Golf

We've selected 3 of the best. Golf is being played over three days on premier courses at the Gold Coast.

Date:  Monday-Wednesday 12-14 October 2026          Time: 6am – 5pm          Cost: $275

Address:

  • Royal Pines- Ross Street, Benowa. 
  • Lakelands- 100 Lakelands Drive, Merrimac. 
  • Hope Island- 2 Springfield Drive, Hope Island.  

Royal Pines – 12 October 2026 

Royal Pines Resort Golf Club is a fantastic facility for golfers featuring a 27-hole golf course, which offers three unique 18-hole course combinations. Royal Pines Golf Club is set in a stunning location on the Gold Coast and is approximately an hour’s drive from Brisbane. The recently redesigned 6,734 metre Green and Gold Championship Course at Royal Pines Resort Golf Club is host to the Australian PGA Championship. 

 

Lakelands – 13 October 2026  

The name Nicklaus is synonymous with greatness in the world of golf, marked by 18 professional major championships and some of the most electrifying finishes in the sport’s history. Jack Nicklaus’s achievements are legendary, and today his name also represents superior golf course design, a testament to his more than four decades of experience as a renowned designer. Lakelands Golf Course features a rating of 74 from the black tees and 72 from the blue tees, offering a truly exceptional golfing experience. 

 

Hope Island – 14 October 2026 

Located on the stunning Gold Coast, a short drive from the excitement of Surfers Paradise and under an hour away from the bustling Brisbane CBD, Links Golf & Wellbeing is the centrepiece of Hope Island Resort. With its 5-Star facilities and consistently high rankings amongst Australia’s leading resort courses, Links Golf & Wellbeing is the ultimate destination for corporate and social golf, functions and events. 

 

Competition Categories: 

  • Male and Female  
  • A Grade: 0/+ – 12 
  • B Grade: 13 – 24 
  • C Grade: 24 – 36 

Competition Structure: 

  • Games are Shotgun Starts.
  • Game times are:- 
    • 8:00am-1:00pm for morning group, with registration commencing at 6:30am. 
    • 1:00pm-6:00pm for afternoon group, with registration commencing at 11:30pm.
  • Registrations will close 30minutes prior to scheduled tee-off.
  • As per previous Games, competitors not holding an official handicap will play off 18.
  • Motorised carts are included in the fees.
  • At time of registration, you will be prompted to provide for your handicap, with the understanding that this can change before the time of playing, they will be collected again closer to the event to assist with grouping. 

Numbers: Competitor places are capped to 240. Related updates will be posted as needed.

Scoring: All scoring will be done via the MiScore scoring app and will be required to be downloaded and set up prior to the commencement of competition.

Check in: No later than 30mins prior to the start of the event.

Toilets: Yes.

Change Rooms: Yes.

First Aid: Basic first aid available, please see your sports coordinator if required.

Food/Beverage: Food and beverages are available from the restaurants/bar at each club. On course food and beverage will also be available.

 

Getting there:Competitors will need to source and arrange their own transport to this event and venue. 

 

Free vehicle parking is available at the venue with space for buses and minibuses if required.  

 

For more information and to register for this event visit our registration platform or contact us: APESGames_GC26@police.qld.gov.au

For more information and to register for this event visit our registration platform or contact us.