So I'm not a golfer. Not at all. But I enjoyed it and this place is good for beginners (and those…read moreintermediate and advance people too, of course). There are nine holes in total but you can play 18, you'll just have to repeat the course. Not that that's a bad thing particularly if you're starting out. Non members are welcome. We had a voucher for a round of golf but since we had an extra person we only paid $14 for them. We also had their fish and chips and it was massive. You get two pieces of fish, some salad and chips. It may not sound like much but it was. If you are a beginner like us, then I strongly recommend getting there early, around 11am. We had the course to ourselves for about 2 hrs before others started coming. So we were able to learn how to hit the ball and such. If it gets a little crowded and you're a slow golfer, it's best to let the faster ones ahead of you just so you don't feel rushed and so that they can go on with their game. There is a dress code, the minimum standard is: shoes, socks, tailored shorts and collared shirt. Be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen too and water to keep you hydrated.

I've played here quite a few times over the years and for anyone looking for a very very casual hit…read morethen this could be the place to try. As golf courses go this place is incredibly small compared to other places around Brisbane. Imagine a really big pitch and putt. Mostly Par 2's and 3's this course is great for beginners or maybe anyone wanting to practice their short game. No need to bring a driver, we comfortably got around the course with just a Pitching Wedge, 7 Iron and a putter. They are a lot more relaxed about their dress code than most places. Just make sure you don't wear board shorts and thongs.

Argh, I hate golf. It is absolutely a hit and miss sport. I'm a decent-ish tennis player so I…read morethought that would transfer over, like with professionals we see being good at both (Pat Rafter, Scott Draper)... but I can attest the two sports are as different as they can be. Tennis is competitive and enjoyable; golf will take you on a rollercoaster of awesome approaches and tidy putts followed by a series of thwacking, uneven swings, making the ball dart into the creek. Back in the day here, you could walk your dog on the course. I understand the ruling is now harsher on this front, but as I haven't brought my dog along lately I can't say. It is also possible that the rules also expressly forbid this and I alone was allowed to let my dog run wild at Keperra Golf Course because of my gender and age (as hinted by golfing partner). Chicks do not generally hang out at Keperra Golf Course, or if they do, they're getting married here because of the pretty greens. Each of the three "nines" offered here are very good, with the grass of each well-maintained. The first nine is a beautiful course with mulberry trees and bridges over running water (and, unfortunately and inevitably, a spate of plovers aggressively defending their babies). Though it's a subject of much contention, I find the first course is the easiest of the three and my personal favourite; the middle nine is the hardest.

The Albany Links Golf Course is nothing special (it's got nothing on Victoria Park) but it is one…read moreof the only golf courses in Brisbane where you can get a round of golf for less than $15! The course, complete with licenced club house, is 9 holes of golfing fun. The Albany Links Golf Club is probably more renowned for the 18 hole mini putt-putt course on site which is only $28 for a family - so cheap for a fun filled morning/afternoon! My kids love playing putt-putt, it is a lot of fun for a small price which can be hard to find these days.

I went here with family to play the putt putt golf. It looks like a very small course but it took…read moreus longer than expected (maybe because we're not great at golf at all). It was a lot of fun. The place itself has a proper 9 hole golf course that's spread out on a pretty large area. You can even hire electric buggies to take you from hole to hole. We went there on a Saturday afternoon, around 1pm, and it wasn't very crowded at all. At around 2pm a larger group came and by 3pm there were a fair amount of people all over the place. If you're an amateur then I'd suggest going there early (before noon) for the 9 holes course as you won't feel rushed. It's interesting that the golf links themselves are located behind a restaurant. The carpark separates the links from the restaurant. No booking necessary for the gold links unless you're going to get one of the buggies. The staff were friendly and seemed willing to give you advice. I didn't spot a kitchen as such so there may not be a place to get food within the golf course. However, you can always go to the restaurant and get something to eat there.

Oxley Golf Complex is the largest natural grass tee areas in Brisbane and it is also a great place…read moreto learn to play golf. I came here enquiring about gold lessons. The staff were quite nice and helpful and pointed me in the right direction. I got all the information I needed. I had a choice of booking private lessons- which were quite pricey, packages of lessons, beginners packages and golf clinics to join. I am yet to choose or join a class, but I will look here before any other place. They have great facilities and great evening lighting for those late night golfers. A popular golf course in the Western suburbs.

One Mile Country club definitely sounds more exotic than it is. A 10 (9 with 7a & 7b!) hole golf…read morecourse attached to a townhouse complex it is great for those just wanting a chip around without anything too taxing. All holes bar one are par 3 and only two have serious water hazards to contend with. It's the perfect place for a practice particularly as an inexperienced golfer and lovely just for a leisurely walk. The rain of this winter has meant the fairways are lovely and lush and the greens are in quite good condition. A round starts from $13 depending on the day of the week you play. Be warned late afternoon play does require some bug spray and will have you playing into the sun for the last 3 holes. No golf carts, but they do have walking carts for your bag for hire.

Putt Putt seems to be an activity that has followed me my entire life. I remember vividly playing…read more weekly rounds of ultra competitive Putt Putt with my family on the Gold Coast as a kid. Since moving the Brisbane Putt Putt has since fallen off my radar... until now! A friend of mine recommended we go to Victoria Park (up near Kelvin Grove) and play some night Putt Putt for a bit of fun. Intrigued by the proposal I agreed and we made our way there around 7 o'clock that night. Initially I was a bit nervous that the repressed, competitive, Putt Putt demon within would bare all seven of its malevolent heads, however these concerns were soon alleviated due to the low admission fees and the presence of alcohol, which can be purchased and consumed legally on the course. Also, I was honestly relieved to notice that the majority of the people there were younger adults doing something a bit different with their Friday night. There were indeed kids and families around but they became adorable accessories to the evening, as opposed to tiresome obstacles. The course itself was in fact a lot of fun. Though there are no gimmicky windmills or miniature rollercoaster-things, the course still proved to be very entertaining. Each hole has three different levels of difficulty; so all players can still have a good time. Being the competitive psychopath that I am I insisted we play on the top-level of difficulty, which proved to be mostly accomplishable (all those years of competitive Putt Putting paid off). The entire experience was genuinely a lot of fun! I'm even sure I would of managed to have a good time even if I didn't win, which I did. Victoria Park is definitely a great way to break the mold and do something different with your mates around Brisbane. Though inevitably we all end up back in Fortitude Valley, Victoria Park Putt Putt is definitely worth a gander.

Putt Putt is definitely one of those things best done with a small group. Yesterday, I had my first…read moreattempt at putt putt and I have to say it is so much fun! I highly recommend if you are up for something a little different. You can of course, purchase alcohol as you make your way around the course. It has the potential to make the last few holes rather interesting. From selecting a stick that feels 'lucky', to taking that first nerve racking swing and everyone getting a bit competitive towards the end, it is genuinely a fun day. Girls, wear flat shoes and take a shoulder bag that won't get in the way. Holding a putter, a glass of wine, your ball and your bag can be a bit of a challenge otherwise!

We played there as a social golf group and surprisingly for the price of the round it was worth it…read more The course was in a decent shape but the greens needed some work with sand applied on the non-grass sections. Also the holes "the actual one" on the green needed better workmanship to be done. Prune the edges please. I hoped that cart girl made more rounds selling drinks and food. As she only appeared once. Afterwards retreating to the bar next to the club house makes it convenient to get food and beverage to boast and downplay about your round.

I haven't been golfing in a while, and that's no mistake. However, I was dragged along to St Lucia…read moreLinks yesterday and found it a surprisingly upbeat experience. Along with my two golfing companions (who are much better than I am; one boasts a handicap of 8) we trudged along St Lucia's tight fairways. Importantly, the fairways are extremely well-kept. The tightness of the fairways however means the courses are harder than some other Brisbane golf links (for example, Victoria Park Golf Course). After the first few holes and two thrown golf clubs later, I retired to the golf buggy and watched my companions play instead. It gave me ample time to absorb the entire links. The courses really are beautiful, snaking around the Brisbane river. The close location to the University of Queensland means St Lucia Golf is visited by pro-golfers and students alike. I would expect most of the students here have more change in their wallets than average, however, as we all know golfing is not cheap. However, it's no more expensive here than at Brisbane's other links. St Lucia Golf also boasts a very flashy clubhouse, which reminded me of a bar/restaurant in terms of dining facilities. Though the Link's website is clear on opening and closing hours regarding the clubhouse, actual play time seemed to be informally designated as from dawn to dusk.

The Pacific Golf Club was formed in 1937 at Kessels Road, Mt Gravatt, before relocating to its…read morecurrent site on Pine Mountain Road, Carindale, in 1964. The course has a colourful history and an excellent reputation, with an 18 hole championship course and 9 hole par 3 course. There's an active junior golfing program and Pacific has been the venue for the Gary Player Junior Classic for the last 30 years. Not a golfer myself, I have accompanied friends who've played and can say the clubhouse is very nice on a hot day.