The Pines

"The Pines at Sanctuary Cove is very special to me because it is my first course design in Australia. The pine forest setting combined with elements of water and abundant natural wildlife, provided a wonderful canvass for us to create a very special golfing environment."  Arnold Palmer


The Pines is a private 18 hole championship golf course.  As Australia's only Arnold Palmer signature course, The Pines is revered as one of Australia's best and most challenging courses with an AGU rating of 76.

Carved through 101 hectares of established pine forest, the course features corridor approaches to several holes, with lakes guarding others. Fourteen of the holes are contoured around six man-made lakes. An abundance of wildlife features on The Pines including rare birdlife and scores of native Australian kangaroos.

Whilst every hole on The Pines is a “signature hole” the 13th hole of the par 72 layout features one of the most difficult holes in the country and is often where matches can be won…or lost!

The finishing hole of The Pines is guarded by a water hazard that protects the entire left hand side of the hole whilst the right side is guarded by tall pine trees that you will be amongst with any drive that drifts slightly right. Finishing the round with a par is considered an achievement by all who play The Pines.

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