Championship sandbelt courses five minutes from the CBD, dramatic coastal links on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and wine-region fairways surrounded by Shiraz vines. South Australia — where world-class golf and world-class wine share the same landscape.
South Australia is Australia's most complete golf destination — two world-class sandbelt courses five minutes from the Adelaide CBD, dramatic coastal links, vineyard fairways, and the only LIV Golf venue in Australia. Cooee Tours brings expert guidance, luxury transport, and exclusive access to every experience.
Every level, every style, every region of South Australia. Our golf tours visit a curated mix of championship estates, accessible public courses, and scenic coastal and wine-region layouts.
Australia's Top 12
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie (Augusta National) and recently improved by Tom Doak, Royal Adelaide is South Australia's greatest course — and one of Australia's finest. Sandy links-style conditions, strategic bunkering, and the famous driveable par-4 third hole make every round a masterclass. Uniquely divided by a suburban railway line.
LIV Golf 2027
Host of LIV Golf Adelaide from March 2027, Kooyonga was designed by H.L. Rymill in 1922 and is widely regarded as one of Australia's most interesting classic courses. Tight, tree-lined fairways, natural elevation changes, and sloping small greens demand every club in the bag. A must-play before the world's eyes turn here.
Australia's Top 40
Consistently ranked in Australia's top 40 courses, Glenelg combines traditional sandbelt conditioning with a fascinating layout that rewards course management. An accessible alternative to Royal Adelaide and Kooyonga for groups wanting a top-40 experience with visitor-friendly tee times.
Two championship layouts — East and West — recently redesigned and elevated in national rankings. The Grange's sandy soil ensures excellent drainage and year-round playability. The West Course is considered the more challenging test; the East a tactically rewarding round. Both offer the distinctive sandbelt character that defines Adelaide golf.
Centrally located in western Adelaide, West Lakes provides challenging fairways with scenic lake views at every turn. Well-maintained greens, a welcoming atmosphere, and accessibility for golfers of varying ability make it a popular choice for visiting groups and corporate golf days.
South Australia's best public golf experience — tree-lined parkland fairways in the heart of Adelaide, well-maintained greens, and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes golfers of all levels. Perfect for first-time visitors, casual rounds, and groups that want a scenic Adelaide experience without the formality of private clubs.
Hugging the southern coastal cliffs just 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, Marino Rocks offers a rare combination of sea breezes, clifftop views, and relaxed semi-private access. The course's coastal exposure creates natural challenges — reading the wind is as important as reading the greens.
Scenic Links
An authentic links experience on the Fleurieu Peninsula — subtly undulating fairways, cunningly-placed bunkers, smooth greens, and breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean. 90 minutes south of Adelaide and well worth combining with a McLaren Vale wine tour for a perfect SA day or weekend.
Golf surrounded by vines — resort-style fairways in the heart of McLaren Vale's wine country. The unique experience of playing through Australia's most celebrated Grenache and Shiraz vineyards, with the option to continue into the cellar doors after your round. Our Golf & Wine packages combine a round here with private cellar door visits.
Golf in South Australia's most famous wine region — fairways framed by old-vine Shiraz and Grenache, kangaroos grazing on the rough, and Barossa cellar doors within minutes of the 18th green. The ultimate combination with a Cooee Barossa Valley wine tour. A relaxed, scenic round that prioritises experience over intensity.
While Melbourne's Sandbelt courses receive the lion's share of international attention, Adelaide's equivalent strip of sandy, well-drained land between Seaton and the southern suburbs hosts two courses that rival the very best in the country. Royal Adelaide and Kooyonga sit five to ten minutes from Adelaide Airport and the CBD — an extraordinary convenience that Melbourne's famous sandbelt cannot offer.
The sandy soil of Adelaide's western suburbs ensures exceptional drainage and year-round playability. Unlike inland courses that suffer in wet winters or bake in harsh summers, the sandbelt courses play consistently firm and fast regardless of conditions — creating the distinctive links-style character that sets them apart from parkland courses across Australia.
Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie — the same architect responsible for Augusta National and Cypress Point — Royal Adelaide was founded in 1892 and recently improved by acclaimed designer Tom Doak. It plays more like a links course than an inland one, with firm, fast conditions and strategic bunkering that rewards thinking golfers over long hitters.
The third hole — a 266-metre driveable par-4 that MacKenzie left entirely without bunkers — is one of the most discussed holes in Australian golf. The course is also uniquely divided by a suburban railway line, creating a brief interruption that has become part of the Royal Adelaide experience rather than a distraction.
The Fleurieu Peninsula offers a completely different golf experience — dramatic coastal links at Links Lady Bay overlooking the Southern Ocean, and vineyard fairways at The Vines in McLaren Vale where the backdrop shifts from sea to Grenache. The Barossa Valley Golf Club allows a round surrounded by the world's most famous Shiraz country. And the Greg Norman-designed Copperclub at The Dunes Port Hughes on the Yorke Peninsula offers destination golf for those with time to explore the state's remarkable diversity.
No other state combines world-class golf and world-class wine in such proximity. Cooee Tours packages a round of golf with private cellar door experiences across SA's three great wine regions.
A round at The Vines Golf Club followed by private tastings at McLaren Vale's finest Grenache and Shiraz producers — including coastal viewpoint cellar doors. The ideal one-day SA package combining two of the state's finest exports.
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Golf at Barossa Golf Club surrounded by old-vine Grenache, then a full afternoon Barossa Valley wine tour with Cooee's expert sommelier guide — visiting four premium cellar doors including Penfolds or Seppeltsfield. The most comprehensive SA day tour available.
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Play Royal Adelaide, Kooyonga, or Glenelg in the morning — then a private afternoon tasting tour through Adelaide Hills cool-climate producers, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc specialists. Two of SA's greatest pleasures in a single day.
Enquire about this package →Spring (September–November) and Autumn (March–May) offer ideal conditions — mild temperatures between 15–22°C, lower wind, and excellent course conditions after adequate rain. Both seasons also coincide with peak wine tourism, making Golf & Wine packages particularly rewarding.
Adelaide summers can exceed 35°C — but early tee times (7:00–8:00am) make summer golf very enjoyable on the well-drained sandbelt courses. Check course conditions during heatwave periods. A round plus an afternoon wine tour in the hills provides welcome temperature relief.
Cooler and wetter, but the sandbelt courses drain beautifully and play excellently in winter. Uncrowded fairways, green fees frequently at off-peak rates, and the cosy atmosphere of historic clubhouses make winter an underrated time to play SA's finest courses.
Smart casual clothing appropriate for private club visits (collared shirts, no denim). Soft spikes only at most private clubs. Sunscreen and a hat are essential year-round in South Australia. Layers for morning rounds — Adelaide temperatures can shift 10°C between 7am and noon, particularly in shoulder seasons.
Royal Adelaide, Kooyonga, and Glenelg are private clubs — visitor tee times require advance booking and, in some cases, introduction through a member or tour operator. Cooee Tours' established relationships with these clubs ensure our guests receive preferred tee times and visitor rates unavailable through direct booking.
South Australia's private clubs offer excellent facilities for corporate golf days — private dining rooms, flexible formats, and on-course catering. Cooee coordinates all logistics for groups of 4 to 50, including transport, catering, on-course contests, and post-round functions. Contact us for a custom corporate golf quote.
Cooee Tours covers Australia's finest golf regions — from the Queensland coast to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Playing Royal Adelaide was a bucket-list moment — and having a guide who knew every bunker, every break, and every story about the course made it completely different from just turning up and playing. The Golf & Wine package we added for the afternoon at McLaren Vale was outstanding value.
Our corporate group of 12 played Kooyonga and Glenelg on consecutive days — Cooee handled every detail, from the preferred tee times to the post-round dinner at the clubhouse. The access they have to these private clubs is genuinely not available any other way. A perfect two-day Adelaide golf experience.
The Barossa Golf & Wine day was the highlight of our SA trip. A relaxed, scenic morning round with kangaroos on the fairway, then a full afternoon at Penfolds and Seppeltsfield with a Cooee sommelier guide who clearly knew these estates inside and out. Can't imagine a better way to experience the Barossa.
Spring (September–November) and Autumn (March–May) offer the most pleasant conditions — mild temperatures between 15–22°C, lower wind, and excellent course conditions. Summer (December–February) can exceed 35°C in Adelaide, but early tee times make summer golf very enjoyable. Winter (June–August) brings cooler, wetter conditions but uncrowded courses and some of the best greens. South Australia's sandbelt courses are renowned for year-round playability due to their well-drained sandy soil.
South Australia's top courses include Royal Adelaide Golf Club (designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, consistently ranked in Australia's top 12), Kooyonga Golf Club (LIV Golf Adelaide host from 2027, one of Australia's most interesting classic courses), Glenelg Golf Club (Australia's top 40), The Grange Golf Club (two championship layouts), and scenic courses including Links Lady Bay on the Fleurieu Peninsula and The Copperclub at The Dunes (Greg Norman design on the Yorke Peninsula).
LIV Golf Adelaide is the only LIV Golf tournament held in Australia — a high-energy, fast-format tournament combining world-class players with a festival atmosphere. The 2026 event was held in February at Adelaide. From 2027, the event moves to the iconic Kooyonga Golf Club (18–21 March 2027). Cooee Tours can arrange packages combining LIV Golf spectator tickets with accommodation and rounds at South Australia's finest courses. Contact us to discuss LIV Golf packages.
Both Royal Adelaide and Kooyonga are private clubs that require advance booking and typically an introduction through a member or established tour operator. Cooee Tours' long-standing relationships with both clubs ensure our guests receive preferred visitor tee times and rates that are not available through direct approaches. Visitor rounds are generally available on weekday mornings — contact us to check current availability for your preferred dates.
Yes — South Australia's unique combination of world-class golf and acclaimed wine regions makes it ideal for golf and wine touring. Cooee offers exclusive packages combining rounds at The Vines McLaren Vale or Barossa Golf Club with private sommelier-guided cellar door visits, and also Adelaide sandbelt rounds with Adelaide Hills wine tastings. These packages represent some of the most memorable single-day experiences available in South Australia.
Yes. Cooee Tours offers South Australia golf experiences for all levels. Complete beginners and casual golfers enjoy relaxed rounds at public courses like North Adelaide Golf Course and Flagstaff Hill Golf Club, with expert instruction available. Intermediate players are well-suited to Glenelg, The Grange, West Lakes, and the wine-region courses. Championship experiences at Royal Adelaide and Kooyonga are recommended for advanced players with a solid handicap.
Championship sandbelt, coastal links, wine-region fairways, and LIV Golf experiences — Cooee Tours provides expert guidance and exclusive access to South Australia's finest golf across all levels and budgets.