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

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.

From the owner: The course has been rated in the top 50 public access courses in Australia.read more

Although it has a daggy exterior and a not so concreted parking lot, the 9 hole golf course has…read moreonly gotten better over the years. What not many newbies know about this golf club is that every year it hosts the Professionals on the Sunshine circuit with Seniors Pro-am (over 50s) included in the calendar as well. The clubhouse is airconditioned (yay) and the club also offers popular beers on tap at pretty darn tootin' cheap prices. The club bistro (restaurant) is open from Wednesdays to Sundays and you can get a pretty hearty lunch, dinner and snack there. Into pokies? They have that too, and if you're a member of a Brisbane RSL, it's free membership here as well. 9 Holes are about $12 a person and 18 holds is $18. Cheaper if you're a university student as well getting into Golf. A pretty good place to tee off if you ask me.

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!

I'm pretty bad at golf, but vow to give it a bit more time one of these days. We went to the…read moreRedland Bay Golf Club an di basically got to drive around int he buggy, but it gave me a chance to see what a beautiful course it is. With water views and lots of gum trees, it is smack in the middle of what's now termed the 'koala coast' which runs through the Redlands and into Logan City. The bistro is good too, with nice meals at around the $20-$25 mark for non-members. The club seems very active with lots of activities and functions; it even has a kid's club. If you go, try the chicken wellington.

Redland Bay Golf Club may not be a lot to look at but the good service and good food (at good…read moreprices) make up for the aesthetics.

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.