The Royal Perth Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Perth, having been established in 1895. Its been in its current location since 1908, which is convenient and right by the Perth CBD.

Outside of its rich history, the Royal Perth Golf Club has a generous 30 hectares of land, which is enough for its full 18 holes and clubhouse. As a testament to their quality, they received the Royal Charter in 1937.

With that said, the club attracts a certain demographic, especially considering that it’s members-only. If you want to play here without a membership, you need to be invited by a member.

However, if you’re coming from interstate or overseas, you may be able to play. Do note that this is subject to the club’s general manager and requires you to pay the green fee.

Because of the crowd it attracts, you must be prepared that you may encounter some stuffy people who can harm your overall experience. 

There were also some complaints regarding the quality of the food, although many commended the club’s staff for being accommodating and overall kind. Fortunately, we did not hear any complaints about the service of the caddies.

You can also choose to host an event here, such as weddings, birthdays, or company events. Again, you must be a member to host one of these events unless you’re invited as a guest.

Collier Park Golf is a public golf park in Perth that’s perfect if you’re starting on the sport and still unsure if you’re ready to invest in a golf club membership.

While they do offer memberships, we appreciate how you can book solo rounds online. The weekdays are generally cheaper, although the difference isn’t that much at just around $5.

You can choose among their full 18 holes, 9 holes, twilight golf, or foot golf. The lowest prices are for twilight golf at $18, and the weekday rates for 9 holes and 18 holes are $26 and $35, respectively.

Because they’re a public park, they do tend to be full, even if you have a booking. They also host other events such as the Silent Book Club, New Dads Social Golf, and other clubs that are meant to promote mental health.

However, if a busy and bustling golf park is your preference, they will the perfect choice. You can also choose to hold your kids’ birthday party here, with the bonus of having a mini golf course for the kids to play on.

As we said, they are perfect for beginners, as they offer services such as golf club repair and adjustment as well as a shared cart hire if you’re looking to save on your expenses.

You shouldn’t expect Collier Park to have the same quality as private golf clubs, especially with the quality of the grass. Multiple people complained of bald spots and muddy areas, so it’s best to be careful.

If you’re a golf beginner but want a slightly more luxurious experience than golfing in public parks, Point Walter Golf Course is a good middle ground.

They don’t require a membership to play here, and you can even hire equipment such as clubs and trolleys if you don’t have your own yet. Additionally, you can get golf lessons.

You can get individual golf lessons for one to two and a half hours with rates starting at $110. They also offer group coaching for two up to eight people, with rates ranging from $25 to $60 per person.

They only have nine holes, which are charged at $27.50 per person. Many players find this a bit excessive, and we are inclined to agree, especially considering the prices of the competition.

This is also considering some complaints we heard about the quality of their course, although this might depend on the weather and season. Others claimed the course was fine.

However, we are worried about the complaints about the safety of their parking area, with one claiming that their car window was smashed once they returned to their car.

Parking also does tend to be full, especially since the golf course also sometimes hosts events and parties and has some local golf clubs playing at certain times.

To avoid this, we encourage you to check the schedule as to when the local golf clubs will be playing as well as their available schedule for tee time.

Wembley Golf Course is mostly members-only, although they also accept bookings for solo tee time. This is a good option if you want to try out their facilities before deciding whether you want to purchase a membership. 

We find them expensive if you book them for solo tee time, so we encourage that you only do so if you want to examine the facilities or if you’re in the Bicton area looking to play some golf.

This is also considering some complaints regarding the lack of maintenance in some areas of their course which had bald patches. Additionally, some guests complained that they had additional charges on their bill after they finished playing.

To avoid being charged extra, we encourage you to request a clear breakdown of costs from their staff before you start playing or using any of their amenities.

If you do choose to be a member, you will enjoy a large golf course complete with 36 holes and access to the driving range.

They offer golf lessons with the option to have your tutor be a PGA professional. However, these are paid lessons regardless of whether you’re a registered member or not.

You are free to enjoy their other amenities such as their restaurant, 300 Acres, although we do encourage you to reserve a slot beforehand, as they do tend to be busy.

The Western Australian Golf Club is another prestigious Perth golf club if you’re looking for a luxurious experience while you golf. It’s pretty laidback for a golf club of its reputation, but of course, it’s members-only.

They’re located 8 kilometres away from the Perth CBD, with superb views of the city from their clubhouse and the 12th tee box.

Among all the golf courses on this list, they’re probably the most well-maintained, from the grass to the water features in the course. 

If you’d like to stroll in between holes, you’ll enjoy the lush grounds of the course that’s filled with flowers.

As expected of member-only golf courses, you must be invited by a member if you want to play here. If, however, you’re looking to learn golf, you can make use of their Perth Golf Centre which doesn’t require a membership.

The Perth Golf Centre teaches newbie golf players through virtual golf where you can practice your form and swing before you go out and play a game on the course.

They also have a golf shop that’s open daily, which is great if you’re lacking some gold essentials like clubs, shoes, or shirts.

However, they aren’t free from complaints, as some patrons reported that they weren’t accommodated properly despite being members of the club.

We also heard that the food in their clubhouse is subpar, but it should be okay if you’re looking for a quick snack after completing a quick course.