, Moore Park NSW 2021

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St. Michael's Golf Club

4.7437 Google reviews

St. Michael's Golf Club is a Little Bay course established in 1938, ranked among Australia's top 50 courses, with panoramic Pacific Ocean views along the coastline. It runs a function venue called Oceanview18 for weddings and events alongside its golf operations. It holds the highest rating on this page, though several reviews describe a more formal dress-code culture than some casual golfers expect.

What people praise

Highest rating on this page, with sweeping ocean views repeatedly praised
Ranked among Australia's top 50 courses with genuine championship pedigree
Function venue on site for weddings with ocean backdrops
Long-established club, operating since 1938

Worth knowing

Multiple reviewers describe a strict dress-code enforcement that felt unwelcoming to casual visitors
One detailed review describes wedding-day coordination falling short of what was promised, worth discussing on-the-day staffing directly if booking an event

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume437 · 63th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated course here and a genuinely scenic round, but go in prepared for a more formal club culture and confirm the dress code before you arrive. For an event specifically, ask detailed questions about who will be on site on the day.

Website +61293268000 Directions

Jennifer St, Little Bay NSW 2036

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the course’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many golfers and guests have rated them, ranked against other Sydney golf courses. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than a 4.7 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a round of golf cost in Sydney? (2026)

Green fees vary by course, day of the week and whether you hold a membership, and none of the courses on this page publish a single flat rate. One reviewer cites a student rate of AUD 39 at a public course, but confirm current pricing directly before you book.

Golf courses across Sydney

These courses span Sydney’s western hills, Northern Beaches, inner west, Moore Park and the eastern suburbs coastline. Searching for a golf course near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can check travel time before you book a round.

What to ask before booking a round or an event

What is the current green fee, and does it vary by day or time?
Is the course open to the public, or members and their guests only?
What is the dress code, and are rental clubs available?
For an event or wedding, who will be the on-site coordinator on the day?
Is there a driving range or practice facility available before a round?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these golf courses?

We started from golf courses in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these courses is best for a wedding?

Long Reef Golf Club stands out specifically for weddings, with reviewers repeatedly praising its ocean-view setting and coordination team. St. Michael’s also runs a dedicated function venue with coastal views.

Is there a public golf course close to Sydney’s CBD?

Moore Park Golf is the most central option on this page, just minutes from the CBD and reachable by tram, with online tee-time booking.

The bottom line

Stonecutters Ridge is the safe default for a genuine championship round with the deepest review history on this page. For a coastal setting with the strongest wedding reputation, Long Reef Golf Club is the stronger call.

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