FOUR...! Oh wait, is that golf or cricket...?…read more I am not a big sports person, however I think golf is great fun (even though I totally suck at it). The Wantima Country Club golf course at Albany Creek is great. The club features an 18 hole golf course, club house with dining room and poker machine area, a large function room, pro shop, driving range, putting green, tennis courts, cricket oval and recreational grounds. The club often has specials and currently you can get two rounds of golf and buggy hire for just $75! The club meals are very affordable and pretty tasty, nothing too special but very good value - like most suburban sports clubs, you can get a roast meal complete with all the trimmings for under $10 - bargain.

From the owner: Wantima Country Club offers you an affordable room for hire suitable for wedding receptions,…read moreconferences and special occasions. Our main function room overlooks our spectacular fairways and is fully air conditioned with a full length terrace, giving you access to our grassed area.

A great driving range. Brand new facility with side tray so you can have a beer or two during…read morepractice and new driving range golf balls. There are different country flags that represent the different distances. I wished that they had 130 to 140m range which is missing. They positioned the driving range with a favorable regular northerly wind that compensates for the distance lost with the range ball. Besides the driving range there is a mini golf facility, club fitting facility from Taylormade and food/bev. Staff are friendly and they come around with mozzie spray during night time. Those little blood suckers are aggressive so spray yourself with it when you are offered to do so.

I always thought that golf was a sport for people who have retired or for heads of businesses to…read morecarry out meetings. This is not the case anymore and we are seeing an increase in younger people taking up the sport. I had never really tried playing golf before but decided to head down to the Mt Gravatt Driving Range and try my hand at it. I was quite surprised that for a club and 100 balls it only cost 11 dollars and there was no time limit either. It was a little bit busy but they had a lot of lanes or driving areas that you could use. I was more concerned for the first time of making a fool out of myself and being laughed at by the pros. Thank fully the people did not laugh but instead some of them even came and gave me some tips. I have to say that after that day I have a new respect for golf because its not easy to get into to. I did persist and went back a few times and once you find your rhythm it can get quite addictive because you want to try hit further and more accurately every time. I do like the fact that its quite cheap and if you just want to go out and practice your swing or just hit something then head down and see how much fun it can be.

From the owner: Floodlit Indoor Golf Driving Range Grass Tees…read moreChipping/Bunker & putting area 18 Hole Mini Putt Professional Golf Tuition Golf Shop Club Repairs Room Plenty of car park spaces, service with a smile

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.

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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!

Plenty of mats, rotated often. Various tee heights if requested. Range balls renewed every year,…read more parking at front door, clean and tidy. Well run business.

Though tucked away in what feels like the middle of nowhere (Brendale is an industrial estate on…read morethe north side of Brisbane), this place is golfing heaven for the budding Tiger Woods's. It is packed with an array of clubs, bags, tees, balls and, most importantly, knowledgable staff. If you can't tell the difference between and wedge and an iron, then they are more than happy to give you a quick rundown of golfing tips and knowledge 101. And most impressively - prices are cheap. You're looking from between $200-$500 for a full set of clubs.

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First I must say, I am far from an expert golfer, in fact I think I can count on both my hands how…read moremany times I"ve played and still have a few fingers left over. Having said that Nudgee College Golf Club is perfect for people like me. The course is mainly flat and fairly straight forward in its design allowing you to focus on getting the ball onto the fairway. The condition of the course is far from perfect, the greens are a little rough and the facitilities are fairly basic so don't go expecting this to be an international calibre course. As a beginner though I find this less intimidating as I worry less if I cause a divot in the fairway or end up with a ball in the sandtrap. It's user friendly and great for a social round of golf. I also love that its only 9 holes so our enthusiasm hasn't waned by the finish but we've been at it long enough to still give our swing a work out. The staff are always friendly and as an added bonus the club tends to have vouchers on Scoopon quite reguarly which means great deals for a 2 or 4 person round including cart hire and a beer at the end. They do have basic clubs for hire or BYO. There is also opportunities to get lessons and from $10 for a ladies session and weekend group options (plus kids clinics too) they are a great option for someone starting out their golfing career. It's important to note the 9 hole golf course attached to St Joseph's college, not to be confused with Nudgee Golf Course which is where your GPS is likely to take you when you go looking for this place the first time :-)