51. The Glades  ↑6
Highest ranking – 17 (2002)
A popular Queensland resort course, The Glades debuted back in 2002 at No.17 on our list and had slipped back every ranking until this year. The Norman/Harrison layout is known for its solid bunkering, its well-contoured greens, attractive wetland areas and for being one of only two Gold Coast courses with bent grass greens. The course improved a full point and a half (out of 50) from two years ago, on the back of what judges found to be improved greens and fairways.
