Western Australia’s golf scene punches well above its weight, anchored by Perth’s championship layouts and a growing crop of coastal and regional gems. Here’s the definitive ranking of WA’s top 10 golf courses, according to Australian Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses panel.
1. Lake Karrinyup Country Club — No.22 overall
Western Australia’s leading golf course, Lake Karrinyup owns fine scores in the Shot Options and Challenge categories, with its Conditioning marks close behind, cementing its status as the state’s benchmark layout.
2. Joondalup Resort (Quarry/Dune) — No.30 overall
A dramatic Perth resort course carved through a former quarry, Joondalup’s Quarry and Dune nines draw stellar scores across the board for their distinctiveness and challenge.
3. Mount Lawley Golf Club — No.37 overall
A striking return to the national conversation after an OCM redesign that won high praise during the WA Open, Mount Lawley now scores higher across every judging criterion.
4. Links Kennedy Bay — No.40 overall
This links layout south of Perth fully re-opened after a lengthy Graham Marsh redesign that added 14 new holes, with more upward movement expected as the course matures.
5. The Cut Golf Course — No.42 overall
One of the ranking’s most consistent layouts, this oceanside course south of Perth is known for a thrilling opening quartet of holes and an equally strong back nine.
6. Cottesloe Golf Club — No.62 overall
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Cottesloe completed a long-running Graham Marsh redesign in 2024, with its Conditioning now nearly matching its strong Shot Options scores.
7. Kalgoorlie Golf Course — No.64 overall
The most remote course on the national list, this Graham Marsh design in the Goldfields draws unfailingly positive feedback from those who make the trip.
8. The Western Australian Golf Club — No.65 overall
A compact suburban Perth layout that remains a standout for its Conditioning and Shot Options, with uphill par 5s on kikuyu adding genuine challenge.
9. Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club — No.72 overall
Set south of Perth, Meadow Springs is known for its consistency across every judging category, even as its overall ranking moves between the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Want to see how the rest of the country stacks up? Check out the full Top 100 Courses ranking here.
