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Royal Queensland Golf Club
Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
18 Holes · Par 72 · On request · Parkland
— About
About Royal Queensland Golf Club
Royal Queensland Golf Club was established in 1920 at Eagle Farm, in Brisbane's north-east, beside the Brisbane River. Dr Alister MacKenzie visited in 1926 and contributed design advice on a number of holes, and the club received its royal charter in 1921. The course is Queensland parkland: mature trees line the corridors, and the subtropical conditions produce lush, year-round turf. Royal Queensland is a private members' club, with visitor access through a member introduction or reciprocal arrangement.
- Established in 1920 at Eagle Farm, beside the Brisbane River
- Royal charter granted in 1921
- Alister MacKenzie visited in 1926 and contributed design advice on several holes
- Subtropical parkland in Brisbane's north-east, a short drive from the CBD
History of Royal Queensland Golf Club
Royal Queensland Golf Club was established in 1920 as the Queensland Golf Club and is at Eagle Farm, beside the Brisbane River. The club received its royal charter in 1921. Dr Alister MacKenzie was persuaded to visit Brisbane in 1926 and contributed his design advice to a number of holes. The mature subtropical trees that now define the course's visual character took decades to reach their current scale, and the club's clubhouse and course remain one of Brisbane's established sporting venues.
Signature holes at Royal Queensland Golf Club
The par-3 5th features a large putting surface angled to the approach that creates multiple pin positions of varying difficulty. The par-5 18th finishes toward the historic clubhouse through a cathedral of century-old fig trees, with the approach requiring a precise carry to a well-bunkered green that rewards the long hitter who has the nerve to take on the pin.
When to play Royal Queensland Golf Club
April through September is a comfortable golf season in Brisbane's subtropical climate — mild, dry weather with temperatures of 18–26°C and minimal humidity. October through March is the wet season with high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms; morning rounds are the standard approach.
Playing Royal Queensland Golf Club: tips
Royal Queensland is a private members' club — visitor access requires a member introduction or reciprocal arrangement with an affiliated club. The club is at Eagle Farm, in Brisbane's north-east, a short drive from the CBD and close to Brisbane Airport. Caddies are available on request. Brisbane's city centre, Fortitude Valley restaurants, and South Bank cultural precinct are all within easy reach of the club.
— Weather at Royal Queensland Golf Club
Approximate conditions · Observed · Open-Meteo
Visit Royal Queensland Golf Club
431 Curtin Avenue West, Eagle Farm, Queensland 4009, Australia
Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Queensland Golf Club
Can visitors play Royal Queensland Golf Club?
Royal Queensland is a private members' club — access requires a member introduction or reciprocal arrangement with an affiliated home club. Contact the club secretary to arrange visitor tee times.
When was Royal Queensland founded?
The club was established in 1920 as the Queensland Golf Club and received its royal charter in 1921.
Did Alister MacKenzie work at Royal Queensland?
Yes. MacKenzie visited Brisbane in 1926 and contributed design advice on a number of holes.
Where is Royal Queensland?
Royal Queensland is at Eagle Farm, beside the Brisbane River in Brisbane's north-east, a short drive from the CBD and close to Brisbane Airport.