The Glades Golf Club

violetjaguar

Played on the weekend, course in the best condition I have seen played every year for the last 5 years!!!

09 Sep 2019

dicko56

Played at The Glades today. Course in excellent condition. Will be back next year.

04 Sep 2019

reneuy

Played here last Thursday 29Aug19 and found the course challenging and loved the lay-out. Fortunate enough to meet a member of the club who is very nice and friendly and joined me in my round. There's plenty of water hazards and bunkers but that makes playing golf interesting. Bunkers are good and clean, and the greens are equally good so no complaints on that. Will play here again. Highly recommended....

Rene

01 Sep 2019

Tom

Played here 3 years ago and absolutely loved it, raved about it and couldn't wait to get back here, soft greens fast but true, great course, bunkers deep yet still playable! Played again Sunday just gone and I don't think i'll come back. If i was a paying member i'd be disgusted! The greens have clearly had some form of grub or bug problems, bare patches, rock hard and you couldn't top a ball, pitch marks left unrepaired, bunkers absolutely disgraceful, green keepers couldn't even get out first thing to check bunker condition, unraked, found them 4 times and 3 of the four ended up in deep foot prints and unplayable! Such a different course from the first time. Needles to say for the money I will not be returning again!

19 Aug 2019

OngJess

Absolutely love it. Fantastic golf course. Will definitely play again in the future.

15 Jul 2019

thicholiw

Course is always in good condition. Fairways in good shape, greens are good. Wish they still had GPS in the carts though.

17 Feb 2019

mitch22

Played recently, course was in fantastic condition tee to green, bunkers were a bit ordinary. The only negative would be the amount of unrepaired pitch marks on the greens, would repair a few on every hole and still didn't make a difference.

Fantastic layout and a very enjoyable course.

01 Jan 2019

Mout

Played off the back march 14th

You cant ask for more out of a golf course

Course/condition /layout great

Proshop ok without being fantadtic

not and staff very helpful

18 Mar 2018

Jonesy45

Absolutely exceptional course! Easily in the best condition it has been for 5 years! A treat to play. Sneaky burger and beer for $15 to top it off! Beauty! Get it done!

27 Nov 2017

johnnybacon

Great play here!!!!!!!!!!!

07 Oct 2017

mitchjaxon

awesome great course the best on the coast by far worth $100 easy .

07 Oct 2017

Gavin

Fairways a little patchy looks like there still trying to fix things after the floods a few months back overall happy price should be around $55

05 Oct 2017

doc

I didn't play the Glades. After making the booking and effecting payment by credit card the "booking summary" showed (for the first time) that the greens were under maintenance. I've been caught by this before with Iseek bookings . I phoned Glades who confirmed that all greens had been cored and sanded..and agreed to my cancelling the booking. Iseek were also good with the cancellation. Iseek should ensure that FULL COURSE CONDITIONING is prominently displayed on their booking pages.

24 Sep 2017

pattopaul

Course is looking really good. A little dry in patches due to lack of rain/watering. Bunkers aren't raked properly and plug and spike marks were on every green. Resort courses can tend to not be cared for as well and it was evident today. Bins around the course weren't empty which made rubbish overflow to the grounds.

03 Sep 2017

swosethet

Course in great condition and superb layout, a nice challenge and enjoyable. Greens were a particular standout, fast and smooth with consistent green speeds. Pleasure to putt on bent greens in this part of the world.

16 Aug 2017

carter

Greens were superb and in my opinion they are the best on the Coast by a long way. Had my best every round today so as a consequence I have no complaints at all. I look forward to my next visit knowing that I'll struggle to match today's round but, will be having a crack at it none the less. Well done to the Green Keeping staff!

15 Aug 2017

ianfrost

Course was in great condition. Bent greens rolled very well.

24 Jul 2017

Aird

What a great course! Great food, cold beer, staff looked after us wonderfully,

Great deal!

12 Jul 2017

drichaslo

Played Tues 4/7/17. Course was in good condition except for the bunkers; don't know when they were last raked; no one before us had cared to rake their footprints - very thoughtless golfers. Greens were excellent and fast; fairways good; not too many golfers out though day was glorious. Staff were pleasant and food special was excellent. Overall a very enjoyable experience except for the bunker problem which was pointed out at the pro shop afterwards.

05 Jul 2017

davidtan

Great service from staff good course tough part is to read the greens

30 Jun 2017

kiwioz

Great service, good course and all done in 3 hours. Perfect day of golf

29 Jun 2017

graeme

Goo

28 Jun 2017

mantas03

Great course massive improvements from when I played earlier in the year. Greens running true and fast. Great value

23 Jun 2017

rowie

Great course. Greens are challenging being quick and well sloped however with a bit of strategic planning (stay out of the bunkers) you can still score well. Course was quite soft under foot today however still excellent to enjoy. Highly recommended.

24 May 2017

jody

Decent layout but the course hasn't been well maintained. The greens are full of deep pitch marks which make them unplayable in places. Fairways are full of divots. Expensive for how poorly the course is maintained. There are much better options on the Gold Coast. Won't be back.

13 May 2017

dandscott

I always play Glades because of the great layout but today it was really unenjoyable because of the time to play. 5.5 hours is just ridiculous. No marshall to keep the speed of play going. We had a social group in front of us which was full of inconsiderate and really bad golfers. I just dont understand how courses can justify $80 for a round and not keep the round moving. It makes a mockery of the stickers they put on the cart windscreens which say a group of 4 should play in 4hrs 20mins. Will probably choose another course next time I'm on the coast.

30 Apr 2017

bennymac79

The course was a great Resort style layout. Challenging off the back markers, but not too tough that it was unplayable. Considering the floods a month ago, it's in top nick. I'll be back again!

30 Apr 2017

billiebear007

Well I must say that these course photos were taken in 1987. We rang prior to booking to confirm state of the course, at the time we were advised the course was great! And that they had three temporary greens in play, but by the time we would be arriving the had expected only one would still be temporary. So 10 days we turn up, still 3 temp greens might as well have made us putt in the out of order bunkers, for Fark sake. Everything about the course was absolute ***** . Played it about 3 years ago, couldn't wait to get back to play and show some friends, diabolical, staff couldn't give a flying rats *** about being there. Don't do it save your money for elsewhere !!!

16 Mar 2017

johnno

call ahead before booking around this date, 4 greens were out of play due to heat stress and not sure when they will be ready. rest of course was in good nick few of the greens that were in play were also under repair.

08 Mar 2017

woodsy

Great golf course but we had rediculous wait every hole. No Marshall and complained to staff but was told nothing they can do. Such a shame as it really is a great golf course

28 Feb 2017

dave

Nice challenging course but only worth it if you get discount/specials. 6 hours to finish 18 holes for 2 people in a cart is an absolute disgrace. Drove from brisbane with high expectations but will never go back and never recommend The Glades to friends and family. Asian tourists are the priority for this place not members or social golfers.

09 Jun 2016

diane

Enjoyed the course but the wait on each hole was very long. They had social clubs playing with no Marshall on course so very frustrating.

I would be reluctant to play here again due to slow play over 5 hours and no course management to speed up the very slow players

29 May 2016

hels2314

Incredible course! Without a doubt the best course I have played on the Gold Coast, and at a very respectable price as well. The greens were soft on approach but played lightning fast with the blade. Loved every minute of the round. We will be back here for sure.

24 May 2016

nicko316

Played the course for the first time yesterday. Really enjoyed the course. Condition of fairways and tee boxes were great, the tee positions were fairly interesting. Only disappointing thing was greens were a little soft and heaps of unrepaired divot marks. $80

03 Apr 2016

mjs

What a course. It was an absolute pleasure to play here today. I think many are being a bit too critical of such a great lay out and conditions. Sure there were a few bunkers in repair but the overall standard was very high. It was a shame that other golfers are not repairing their divot marks on the greens, some respect should be shown, the greens played well otherwise. No, the conditions were not perfect, but all courses have these times. I would absolutely recommend this course and its helpful staff. The Glades is a stunning course which gives you the option of safe play or 'going for it'. I look forward to coming back.

13 Nov 2015

johnmilionis

The condition of the course was average. Lots of bunkers under repair, and not in play, and a few areas of GUR around the course. For the visitors, be careful as the GPS doesn't pick up all the water on the course which impacts club selection! Disappointed in the condition.

09 Oct 2015

kiterman

a challenging course in wonderful condition - good greens, fast but true, enjoyed playing here ..and I'm a high handicap

06 Oct 2015

benny4

Beautiful course played today friendly staff couple of bunkers under repair but only to help the look of the course. Green are quick but consistent open fairways truely a awesome course. I wish nsw courses were half as good as the coursee in the gold Coast for such great value and quality of the course i was rapped

05 Oct 2015

Jveigel

What can I say, the course is great, some bunkers are out of play due to maintenance, but every thing else is great, the staff are friendly. One thing go straight to the putting green and get the speed of greens, DO NOT HEAD STRIGHT OUT, have a few putts.

29 Sep 2015

fraslipre

Great course in top nick. They have a few more bunkers finished and the greens were as good as it gets.

26 Sep 2015

spiderman7

The course is in very good shape. The greens are very quick and tricky to read. There were a number of bunkers out of actions which is not a bod thing however disappointing for a premier course.

25 Sep 2015

costawrob

Lovely setting, carpet like fairways. Green in great condition but the sad part of playing on this course was the shocking condition of the bunkers. I think Greg Notman would be saddened to know what has become of this course that he designed.

25 Sep 2015

boltbee2

Really enjoyed the game, fairways good and greens good but challenging. While the bunkers on some holes GUR, still worth the green fees on ieek. Played on Sunday 20th Sep, hit off just before 10am, drinks & food cart finished too early around midday and we would have liked to have service on back nine. Woth playing definitely !!! GPS on carts also very handy

22 Sep 2015

swalichet

The greens are in the best condition that they have been in for a long time. The sand in the bunkers is still not consistent. I am shocked that they removed the bunker on the left of the 6th. Great price but no service on course (drinks cart).

21 Sep 2015

drakohimi

Great course, the best greens I've putted on in a long time... Perfect roll and fast! Only wished we could of played off the black tees rather than the gold.. Some holes where a bit too short for my liking.

21 Sep 2015

nzshane

I nearly gave playing The Glades a miss after reading some of the previous comments and it was only the fact it was nearby and running a great deal that made me book a last minute round. I'm so glad I did! I found the course layout to be interesting, challenging and very picturesque. On arrival I was greeted and asked if I'd played The Glades before, when I explained I hadn't I was told the layout and welcomed to stock up on food and drinks from the pro shop or bar/restaurant as there was no on course cart today. The cart included a chiller to keep my refreshments chilled. I also had explained to me that bunker renovations were in progress and the local rule in play for dealing with them. The course is a great test, rewarding thinking with many holes featuring protection from bunkering or water but still providing options of risking a big drive to be rewarded with a wedge in or the sometimes more sensible choice of taking an iron from the tee and taking hazards out of play. The greens roll consistently and have a great feel. Any damage on the putting surface I believe is from previously unrepaired pitch marks and not a symptom of poor or damaged greens. Take the time to repair your mark and one other and they will play great forever. The money being spent on bunkering will result in some great bunkers that will make the course look a stunner. Others on course let me play through and I got through a round in 3:10. More than reasonable. At $60 including a GPS enabled cart this course is a steal. While any course maintenance is annoying it is necessary to preserve and enhance and my pick is that when this is complete you won't see these low prices. Play now, avoid the bunkers and enjoy an under rated course returning to glory at a bargain price. I'll definitely play again and you can have the other half a star once the bunker renovations are complete!

16 Sep 2015

chadicror

Like many golf courses in Queensland, which are now around the 20 year old age mark, the Glades shows its age, and gone are the glory days, this includes the state of the club house and its closer surrounds, the near empty shelfs in the pro shop, but the staff were friendly and so was the staff at the bar/restaurant. And as with many overseas owners,ongoing investment in the upkeep of their golf courses, money is rarely forthcoming, since most golf courses aren't really profit machines. The actual golf course is a very impressive layout, as with most Greg Norman courses, one learns to rise or fall to the challenge. But the quality of the fairways is varying, and the bunkers haven't seen any maintenance for a long period, and the price is to be paid for it right now, with many of them GUR. The greens show various problems, like 'dollar spots' and other manifestations, which doesn't allow for a consistent putting experience. Now when it comes to the price for such an experience, one would have to agree that the current iseekgolf price of $ 69.- is about the limit of one could or should charge for a round of golf at the Glades.Anything higher could be seen as misguided and folly. And my last observation comes to the installation of various American golf course management companies within Australia, one must wonder if our local Australian golf professionals wouldn't have the talent to address this industry themselves and perhaps do a far better job? Having said all of the above, the Glades has seen its better days, but still remains an interesting golf experience, but surely would require a lot of financial investment to maintain a certain standard. One can only hope that this will happen in the near future.

11 Sep 2015

thegladesgolfclub

Thank you for your feedback HOPHIRICR. As you may have read in the previous comments the Glades Golf Club is replacing all the bunkers at the Glades unfortunately there is no good time to do these renovations as it will affect someones experience at the Glades. This work needs to be carried out as the bunkers are 15 years old. These changes are being done to improve the condition of the course. Bunkers are hazards and should reflect a penalty for a stray shot. The rates on iseek represent a reduced rate due to these renovations. We understand the golfers frustrations and appreciate everyone's patience while these improvements are done

04 Sep 2015

hophiricr

Shame the bunkers were being re-done when I visited, it would have been nice to play the course when they are all finished. Charging $65 for a round of golf at a 'prestigious' course where more than 50% of the bunkers are unplayable is a bit rich - $40 is what they should be charging. And this fact SHOULD HAVE BEEN disclosed by the club and ISEEK Golf. There was only one hole with new sand, the 1st, which had way too much sand in the greenside bunker I was in. All refurbished bunkers will need time to settle. The refurbished 1st hole bunkers look good! Greens were nice and true. Overall turf condition was excellent. Lunch menu needs help. ALL staff including greens staff were pleasant and accommodating. My rating reflects the poor condition of the existing bunkers.

03 Sep 2015

twigman

One of the best courses I've played. Lots of open spaces to bomb your driver but need to think of your selection of club approaching the greens. The greens are always well kept and will give you a true line every time

01 Sep 2015

jecraches

fantastic picturesque course in great condition,redoing their bunkers so some out of play, the ones they have finished look great

01 Sep 2015

greg70121

the Glades is a great layout and always in great condition when played. value for the caliber of course is 5 star and worth the hit as its the pinical of resort style and Norman at his best.

20 Aug 2015

rai66

One of the best golf course I ever played in Gold Coast. I will bring my friends coming from overseas to this course.

19 Aug 2015

chchpaul

Course in great order. Some bunkers being upgraded.

19 Aug 2015

riridispi

Great course Greens amazing Fairways in good condition A fair few bunkers are GUR and are being repaired.....I have seen this occurring over the last 2 mths. Many are now complete and are very good, I'm sure they will finish the remaining works in the next few weeks / month. In my top 3 fav courses on the coast Will get 5 stars when all the bunker works are done

15 Aug 2015

pebafrane

Fabulous course and service.

15 Aug 2015

balmainboy

Arrived early and they let us go as a two - thanks, finished in a little over three hours. Some bunker repair work going on but generally the course is in good condition. Greens were excellent and no complaints about bad lies on the fairways. All in all, very enjoyable round of golf.

13 Aug 2015

stotripra

Best course on Gold Coast for all standards.best Marshall for checking speed of play. Facilities all excellent.

13 Aug 2015

uapafroce

Was under going a bit of maintenance at the time, however this did not detract from the overall enjoyment of playing this course. It offers a bit of everything water, bunkers undulation to challenge golfers. Fairways and greens are presented in tip top condition.

13 Aug 2015

wrospawro

I just find it hard to enjoy these new courses built through houses next to roaring traffic and carts only. Teed off early as a single so I wouldn't be held up and in a cart it only took me 2 hours. Got home and wasn't even sure I had played a round of golf! The only hole that felt like I was on a golf course is the par 5 12th that avoids all the morning mayhem. Most of the other holes are drowned out by cars or tradies working in the houses. The design is ok but nothing outstanding. The green on the driveable par 4 16th is well placed and gives you plenty to think about. The one real positive was the grass they use on the greens. I wouldn't say the greens were in great condition but the ball still rolled like it was on a billiard table. Clearly the best greens I have putted on during my 5 week stay up here on the Gold Coast. The staff were friendly and my journey to the first tee and back to the clubhouse after the game was hassle free.

06 Aug 2015

bivonetri

Enjoyed a great day at the Glades and course was in very good condition, well manicured and maintained. The greens were tricky but that was more about our ability rather than the condition ! Will put it on our play again list when we next visit the Gold Coast

04 Aug 2015

arabella

Course in reasonable condition, but has dropped a notch and cannot be regarded as one of the premier GC courses anymore. Many bunkers under repair and are filled with gravel stones instead. Still a nice outing, but the green fees are excessive for the current condition of the course.

17 Jul 2015

dokochoni

Played tthe Glades on Friday morning.Arrived an hour early and got on straight away.I thought the course was in great shape and they are slowing improving all the bunkers.Loved the course and the condition it was in.Would put it as No 2 on the Coast behing Lakelands.

14 Jul 2015

thigochos

Great mid week value. One of the best courses I've ever played. I will definitely play here again.

14 Jul 2015

hosking

Awesome course. Greens were in great nick and quite fast which made putting for muppets like me quite challenging. Beautiful course. Love playing there

09 Jul 2015

thebus

Great course, perfect condition. Fast greens with tough pin placement. Hospitable staff, overall fantastic experience on a challenging track.

07 Jul 2015

djae

A superb golf course

07 Jul 2015

sistowoch

Great golf course with a good mix of holes. Each hole has a different challenge that requires you to make a decision and weigh up risk and reward. Holes are not long but you have to think about where you can hit it, how far you can play too. Greens were perfect fastest I've putted on in a while. Pin positions were probably a bit harsh for the green speed. One of my favourites on the GC. Great facilities and good service. I would recommend the course to anyone.

05 Jul 2015

dakiprabr

Love the course, however was very disappointed to see when I arrived that we were told to wait for a massive corporate group to tee off in front of us. I asked if we, being a group of two young and intermediate level golfers, could sneak in front the corporate group (who were in groups of four and hadn't even started their pre-round presentation yet). The lady said no. So I asked if we could tee off on the back nine, which was completely empty. The lady said no to this as well. Fortunately we found one of the staff who we know, who authorised us to tee off on the back nine. To demonstrate how fast we were in comparison to the corporate day, the corporate day had a shotgun start to the seventh hole, and we still caught up to the first group on the ninth hole, which was three & a half hours after we teed off on the tenth. If we had waited as instructed it would have been a seven hour round that we would have had to abandon at sunset after eleven holes. I still rate the course five stars but I don't know if I'll renew my membership...

03 Jul 2015

uibravilo

The course was in amazing condition, a few bunkers were GUR, which I love. Service in the pro shop was warm and friendly, the restaurant staff were pretty rude, but the food was great.

26 Jun 2015

madagascar_bill

Great track as always, greens running true, helpful staff, work continues on the bunkers but the end is in sight, not overly long but with bunkers well placed, makes it a challenging course, and there is always the water to contend with! Highly recommend a hit here if you not sure, do it, it will not disappoint!

20 Jun 2015

kmurphy3

Played on Tuesday 16th June 2015, booked via iseek golf for $65. Arrived early and as there were few players got to play straight away. We were told there would be no drinks cart, there were less than a dozen people on the course, which was understandable. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the carts were fitted with a good GPS system. It rained all day which made playing conditions miserable, however, the course was in reasonable condition, if very soggy in places. Some of the bunkers were GUR, they had been ravaged by the storms earlier in the month and the poor groundsmen were trying to repair them. The course layout is challenging with plenty of water to contend with but the fairways are generous as are the greens. Due to so much rain the greens were soft but not slow and they still took the breaks, of which there are many on each green. All in all a good test of golf and I will certainly be back.

20 Jun 2015

allen101

The course is in great condition, greens are pure and roll perfectly. do not understand what the below complaint was about? there is no disease on the greens and the inconsistency of the sand in the bukers was only because some of the bunkers have just been renovated. glad to see the Glades is finally spending some money on their bunkers because that's probably the only negative thing about the course. new bunkers looks great and played well. great layout and the pace of play was about 4 hours which is normal. no drinks cart on the course but was clearly informed by the shop staff that we could stock up from the bar didn't affect the overall experience at all. Great layout, excellent course condition, pure greens and good value. should be rated the best course on the coast. will definitely come back as many times as i can.

12 Jun 2015

middy

Pleasant days golf. Good value. Got around in 3.5 hours. A little rough around the edges. Bunkers being renovated but completed ones excellent.

11 Jun 2015

swalichet

We started at 8am and were a group of 2, and we caught up to a group of 4 on the 9th hole. The group did not let us play through and on the 11th a team member from the glades came out to talk to them and followed them on the hole. He then approached me and advised me that he had asked them to pick up the pace and I asked him to advise them to call us through. He did not go back and ask the group. This slow play ruined the day. The lack of attention to players and service as well as the lack of care and course maintenance is the reason why The Glades has so quickly declined. Lowering the green fee is not the answer. The Glades is the coasts equivilant to Palmer Coolumn. I just hope Greg Norman doesn't visit, as I am sure he would be ashamed of what has become of what was the best course on the coast.

11 Jun 2015

noodleboy

Still one of the best on the Gold Coast. The course offers bail out landing zones for hackers and average golfers but can has challenging spots for players. The greens are in my opinion are of good quality for bent grass, especially for this time of the year. I like to spin the ball and stop it so the greens were ideal for me. All in all a pleasant experience. I first played Glades back in 2001 and back then it was awesome. It still has something special to offer even if the luster of its resort for tourists days has dulled a bit.

10 Jun 2015

andyjames

One of the nicest courses on the coast. You can still play ordinary golf and enjoy the day (I found out first hand). The 16th, 300m dogleg over the water is a great example of risk reward. You don't mind waiting due to the large numbers on course as it is such a nice one to look at.

10 Jun 2015

waynereeves

Whilst I do love playing this course a lot of the bunkers are in a poor state. The lack of a drink/food cart for the early players is also an issue. We didn't seek the drink/food cart until the 18th hole, which was well after 11.00am. Still love playing there though

09 Jun 2015

brasabrin

had master builders ass day on 12;00 sgs we teed off at 12;48 .slow play all day got to the 13th and drove off the course wont be back in a hurry

29 May 2015

sastobris

The course was in great condition apart from the bunkers which had obviously been affected by the huge amount of rain a few weeks ago. Some bunkers were GUR and some that were in play possably shouldn't have been. The fairways are generous and the water hazards generally collect only very wayward shots - great for the average golfer. The greens held short and long shots but were tricky to putt on, which I believe is the way to go. In summary, the course was enjoyable to play and great value. The staff were courteous and helpful and the snack we had half way around was good quality. However, on finishing we were dismayed to only be told that the bar was "closing in 5 minutes" and we therefore were able to have only one drink - I suppose we could have doubled up the order but we shouldn't have had to and we didn't. This was at 5.30 pm which would hardly be considered as late! The rest of the clubhouse was shut and the barman turned off the outside lights after he finished cleaning up 15 or 20 minutes later. Although we enjoyed the day overall, we left feeling unwelcome which will be a consideration in deciding whether or not to play Glades again.

27 May 2015

stibadefr

From the start to the finish a beautiful course to play for any level of player

26 May 2015

trepramas

An enjoyable layout .

20 May 2015

waprathes

Poorly stocked pro shop,signaged needs t be improved on course as some holes hard to find. Course condition has slowly deteriorated over the years from when first opened.Bunkers under repair on many holes,therefore reduced fees should apply until course is fully operational

20 May 2015

jjones

Very disappointing. we were a large group of players, one of many on the day. The need for bunker renovation fully understood and not cause for complaint. However, the very poor condition of the greens was disappointing. Other issues - very poorly stocked pro-shop, not even any women's socks! the Kitchen closed at 3pm (sharp), even though there were groups finishing well after that time.

19 May 2015

singinggolfer

Played last Wednesday 13th May. Always enjoy playing at the Glades,I like to take my friends from interstate to play as a treat for them, and me. Course was in good condition, a lot of work being done on the bunkers, which when finished you'll want to avoid :-) Fairways and greens are excellent so I wish more golfers would repair divots and pitch marks... Staff very friendly and helpful. Had a great day, looking forward to playing again!!

17 May 2015

sats

One of the best courses in Gold Coast

15 May 2015

robdagolfer

Played yesterday in perfect weather. Course was in very good condition, except for the bunkers which were GUR. Perfectly understandable, when considering the recent deluge. I think they will have their work cut out for them, keeping all the bunkers up to scratch. Hardly anyone on the course, so it was great to just enjoy the day with friends, and not worry about other people on the course. Best part were the greens. Surprisingly soft, but still quick enough. Thought I was playing on a mid NSW golf course.

14 May 2015

ebo_23184

My brother and his fiancÃ©e came to visit from Adelaide, so decided to spend the extra money to play on a good course. Very disappointed - the four of us (brother, fiancÃ©e, myself and my fiancÃ©e)all caught a cab in as wanted to have a few drinks to celebrate. When we got there we were obviously only allowed to take cans which for us boys was fine, but there was no girls selection of cans as they were out of stock. The situation was handled unprofessionally and almost like it was our fault - meanwhile we were following the rules by not bringing in our own alcohol and only having cans. The staff behind the bar were very rude to the girls and did nothing to help and didn't offer a solution to the problem. Needless to say the start to the day was ruined, and we would've saved $100 in cab fares if we knew the girls wouldn't be able to have a few. Great course, but because of the above I will not go back.

12 May 2015

astonvilla

gps did not work after 3 holes phoned shop and was told to change carts after 9 holes,a course that charges this should bring you an exchange.lots of bunkers washed out and just mud.Took 5.30 for 18 at one stage 3 groups at tee waiting for a group of 4 asian gentlemen,never saw a marshall all day.I live 10 minutes from this course and will continue to travel to coolangatta.This was a treat for my wife,a big let down!!

10 May 2015

carol

After the heavy rains, we were fortunately able to use motorised carts on the fairways - unlike some other courses. The Glades is a lovely course and our only complaint is that some of the holes are hard to find due to poor signage. We strongly recommend they do something about this as the course is used by many visitors, not just members.

07 May 2015

dafratrim

One of the top courses on the Gold Coast. Always well kept. Challenging off the Blacks.

01 May 2015

riridispi

What a great course! Never really considered playing the Glades due to price and what I could see from the road. However, we managed to play yesterday on a special for $75ea. The course was in fantastic condition with the fairways in great condition and amazing soft and true greens. The fairways are relatively wide and more forgiving than many courses with water coming into play, but not too daunting on about half the holes. To my surprise there is even some elevation change on a few holes. Overall a morning of golf.

27 Apr 2015

parkythedarky

We are over from NZ for a weeks golf so keen to play some top Aussy courses. The facilities and course is in great condition the Greens had not long been cored which was disappointing. It would have been nice to know prior as it really took the shine off. There are some great holes and I would play again if the greens were In the shape the other are.

24 Apr 2015

buckets176

Great course which has unfortunately deteriorated since I last played it 12-18 months ago. Greens had been renovated 3 weeks earlier but were surprisingly good otherwise. Bunkers were hard and crusty and there were a surprising number of weeds in and around the greens. Golf cart had gps which worked intermittently and was useful for maybe half of the round. Would play there again because it's a great course and will give benefit of the doubt given the recent weather.

23 Apr 2015

wromeseli

We have played the Glades a few times and it is always a pleasure. There are some wet areas on the fairways as a result of recent rains. The greens were recently sanded but still fast and true. Unfortunately the bunkers a not consistent with some only utilising black sand/mud and other over filled with sand.

22 Apr 2015

drivavata

2nd time at the Glades and loved it. Fast greens, well maintained fairways and interesting/challenging holes unlike many courses on the Gold Coast. Will be back!!!

15 Apr 2015

glowy70

I was looking forward to playing here as it has been many years between rounds. Overall, the course was in good condition, however I think it was far from the A grade course that it once was. I was disappointed to see several cigarette butts on the ground, particularly around the greens, the odd beer can in the bushes and many spots where it was evident that maintenance has not been a priority. I try to play one nice course a month as a treat, but I wont be hurrying back to the Glades.

13 Apr 2015

madagascar_bill

Yep, great day on the course, aside from all bunkers GUR, Course was in great condition, greens true across the 18. Although quiet, some groups just way too slow, I managed to get around one group by bypassing a green as they would not let me though! Booked on iseekgolf and saved over $70. Great layout, will be coming back for sure!

27 Mar 2015

rai66

The course is good and well maintained. I found that this course is putting new sand on the bunker because some bunkers have a hard sand and needs new sands. Love the locker room which has showering and locker facility. I will be back again after all the bunkers got new sands.

20 Mar 2015

thegladesgolfclub

The Glades has received a lot of negative feedback about our bunkers. The Glades management has taken this feedback on board and we are currently continuing renovations to our bunkers. We have completed holes 3,12 and 18 and the 4th should be completed by next week. During this process some bunkers will be out of play which is unfortunate. The new bunkers will be able to withstand the summer storms leaving less washouts in the bunker. Happy golfing

20 Mar 2015

chrisharding

Great golf course to play whether you have a high or low handicap. Lush fairways and good bunkering make for a good challenge.

20 Mar 2015

pjmartin218

I have played this course 4 years ago and it was a pleasure. It is now like a palmer course and needs more upkeep. The greens were not maintained and the bunkers were a mess. I played lakelands the day before and it is like comparing pebble beach as against a hackers hit and giggle. Dont get me wrong because the layout is fantastic but the course and facilities are falling apart.

15 Mar 2015

jovisiste

Beautiful course never been disappointed with the quality and especially for $70 on iseekgolf very happy. All the other courses down the coast take note of Glades.

12 Mar 2015

dokochoni

I wish they had told us that all the bunkers were GUR and look like they have been for some time.Definately not worth the money.

05 Mar 2015

trarogoko

Played 27 Feb. The play was quick. Personaly the layout is a good one with plenty of variety with water scattered throughout. The bent grass greens have improved since last play of 6 mths ago. Fairways in good condition and rough has thickened up in parts. Bunkers were gur. Quick service at pro shop and bar. Bar does not open until 930am Enjoyable experience. Value of 65 is questionable but considering no bunkers it makes it an easier course to play is makes it an easier course to handle but disappointing if you are challenging yourself.

28 Feb 2015

paulg83

Course was lovely and enjoyed the game just a pity the locals behind us don't look after their course ! Driving their cart beside the greens not repairing pitch marks ! We watched from our tee

16 Feb 2015

wrijofrak

A very impressive course with varied landscape and hole design. Unfortunately it was very wet underfoot due to recent rain which limited ball run but the greens were in good condition.

15 Feb 2015

djbwdjbw

The Glades is a super layout and great to play for all standards of golfer. Bunkers are still extensively GUR as repairs seem under way. Course was in nice condition bearing in mind recent rains, and was basically empty today (Tuesday). Look forward to returning before too long.

11 Feb 2015

teedee359

Lovely track , bent grass greens were a nice surprise given that we're in Qld . Recent flood damage to bunkers is being addressed however all bunkers remain GUR

06 Feb 2015

dibrokadr

a beautiful course let down by the bunker having no sand - just dried mud. I played her just before Christmas and it was in amazing shape. I'm sure the rain has played a big part in this over the last month - but there was one bunker full of sand - so I'm not sure how some of them just had no sand.

03 Feb 2015

chochecra

We played on Tuesday just a few days after the course was totally flooded. Other than the tell tale signs of flood waters the course played very well. The fairways we a little slow and the greens a little too spongy but I'm not complaining as we were just about the only ones on the course. I had a shocker but it was my first round in 18 months. Shot 110. My friend had his first round in 6 months and shot 76. Can't wait to play this course again. It is now my favourite course on the coast. (compared to Gainsborough, Palmwoods, Emerald Lakes, Royal Pines).

28 Jan 2015

crotrebri

We played on Monday after all the rain you could see were the course was under water we were in carts an the course had drained very well 70% of other courses were closed we were very impressed

28 Jan 2015

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21 Jan 2015

hikatheph

This is a great course, however, it has not been maintained well. The last time I played this course (about 5 years ago) it was immaculate. They have clearly had a lot of rain and the greens are very spongy, to the point where if you hit the green you actually take a divot out of the green which is impossible to repair. Hopefully they can get the bunkers back up and running and the course can return to its former glory soon!

19 Jan 2015

mbohacz

Great course - challenging layout and excellent facilities. Greens were a little slow and many unrepaired pitch marks as they were a bit damp and all bunkers were GUR which was annoying but main problem was slow play. Started at 10.50 and were making good time then hit a wall at the 6th and ended up having to wait for 45 mins at the 9th and eat lunch to let the field get away as it was painfully slow - agree with previous comment about having a Marshall out there ensuring pace of play is maintained

19 Jan 2015

thostaswa

Impressive course. Suitable to all levels of golfer. Good service.

14 Jan 2015

james5

Awesome course and in great condition even given all the rain. Will definitely play again.

09 Jan 2015

adsreid

Great course to play and nice and challenging. Played well to my handicap and enjoyed the experience.Although the young lady in the drink cart obviously wanted to be somewhere else this day as we found her quite rude and short towards us. Its not hard to smile and be friendly. :)

05 Jan 2015

hambogc

Played the course on a Saturday afternoon after recent heavy rains and although the bunkers were GUR the course was in great condition. Unfortunately there was no course Marshall and a great round was spoilt by ridiculously slow play. It only took an hour 40mins for the front nine then THREE hours for the back nine. Talk about a way to spoil the day. Surely The Glades can keep a Marshall out on busy days.

04 Jan 2015

jeffcarm

A great course - we really enjoyed our round yesterday.

30 Dec 2014

madam

Hi TARIK Here is are policy and we will remind the course again. Sorry for any inconveniences WEATHER POLICY If the golf course is open, you are expected to play. If you are unable to play due to the golf course being closed for inclement weather, a full refund minus our booking fee will be issued by iseekgolf.com directly back to your credit card. You must notify iseekgolf.com of the situation before 5pm on the day of the purchased teetime by phone (1300 663 813) or email. If the golf course is open and you choose not to play or you are unable to finish the round, iseekgolf.com will not issue a refund. It becomes your responsibility to obtain a rain check directly from the golf course based on that golf courses rain check policy. iseekgolf.com will not issue refunds for incomplete rounds due to inclement weather.

30 Dec 2014

dtang

Great course, some holes are very challenging. We played a round on Boxing day, the course was in very good condition. Fantastic views on some of the holes. Will definitely play here again.

29 Dec 2014

tarik

It had been raining for a couple of days prior to playing and was raining on the day of playing. Was told because we booked with iseekgolf that there was no rain checks. The course was unplayable the fairways were totally soaked and the greens had pools of water on them, we couldn't complete our round. Not overly happy that paying $70 to play golf and couldn't finish.

29 Dec 2014

howie17

I just love playing here

25 Dec 2014

hetroswis

Course still a great design and fairly short so good for all golfers. Problem: No driving range to 8 am Very slow 5 and 1/2 to 6 hours to get around Many bunkers GUR or unusable Only a single set of forward markers, some people like to play the course as designed from the back teas.

25 Dec 2014

tislaswat

Well manicured course but the vast number of unrepaired pitch marks on the soft slow greens spoiled the experience.The bunkers had hard-ish sand that felt more like dirt rather than sand. Also the bins near the pro shop and restaurant were overflowing with drink bottles and the toilets were littered with toilet paper and paper towels on the floor.Those bins should be emptied regularly and the toilets cleaned more often as it was rather disgraceful for such a prestigious club. Also the GPS unit in the cart lost satellite connection several times during the round because of "black spots" on the course , so best to take your own range finder.

23 Dec 2014

colinwheat

This is not the first time we have played the Glades and love the course. The course was in excellent condition and will play again when we can

22 Dec 2014

robreslop

This course was in immaculate condition and the layout is excellent. Staff at the course were excellent! Todd in the pro shop was very friendly and anything we asked about was answered with a smile. Absolutely amazing!

19 Dec 2014

thawrabri

Course in great condition, greens excellent will be back

19 Dec 2014

kdog

Tricky course, great fairways, lightning fast greens, and bunkers at every turn - although all bunkers were GUR when I played allegedly due to recent rain destroying the quality of the sand (I'd suggest they just need to add some more sand on top, but as others have suggested it appears they may be struggling for cash). If the bunkers were up to the standard they appear in the course photos it would be a really good test and a great course. Still plenty of fun and the GPS on the carts with hole diagrams and distance to hazards was an added bonus. Will certainly play again at $65.

17 Dec 2014

alan69

Great course well worth the money,good to have GPS on the carts.

15 Dec 2014

theriticr

Great course. Long make sure your driver is working! Greens are good. Wish people would repair ther divets!

05 Dec 2014

motiritri

I found the course to be very user friendly,played it off the yellows on front nine quite short not very challenging,played black tees on the back,a lot more difficult,long par fours400 long ,wide fairways,greens bent ok speed,bunkers need a bit of upkeep,overall a pleasant day teed off at 0830 finished by 1145,no waiting,would play again at a discounted price.

29 Nov 2014

thewelshman

On arriving no staff to serve me ,not much stock in pro shop, fairways very good greens good ,but spent time repairing other people's pitch marks and they supply the tool to do the job what is the matter with golfers that they don't respect the game and other people coming behind them ,bunkers had no sand or very little sand ,I have a feeling that this course is doing it tough money wise ,if they dropped there prices a bit they would have a constant flow of golfers ,in all good day but for a lesser price could have played other courses just as good

28 Nov 2014

vagaprera

Play the glades every week and the course is fantastic! A great layout. The course is lacking distance markers and the GPS system in the carts do not work as they are always searching for a satellite.

28 Nov 2014

benflaherty

Played there on the 25/11/14. Course was in great condition. Cart with Picture GPS was great. Organised spot at 1pm then teed off at 1:55. Played on my own not rushing (played a couple of balls sometimes) and finished by 5. Great afternoon.

26 Nov 2014

biggeoffrey

The Bride and I played The Glades for the first time yesterday and having played a number of courses on "The Coast" we were very impressed. From when you first drive in to when you finally drive out, the experience was first class. Unless you hit straight, and who does, course management plays a huge part if you want a good score. The fairways were in excellent condition and the greens "quick as". Bunkers were well placed to catch the stray shots so again you need to lay up on occasions to avoid paying "the penalty". It took us four hours in a cart which I thought was OK and it would have been even quicker but we had a couple go "Green Jackets" two groups in front. Whilst it is a bit pricey compared to others on "The Coast" to play there the experience is well worth it and we won't hesitate to tee up again when we come back. In summary, a great experience and "Go The Glades".

26 Nov 2014

pajames2

Course in very good condition, however the greens are lightning fast !! It's a great course with wide forgiving fairways for the average golfer but with the greens surrounded by numerous bunkers to test the better players. Had a Glades grilled burger after the game and it was probably the best hamburger i'v eaten :-) Good value game for $70 with a cart, on a course of this quality you can't complain.

26 Nov 2014

trarogoko

Got a great deal of 65 for round and cart from iseekgolf. Very affordable and worth the value. Course in good condition tees and fairways in great condition. Bent grass greens were true but plenty of unrepaired pitch marks, golfers without respect! Will play again shortly for that price

25 Nov 2014

nechithip

Great course but greens and bunkers are in poor condition. Bunkers need more sand (particularly on the first 9 holes). Players need to look after the greens and repair their pitch marks. Pro Shop and cafe look like they are struggling financially - very sad for such a great golf course.

20 Nov 2014

trepramas

The course was in very good condition and we had a very enjoyable day . A great layout one of the best on the Gold Coast . Will be back soon .

19 Nov 2014

adambne

Played The Glades Friday Nov 14 for the first time... Design and quality - outstanding, was generally really impressed with the condition of the course and the layout. The course design was clearly well thought out by Norman & co, with great bunker positioning and use of elevation. Water hazards were ever present, yet very playable for all standard of golfer (the 17th would find a few balls no doubt!). The wetlands landscape is impressive, all the more so when you find out it's a mix of pre-existing and artificially constructed. Only downer in terms of course quality was the excessive pitch marks on some of the greens, perhaps partly due to some recent rain or just a generally soft surface. Many marks were simply un-repaired though, which is really just poor form from the golfers who made them. Pace of play - rubbish unfortunately, possibly due to large social groups, maybe over booking, not sure. Tee'd off at 10:30am and the front 9 took a respectable 2 hours (played through two groups though), but the back...50 mins just for the first 2 holes. I ended up playing through another two groups, but I know the full round was nudging 6 hours for some groups. I get that golf courses need to max bookings, but when you're paying $100+ a round you expect a good pace of play and a marshal to be moving slow groups along. Did not see a marshal once. Staff were nice, carts were good, but my GPS was really temperamental. Practice facility was fine but the bag drop could be better (Brookwater and Hope Island have that nailed down). Having played Hope Island recently I'd have to say I prefer the design and layout of The Glades, but not by much (bunkering at HI is a bit over the top in comparison). Overall, as good as the course is, and as much as I enjoy being on the golf course, I don't think I could handle a 6 hour round at the Glades...will be wary of that next time.

18 Nov 2014

sledawrob

Got the first tee off time for the Morning, which made it easy to play. The course is well maintained and by far one of the best I've played on in a long time. Its nice to see WHITE sand bunkers instead of the cheap yellow sand we are starting to see. Speaking of bunkers, there are allot and if you don't hit straight you'll be sure to find one. So a good test of skill there. Definitely one of my new favorites and will be playing there again soon.

17 Nov 2014

patersonh

The Glades is a highly rated course and deserves the rating. Greg Norman designs encourage thoughtful golf, balancing risk and reward. The weather had been dry with lesser courses showing brown fairways but The Glades remained in excellent condition. The greens were very true without being fast. Every hole feels quite different and all are scenic. If one is playing well enough to also enjoy the ambiance, it is a wonderful round of golf. The pro shop staff are extremely helpful and friendly.

13 Nov 2014

Duggy

The Glades is simply an outstanding golf course and an absolute pleasure to play. As a regular visitor to the Gold Coast, I have played many of the local courses, but for some reason had never played The Glades before, until yesterday. Wow, what a great experience!!! The course itself is beautifully designed and in first class condition. Although not an overly long course, it will challenge golfers at all levels and lure players to take it on. If you love your golf and haven't played here yet, then I recommend that you do. You will not be disappointed. A fantastic golfing experience, well worth the money.

13 Nov 2014

fwed

Well it has been quite a few years since I played The Glades and once again I was impressed the course and facilities were excellent. The staff friendly and helpful. If your ever on the Gold Coast I recommend this course as a must play.The the fairways are great and the greens are superb.

07 Nov 2014

drecons

A very nice course well maintained and in excellent condition considering the lack of decent rain on the Gold Coast in recent months. Wide open fairways, with carpet-like turf, provide plenty of room to manoeuvre and even the rough is very nice to play from compared to other courses. Greens were fairly soft (unrepaired divots everywhere - very annoying when players do not fix their divots) but still very quick. Carts look very new and all have GPS which was handy. Only downside to the whole experience was the receptionist in the pro-shop whom seemed a little disorganised even though I was the only person she had to deal with at the time I arrived. Whilst $69 on iseek may seem a bit pricey, I believe the quality of the course and facilities alone is worth the outlay. Thoroughly recommend this course to all.

04 Nov 2014

lehivamet

Great course, not overcrowded, good value. GPS carts but gps didn't work for 4 holes. Bunkers were different on diffent holes but it appears they are replacing them. Nice sticky greens . No boring holes I rate it best on Gold Coast

29 Oct 2014

nathansherry

Absolutely beautiful. Carpet fairways. Great service. An amazing day with an early tee time!

16 Oct 2014

thohivith

Great course, great value. 10 out of 10 for me.

07 Oct 2014

ponorowro

Great course, well maintained, very forgiving with long wide fairways. Lost of water but not to serious more scenic than anything.

07 Oct 2014

trkeicth

Great course in good condition. Would recommend to everyone. They had the friendliest staff I have met on a golf course in a long time.

06 Oct 2014

geweuadre

My first time at The Glades, played last friday for $69 pp. Not cheap I guess, but seems a fair price for a course that was in great condition and very picturesque. I really like this style of course, wide open fairways, big greens but with trouble lurking everywhere if you aren't careful. I generally don't like courses with houses on the course, but it wasn't intrusive like some courses. Not as long as I thought it would be, but I paid the price for a lack of accuracy off the tee (playing off a 22). There was what looked like a GPS in the cart but it didn't work. It was a bit of a nuisance working out distances manually, I'd recommend bring your own GPS/Smartphone if you have one. Despite small grumbles, it was a treat playing such a nice course, and my golfing buddy over from NZ was impressed too. Hiopefully I'll play better next time...

30 Sep 2014

wijavosla

Great golf course. Really enjoyed it had good degree of difficulty played first thing in the morning so not crowd to contend with. In cart gas helped with not knowing the course. Lots of bunkers and water but only came into play with risk reward shots, plenty of other option to be had.

29 Sep 2014

colinwarren

Great course well groomed, very busy.

29 Sep 2014

miroriwra

Awesome golf course a must for all golfers

25 Sep 2014

wbgillaus

Apart from the bunkers out of play due to rebuilding, there is no reason to complain about the quality of this course. All aspects of the course and surrounding landscaping are beautifully maintained. You can see where the money is being spent compared to courses that are cheaper to play at. This is a typical Norman course from my experience. Huge undulating greens perched above cavernous bunkers. The holes are mix of short and long although the par fives are not particularly long. Short holes have water areas as their defence and careful shot placement is needed. My main issue is that this course is designed for the low marker at the top of his/her game. It's too hard in all respects but especially around and on the greens. If you want to enjoy the game then choose another course. If you just like the test then this is the course for you. PS I play off 3 and I had 9 over without knowing the course (not a disaster) so I am not just whinging because I played badly.

25 Sep 2014

timonapoc

Excellent Golf Course! Greens run straight and true(when you get the line right)at a speed you would expect from a Course like this! Lots of risk/reward holes with probably the last three the pick. Fairways in great condition with our early morning start, my third round at the Glades and anyone looking for a challenging test of their skills need look no further than the Glades for a Golfing getaway on the Gold Coast!!

24 Sep 2014

tristahir

Greg Norman understands that there are many types of golfers and the Glades allows all of them to enjoy their game. There are drivable par 4s but lesser mortals can play to the wide middle fairways and avoid trouble. The 17th is a real knee knocker and I gave up 2 balls to the lake. Overall a brilliant course and one I will go back to when I get the chance.

23 Sep 2014

blondie

A great course in good condition. An excellent challenge. Look foward to playing again

18 Sep 2014

cephevima

I seek booking system worked really well First time I used it and found it hassle free Course is a fantastic layout with plenty of water and well bunkered Course is in need of better ground keeping with many divots left Unrepaired.Sand in bunkers very lumpy and staff not overly friendly Still all in all still a great day out.

17 Sep 2014

moreoneputts

Ease of bag-drop and close proximity of car park on arrival. Easy check-in at pro=shop with iseekgolf booking. Enjoyable day with moderate traffic on course meaning reasonable pace of play. Good mix of pin placements which surprised for a Monday game. Some bunkers out of play with maintenance underway and clearly evident. Greens good surface and pace but not quick. Good value at $65, will be back. (No drinks/food cart on course but there was a sign indicating same for day, with sandwiches drinks available at pro-shop and cold water and drinks machines on course.)

17 Sep 2014

lejepriwe

Really enjoyed the course we had a four ball and not one complaint everyone walked off saying we must come back definitely one of the better courses around.

12 Sep 2014

phifrawic

Excellent course - well presented. Plenty of water to hit over to make the game interesting and challenging but quite playable for average golfers like me.

09 Sep 2014

dribiphac

My favorite golf course on the GC. More than accommodating. Course in good nick and the bent grass greens were perfect as usual. Very tough pin placements this weekend. Highly recommended.

09 Sep 2014

wramojawr

The Glades is a great layout and the greens are always challenging with a lot of Tiers and cleverly disguised swales. Unfortunately maintenance really seems to have fallen over since I last played. A lot of unrepaired divots and 3 -4 holes where bunkers were GUR. Given the weather, no real excuses. Food in the clubhouse is good but staff generally unfriendly.

08 Sep 2014

davidmac007

All very disappointing. Course is still in reasonable condition - feel sorry for green staff as there was a general lack of repair to divots both on fairways & greens. Bunkers were inconsistent with sand. Some even totally out of play. No bag drop assistance & no drinks cart. Overall clubhouse both inside & out as well as the surroundings looking very tired. It all looks like it needs a good clean. Pool area next to units by clubhouse completely empty of water & shading looks like it's been torn & broken for a while - rust showing. For a club with its reputation & standing, it really needs to re look at itself - giving the impression of no money. Also, other "Resort" courses doing things much better for their customers and with a greater eye for detail.

04 Sep 2014

richard harvey

Played early morning, no one in front or behind. Course in great condition apart from bunkers on a couple of holes being restored. This is one of the best courses on the Gold Coast and a pleasure to play. Plenty of water, so take some extra balls.

03 Sep 2014

chavileli

Course was in great condition. Staff were firendly and helpfull.

02 Sep 2014

topohasti

Must say I was disappointed with the recent round at the Glades on Dat 30 August due to the fact that there was no Course Marshall on eh course supervising slow play compounded by the fact that there was no drinks cart on course at same time. Most unusual. Overall, I did not experience value for money and could not enjoy the round due to unreasonable delays experienced throughout the whole round. Don't think I'll be choosing to play The Glades any time soon.

01 Sep 2014

robina

Course was great as usual faultless greens and service

27 Aug 2014

mooseca67

These are the best greens that I played on the coast last week. Run true and roll beautiful. Some bunkers are being restored. Overall brilliant course .......you just can't pls some people.

26 Aug 2014

swiuaresl

I have played THE Glades many times & was very disappointed on this occasion. The greens were not the best although I appreciate this is more a case of people not repairing pitchmarks. The back markers were not out which was very disappointing & the majority of the bunkers were out of play. I have always enjoyed The glades but will not be returning until I have it confirmed the course is back to top condition.

22 Aug 2014

summerhays

Had played course many years ago and had good memories and pleased to say layout and presentation did not disappoint. 5 hour round was an issue course marshall not evident. GPS spent more time searching for satellites than working

18 Aug 2014

yuppie

Played the Glades yesterday 13th August and have to admit I was disappointed at the condition of the course.The Gold Coast is obviously in need of rain as the course was dry and the greens the worst I have seen at the Glades.I understand the bunkers are currently been renovated but the sight of heavy construction machinery on the course is not a good look.Have to say this is not currently a $150 course. I Think $50 is a fairer price considering the present condition of the course.

14 Aug 2014

sostesesp

This is the second time i played the course in 4years. I found the course in good condition and very challenging for a 15 handicap player.i will definetly come back sooner then last time epecially for $65 green fee.

01 Aug 2014

dunteachin

Played here today at $65 iseekgolf price with cart. Excellent value for a cracker of a course. Initial impressions were of wide fairways, big holding greens, lots of bunkers and the use of water on many of the holes. The course offers reward for risk. You can play safety and have a good round, or go for it and have a great one - if you hit it right. A good example comes as early as the second. A long par 4 with water about 250m off the tee which carries on and surrounds the green. There's a generous bailout area for your second shot if a bogey is your aim but a par is there for the taking for those willing to take the short way home. There are quite a few highlight holes for me - I especially liked the 4th, 10th and 11th but my standouts would be the closing three. Probably the best finishing holes I have ever played. All involve water and reward good shots but are still playable if you want to play safe. If I had to choose one course to play for the rest of my days, this might just be it.

31 Jul 2014

bouebreke

Course and Staff very good but 5 hours to play a game far too long

26 Jul 2014

golfadict

played here 19/7 course was fantastic.played from the black tees and was a real challenge extremely long, as per previous comments greens needed work but with the amount of traffic on them were pretty good.staff and clubhouse were great would definatly return.$70 dollars would be hard to beat anywhere i played hope island the day before $150 and wouldnt rush back!!

22 Jul 2014

burgo47

Played the Glades for the first time and was very impressed with both the condition and challenge of the course. I played as a single player and was impressed with the organisational skills of the pro shop staff who got me through the course with no holdups it was much appreciated. There was a lack of signage on the tees showing the hole details and as this was my first time around it would have been challenging without my smart phone and an appropriate app. Thoroughly enjoyed the round and will definitely play the Glades again.

18 Jul 2014

madam

Thanks you Gaunevet foryour comments: ISG has received feedback from the course that they asked to be posted here. Thank you for the honest feedback about your recent game at the Glades, it is unfortunate that with the bent greens being so soft through the winter months that they do mark easily and if left unrepaired or repaired incorrectly they take twice as long to grow back thus scarring the putting surface and also the flow on effect of it looking like poor course presentation. The bunkers are currently scheduled to be rebuilt in 5 stages over the coming 2 years and we have already commenced stage 1, however as it is a costly exercise it will take some time to complete. In regards to the other service related issues we have noted these and will be speaking with the staff to ensure that this level of service is not acceptable at any time. We hope that our commitment to deliver a high quality course condition and golfing experience means that we will see you back at the Glades in the near future so you can see the real Glades.

18 Jul 2014

gauenevet

Played here with a group of about 30 golfers in July. Very sad how fast this place has gone downhill. Orange tees were WAY WAY up the front, the once pristine greens are like minefields, you have to clean off the divots and repair 5 or 6 plug marks on EVERY green before putting. Bunkers were disgraceful, no drinks cart and to top it all off the sour faced girl pouring the beers in the afternoon closed the bar (with about 40 people there) at 4.45pm. For many years The Glades has been my favorite course on the Gold Coast. I will never return.

17 Jul 2014

mgdakin

Very good. Just a shame that so many players don't repair their pitch marks and to a lesser extent, fill in their divots which in places resembled open cut mines.

15 Jul 2014

niswohobr

1st time i've played this course. It was challenging throughout the whole 18. The fairways were dry and grass was way to short. The greens were only satisfactory, which is disappointing consider the price... We went around in just under 4 hrs, and play was generally pretty good. Personally wouldn't go back as the course condition was below what i think is worth the mopey.

14 Jul 2014

thiuecala

Played the course early Saturday morning (12 July 2014)for the bargain price of $69 through iseek. Course is magnificent, wide fairways, not much rough so no problems with slow play (people looking for balls. Greens were fast and and receptive to good shots. Would love to have a go at the course of the back markers. Will definitely be back if any more reduced rates available!

13 Jul 2014

rjp1

Fantastic course. The club provided pitch repairers in every cart and instructions on how to use them,just wish that some people would use them and show some respect to the club as they are trying to maintain a high standard on the greens.

13 Jul 2014

wawalophe

the course was in great condition and I must admit we always enjoy laying there friendly people

12 Jul 2014

mtr

Good to play the course under dry conditions, as in previous years very wet.

12 Jul 2014

wrijofrak

A very enjoyable round, a challenging course where you can wet if you're not straight. Greens very good. The staff very friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to my next round at the Glades.

11 Jul 2014

pavithefr

Great course. Unfortunately there was one slow group (pair!) that meant a wait on every hole and no course marshall address the issue. The course claimed to have a drinks cart. We saw it once in the distance on the front nine, it didn't stop and never saw it again. When this was raised at the proshop the response was basically "not my problem". For anyone intending to play make sure you have some practice putts as they a very slick.

09 Jul 2014

crechirac

A lovely challenging course I look forward to playing it again sometime.

08 Jul 2014

mooch

Great course. Plenty of challenge for the decent golfer but not enough to dishearten the amateur hacker too much. Very well maintained in a beautiful setting.

06 Jul 2014

benny88

Played at the glades yesterday, Beautiful course and property! Practice facility is great, staff were friendly, course wasnt packed. The course itself is amazing in design, some really interesting hole designs that make you think and plan your attack. Had a really good overall, just a few little things would have helped. The sand in the bunkers was pretty average with variation between holes in how hard it was. Made some already hairy bunker shots even more difficult with the varied sand. There were no hole maps/ guides at each hole and with no course guide available made navigating some holes for the first time a bit blind. Also would have been good to have another set of tees in between the championship tees and the golds. At almost 500m difference overall, a set of tees in between would probably get a lot of action. Still great day and a good deal on iseek. Will be back

02 Jul 2014

swostojed

Course in good shape, very enjoyably game. The price was also very attractive

02 Jul 2014

shepy72

Played twice at the course now and was excellent lots of sand and water Very challenging but at the same time enjoyable. Very well maintained course and well Managed . I would recommend the glades to everyone .

30 Jun 2014

thilakoli

Magnificent Course, beautifully kept course, can't wait to play it again.

30 Jun 2014

llicmc

First time playing the Glades. Enjoyable. Challenging, with plenty of water and very slick and undulating greens. Look forward to playing again.

28 Jun 2014

sweetswing

Staff were friendly and helpful. I had just come from playing Twin waters on the Sunshine Coast, in my opinion this course left it for dead. The WOW factor on many of these holes is awesome, I just loved it. It is a MUST play if you play golf! Thanks iseek for changing my tee time when I discovered I was going to be pushed to make my original one. Great service.

28 Jun 2014

kowagospi

The Glades is a magnificent layout always a pleasure to play, the greens are fun. This game we found the bunkers lacking sand the mesh was showing in some. the drinks cart was finished at 1pm on a friday. That whole golfing experience the glades used to offer is slipping. i hope this course gets back on its game it is a wonderful course.

23 Jun 2014

wibbs

I always enjoy playing at the Glades. This was no exception. Everything was in very good condition given the time of year (June). Great value too

22 Jun 2014

viwrabraj

Fabulous golf course to play 18 holes of golf. This course challenged is all and was professional right from the booking to the carts with ice in the Eski and tees+ pencils + score cards.

20 Jun 2014

drsh43

A top quality golf course with challenging holes that need your alert attention. Only disappointment was the many mud bunkers - they should all be GUR until you get them refurbished with sand which is so plentiful here on the Gold Coast. We followed about 30 Japanese golfers and there were many fresh unrepaired pitch marks on most greens and poorly racked bunkers. Your greenstaff must get frustrated by such poor etiquette.

18 Jun 2014

stovie

Played last Saturday and loved the course. Loved the speed of the greens which my group found challenging and rewarding at same time. No GPS and layout on scorecard made it a tad hard but we worked out distances okay. The course is a challenge but worth playing. it brings all your shots into play. Only downside for us was the sour girl on the drinks cart who just didnt seem to care to much and looked like she wanted to be somewhwere else. Total opposite to the young lady in the Pro Shop who made us as visitors feel very welcome and gave us some tips for the round.

17 Jun 2014

shirefrosty

First timer at the Glades. The course itself is very nice, greens hold really well if you want to shoot right at the stick. Found it challenging, more difficult that Hope Island, but still able to shoot a decent score if choosing appropriate shot selection and land in the right areas. Staff friendly. Only negative comments revolve the fact the cart did not have GPS and the scorecard did not show the layout, so for a first time player, made it difficult to see the dangers. We managed to obtain the course book at no charge to be fair to help us around.

11 Jun 2014

sahil

Challenging and enjoyable course. The track is extremely well maintained.

11 Jun 2014

tawrisloc

Great golf course. Always enjoy playing there. Just a shame the club house close so early so you can't get anything after the game. Not good if you want a bit of social bit after. The members actually apologized for their "crappy club" when we could't even get a drink after the game.... The course was very busy so I don't understand from a business point of view why you wouldn't stay open...

10 Jun 2014

dean6595

Enjoyed my game at the glades it's very well kept and played ok for first time not a hard course just need to play a little smart greens fast and a little hard to read course was very clean all in all ill give it a 8/10 it's a bit on the dear side for that money they should have a drinks cart and a better score card ( very basic) apart from the course itself the biggest problem the glades has is slow play its a disgrace tee,d off no one in site got to the second and group of three waiting for group of five just not good enough for a course like this I've read other reviews about same thing so there's a real problem there.

10 Jun 2014

leecameron

Challenging course but enjoyable playing despite the cons.

10 Jun 2014

gichalolo

A little disappointing that the drinks cart was working on a public holiday. Other courses were fully operational. Expected a bit more from the more prestigious courses

10 Jun 2014

klaus1

Not a good start for our fist game at the Glades. We arrived early on Saturday for our 12pm tee off. Got to the first tee and had 3 Groups in front of us and needless to say it took 35 minutes to do the first short par 4. All day was the same and as we were in a Two ball, well it was terrible. Saw the ranger at the 5th hole and he said he would fix it, but all was Crap. Nearly 6 hours and didn't finish the 18th because of darkness!!! Not good enough....sorry! You want the Big Bucks, so give the Big service!!! Course itself is beautiful and i would love to go back, but it would have to be a Free-be day, as we wouldn't pay that money again!!!! All the best to you if you go there!!!! Peter........Brisbane

09 Jun 2014

crikebacli

Excellent course in excellent condition. A good test for all standard of players. Booked through iseek almost 12 months ago but the course was unplayable due to rain so The Glades proshop put us in the book for these circumstances. We were still in the book and so able to play (we laso added another 4 players).

04 Jun 2014

pregadabr

Great course in excellent condition Have played here once before(8 yrs ago) & it has only gotten better Will definitely return again soon

23 May 2014

didley

Gorgeous course, one of the nicest on the Gold Coast. Played on May 15 morning after a night of heavy rain, and the greens were still superfast. We found the greens the most challenging on the Coast because of speed and undulations. 18 holes took the 3 of us only 4 hours - no hold-ups or waiting. Finished with a delicious lunch served to us by the friendly happy chef. Will definitely return when we can afford it!

16 May 2014

fronoslov

Exceptional golf course. Great conditions, difficult greens to read but in superb nick. It

13 May 2014

sporalivi

I played on Anzac Day and the course was in excellent condition. The pro shop staff were very friendly and everything was well organised.

05 May 2014

mancoadsimka

Excellent course, after the rain still in good condition, bunkers GUR but excepted. No bag drop staff member, staff behind the counter was good, at the end of 9 a different guy could not understand my english whenasking where do I buy food, he as more interested in the wedding that was going on which stopped us getting to the 10th tee off for 10 minutes. No real holds up all day until the 17th for 5 minutes which was great on a saturday. Overall pretty good day.

04 May 2014

willy13

Pros- Fantastic course, amazing condition, greens pure and play was at good pace. Cons- no drinks cart on Anzac day!!?, no food ready to go at half way ie pies etc, staff unfriendly, borderline rude.

29 Apr 2014

preswaswo

Great day out at The Glades. Beautiful course begs you to have a go off the tee ! Greens nice and soft, holding long distance approach shots.. just wish people would repair their pitch marks ! Great value on ISeek. SPECIAL ..

29 Apr 2014

miggel

Played the course on Easter Monday and overall it was a good experience. Greens were very soft and we had to work around a few large divots but other than that the pace of play was great and the course was in good condition.

28 Apr 2014

SimonKeller

Overall as usual the course was quite good. Only bone to pick would be that the greens looked like they had been cored a few weeks back and were still recovering and were much slower than in the past. There were also quite a few blemishes/holes in the greens. All up though still a great day and enjoyed playing there. Staff are always very helpful and friendly.

27 Apr 2014

robw5390

Liked the layout and condition of the course. Don't know if this was the norm, but day ruined by on not one but two occasions people jumping in front of us and causing us to wait all day.

26 Apr 2014

mp33purist

Played on 24th and the course wasn't busy being midweek but I had expected more people to be there with the holidays. Greens were very soft on approach shots making shot selection a challenge. Was a great day out.

26 Apr 2014

frokestib

Played Easter Monday and had a great day. Course was in excellent condition and weather was great. Great to play on bent greens again. If there was to be one criticism it would be quality of sand in bunkers but overall is my favourite layout on Gold Coast

25 Apr 2014

wayneatplay1

Fabulous day out @ the Glades on Easter monday. Looking forward to a return round very soon!!! Wayne

24 Apr 2014

prowotril

Great track. Played off the black tees on Easter Saturday. 4 hour round. loved the layout and bent greens.

22 Apr 2014

raycraigen

Was gr8 weather to play the glades.Play was too slow but course in gr8 condition except for nasty sand in bunkers.No course marshall either.Greens unreadable

22 Apr 2014

rdmddddaop

Fantastic course a real challenge. It was my first time but I will definately play again. Course management a key. Course was in great shape apart from the bunkers which were a bit hard and dry

22 Apr 2014

pridafris

Good course tricky greens

22 Apr 2014

spigotabo

Absolouty loved the entire visit. Pro shop greeted us warmly. The practice range allowed some early bugs and nerves to be ironed out. We played with two members Jim and Margarete who we wonderful hosts. I have already contacted some friends in MLB and ACT telling them a day or two at the Glades is a must. We will definitely be back. Cheers JP

20 Apr 2014

jboyd

Great value and a great round of golf.... took advantage of $65 iseek special, early morning start, apart from the odd GUR and inconsistencies in bunkers, course in excellent condition! Most enjoyable, challenging layout that rewards good course management! Will be back!

11 Apr 2014

antbytes

Beautiful day. Nice course. Great friend. Beer cold. Best round I've had in ages. Who cares what I shot.

11 Apr 2014

wreslegas

A beautiful course well set up and very playable. Definitely be back again.

11 Apr 2014

brendanhall

played the glades on an iseekgolf price of $65.00. what excellent value, course was in great condition, no wind and sunny a perfect day, greens were soft enough to get grip, and true to put on. some bunkers were GUR. Fairways were excellent.

11 Apr 2014

vivichech

Arrived at 7:30am for tee off only to find the pro shop was closed. My playing partner had been given the keys to a buggy and the pro (who seemed to be the only employee at the course) had to close up to take care of something else. We teed off on time only to find ourselves in front of the rudest trio of golfers I have ever had the misfortune of meeting - starring at their watches as we hit off (considering that we hit off on time and they weren't due to hit off for 10 min) and driving 250m down the fairway to accuse us of slow play. After we let them play through, we then had to wait for them! No drink cart all round. No one to greet us at bag drop off. Couldn't buy a smile from the guy at the bar. Generally no evidence of customer service all round. Course was good but no better than others in area. Course 4/5; Experience 2/5

09 Apr 2014

tiwahethi

Loved it, great course in great shape. Friendly members and were around in 4 hours

06 Apr 2014

wrericosp

Had a great round at The Glades.Course was in excellent condition, tough but fun. The staff were great, good food and good facilities. Reasonably quiet thursday afternoon so no problem with congestion.

21 Mar 2014

long

One of the best courses ive played, Course was in great condition. Creeping Bent Grass as greens were a delight to putt on fairways like carpet.... every lie was pure. $90 including a cart great deal, cant wait to play again.

17 Mar 2014

robcorp

The course was mainly in good condition. One or two fairways looked to have recently been cored. The greens were in good condition. The staff were friendly. I would have no hesitation playing there again.

11 Mar 2014

maymay

Played here on Saturday the 8th of March. Course was in great condition, and the greens very receptive. In fact I don't ever remember seeing them quite as soft as they were over the weekend, which unfortunately meant a lot of people didn't fix pitch marks on the putting surface. This is not the clubs fault though, and for most part it didn't cause too much trouble. The greens always rolled true, but as I've read in some other reviews, definitely take a second look at some of your lines. There are a few deceptive undulations that will leave you scratching your head. Still one of my favorite courses at the Coast and if you haven't played it is a must if you visit the coast

11 Mar 2014

hegesakoh

I've played The Glades many times and is still my favourite course on the Gold Coast. While it's not the cheapest going around booking through iseekgolf eased the pain. I'd have no hesitation in recommending The Glades in the future.

10 Mar 2014

matt_c

Played yesterday (8th march), was a Saturday so expected to be busy but in front of us was a group of 4 and two groups of 5. First nine took nearly 3.5 hrs. Second nine quickened up a touch but really wasn't that fast. All that aside the course was in pretty good nick. I missed all the bunkers today (1st time ever) so can't comment. Some looked a little hard though. The greens were super soft and a little scuffed. Don't think any of the groups in front of us repaired any pitch marks because we were repairing 2-4 pitch marks each on every green. It seems to be the common theme when playing the glades, it's a shame because it's a great course and the best greens I have played in the coast. Will always return as I love playing here.

09 Mar 2014

jimmyjoe69

A mate and I played the Sunday comp here and very impressed. In great condition, pity I didn't hit my irons close enough as very big greens and lots of undulations. lol. I look forward to coming back again.

07 Mar 2014

hiwribrit

Great layout with some challenging holes for higher handicappers but generally I like the set. Couple of poor things were the pitch marks on the greens, generally heaps on every green and the bunkers haven't got any sand in them. Many with mud. Great layout outweighs the couple of negatives and I will go back.

06 Mar 2014

chiwistek

The Glades was in great condition for my round of golf. The staff were friendly and very helpful.

01 Mar 2014

lodebrobr

Course in very good condition. These greens have to be the best I have played on in a while.

01 Mar 2014

jasonmurph

Fantastic played off the black which is longer than i am used to(not a long hitter)faiways were great rough was fluffy so dont miss greens were true i found hard to read though great experience oh some of the bunkers very deep

26 Feb 2014

wroswispo

This was a very nice course to play, it was in very good condition. I got around in just under 3 hours and really enjoyed the round.

25 Feb 2014

sithastabr

Great! Except 1 hall fairway was not good condition, other fairways and greens were beautiful.

19 Feb 2014

swingerroo

Sadly I have to report that this course is on the downward slide. Starting with trying to buy something decent in the proshop to trying to get a beer after a round and something decent to eat is nor possible. As for playing there is no sand in the bunkers, no service, no marshalls and no drinks cart..apart from that all is good at the Glades...NOT! Won't be back!

19 Feb 2014

cravenisl

What a fantastic golfing experience, I managed 18 holes in 3hrs and 20 minutes! Everything about this course is excellent. Money well spent, other courses love to offer a round for less and what you get is a lot less....

17 Feb 2014

kingypk

What an absolute disappointment, The Glades is not any where near as good as it was when I played their 18 months ago. Anybody who paid $150 for a game should demand 70% of their money back, no more carts on paths so everyone drives over the fairways, the greens are good, the fairways littered with weeds, the place looks rundown. The pricing is also unfair I had a birthday voucher valued at $95.00, I booked my playing partner through iseek golf for $71.98 and now you can get a game for $60.00. Bitterly disappointing we would not rush back.

12 Feb 2014

gedroloso

What a cracking course, this place has you thinking all the time. You create your own destiny here by always being tempted to take on a bit more than you can chew! Love the layout and have played the course a number of times now, the greens are rewarding when you attack and would be the best on the coast. Well done to the ground staff, as the course is in great shape. Keep up the good work guys !!!

09 Feb 2014

freprowri

Course and greens were in great condition. We were not held up once all day. Very enjoyable day had by all and great value at $75. The only negative was there was no drinks cart on the day but carts had eskies so not a major issue.

05 Feb 2014

drimoprog

Always enjoy our round at the Glades :)

04 Feb 2014

provejeui

Great service , excellent facilities , we enjoyed a great days golf .

30 Jan 2014

photratra

Played the Glades on Friday 24th Jan as is always the case fairways were superb and the greens were great. The bunkers had been re sanded since i last played at Christmas at $75 on iseek it is well worth the money

28 Jan 2014

tinsanity

Good greens nice layout not to difficult good for $70

28 Jan 2014

theeastman

Overated for the price. Coming from melbourne the course was visually stunning but quite a boring course. Typical resort course with a few norman fancy bunkers. played off the black tees and you can hit the ball anywhere and still find the fairway. Would play again but would never pay full price. Cant talk about the bunkers as i was only in one the whole day. Still probably the best course on the coast as all the others Palm Meadows, Royal pines are just really bad courses when not in tournament condition.

21 Jan 2014

mike99

Just a pleasure to go around The Glades. Course is in very good shape, and the greens were grassy, true and unlike most courses in SEQ they actually had a bit of springiness, leaving a pitch mark so bring a repair tool. Pace was good, the layout always thought provoking and challenging. My favourite Gold Coast course.

21 Jan 2014

baprikisw

Played for the second time at the Glades. Course was in excellent condition except for the very ordinary bunkers. I love the layout and enjoyed the round. Some bunkers had sand (still firm) while others had no sand at all. Advised drinks cart available but never saw it. Finished at 5pm only to have the pro shop and clubhouse closed. This club clearly doesnt want to make money off the people at the club. We went to a nearby pub and spent our money there instead. I won't be coming back any time soon for poor service.

20 Jan 2014

moffittjr

Great golf course online booking with iseekgolf.com was excellent

19 Jan 2014

hujarse

Played The Glades 13th Jan and it was in fantastic condition. I played off the black tees and it is a challenge. Not unfair and a good score is there if you hit fairways. Greens are very good as are fairways, tees, and despite other posts, bunkers (decent technique in bunkers is always a requirement and not a given). I'm booking in to play again right now. Best course on the Gold Coast still.

18 Jan 2014

lechenesw

Played Saturday the 12th. I love this place. Teed off at 5.45am and went around with a member. Although course isn't conditioned as it was when I played here 5 years ago, the layout is still first class. Compared to the state of other Gold Coast resort courses, this still ranks as a top course.

15 Jan 2014

geraldjurie

Great course design & greens were in very good condition. A couple if bunkers were GUR but this course is in top 5 in Queensland. Black tees are a real challenge but only recommend for single figure handicappers. Gold tees are move than enough.

13 Jan 2014

swingerroo

This course has become a joke! No sand just dirt in the bunkers which makes it impossible to play out of...what course charges a heap of money to play a course that is unplayable. I won't be back until someone can tell me they have been completely fixed. I also couldn't believe how bad the grounds around the clubhouse looked. The swimming pool in front of the clubhouse was empty and looked derelict. When I finished my round I couldn't gey any food or drink as everything was closed up ynclyding teh pro shop which incidentally had absolutely no stock in it !!

13 Jan 2014

andycapii

Played this course for the first time on 9/1/14. Very nice. All aspects of the course were great and we had a great time...got held up by a group of 4 who waved us through and then all flowed nicely. Will play again if on special but has just replaced Palmer Gold Coast as my favorite course for now.

12 Jan 2014

adaloan

Absolutely terrific. I seek golf is great value and makes it affordable to play more golf on great courses like the glades. Fairways and course in general were in great nick. Greens a little slower than I'm used to but overall had a great day.

10 Jan 2014

uopresach

An very good course that is challenging on most holes.......

09 Jan 2014

mephaslah

Great game, with no one one the front nine. I wouldn't pay full price to play here though as the course really needs a freshen up

05 Jan 2014

spebabohi

great course second time playing here fairways good got into two bunkers had no problems getting out greens were good had a few pitch marks however this is to be expected as they are so receptive just wish all players would repair pitch marks also played with the same ball all round. this is a thinking mans golf course

04 Jan 2014

dove115

For such a picturesque course the greens were in poor condition, I would play there again as the fairways are in spectacular condition but would find out the condition of the greens first as that was the only let down.

03 Jan 2014

drefrinej

It was a shame that we were not told the greens had been cored and that bunkers were out of play.

02 Jan 2014

mancoadsimka

Excellent day on a golf course.Staff great, course in good condition except the bunkers, they were usually unplayable. Many are GUR but why? I would expect that they would be in better shape as many reviews say the same thing about bunkers over a long period of time. The issue needs resolving as you would expect the whole course to in playable for the price. A very hot day and the drinks cart around several times.

30 Dec 2013

wriwresti

HAD A GREAT DAY YESTERDAY, COURSE WAS MAGNIFICENT,WE DID NOT HAVE OTHER PLAYERS PUSHING US THRU AT ALL UNTIL THE 16TH HOLE BUT WE LET THEM THRU AND ALL GOOD. LUCKY WE HAD A LOT OF BALLS AS THERE WAS A BALL THIEF HIDDEN ON COURSE SOMEWHERE. ONLY FAULT WAS WHEN WE FINISHED WE COULD NOT HAVE A BEER AS EVERYTHING WAS CLOSED UP. BUT OVERALL WE HAD AN EXCELLENT DAY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

28 Dec 2013

mattyjm

Nice course ,well presented and a challenge all . Bunkers are a little disapointing but everthing else is in great condition .

27 Dec 2013

vobribrek

Nice course

25 Dec 2013

drothejij

Course play on the 18th of December was woefully slow.....took 2 hours to play first five holes....we gave up and skipped ahead to the 11th hole.......it's all good to accept corporate golf groups but with the extra cash you get from them employ a course marshall to keep them moving.....there were plenty of people complaining but apparently they didn't have any staff there until 1:30 in the afternoon to jump in a cart about 3 hours after we hit off......very disappointing to spend cash at a quality course like this and get held up.

19 Dec 2013

dunolly

enjoyed the course greens have been cored bunker damage otherwise great

16 Dec 2013

bobpam

Booked a few weeks ago for an afternoon round for 3 at the cheaper price of $79 each. A few days before playing I noticed that the price quoted for similar time slots had reduced to $69 pp. By the time we got to the first green we realized why. Greens had very recently undergone seasonal renovations that had not been shown at time of our booking. Had I known, probably would not have played even at reduced price because the reason we wanted to play Glades again was for it's wonderful and differently grassed greens for most of us Queenslanders. Round was pitifully slow on Friday afternoon and pace of play and dress standards obviously not policed. Overall disappointed with experience although fairways were in good nick.

15 Dec 2013

phiuocabr

This golf course is becoming like the old Laguna Quays. It used to be such a great golf course. If you enjoy playing your bunker shots from a surface similar to a road, then play here. If you like paying $70 and turn up to see an inch of sand on the greens and not be told that coring had just taken place. Play here. If you enjoy one staff member behind the bar serving over 20 people. Drink here. And $5000 a year membership ?? You have got to be joking..

13 Dec 2013

robdagolfer

Played The Glades yesterday. Was bitterly disappointed that the greens had only just been cored 2 days ago. No mention of it during the booking process. I was looking forward to playing on the bent grass greens. The lady at the pro shop was apologetic, but that's not good enough.I would not have played there if I had known the state of the greens. After driving from Brisbane north side it was a definite letdown. The bunkers were also out of play due to a storm the night before! The course apart from the greens/bunkers was in excellent condition.

13 Dec 2013

Dazza

Beautiful well maintained course, very affordable when booking on Iseek, not very busy at all, friendly staff, food great, will definitely play again

04 Dec 2013

jogosidri

Beautiful golf course. Fun driving on generous fairways. he greens have challenging subtle breaks that take a little getting used to. I rate it one of the best in Qld.

29 Nov 2013

baddawg220

The Glades is one of my favorite courses on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately it seems that things have changed a lot in the past 6 months or so. As stated in several other reviews, sand in bunkers is basically non existent. Nobody at the bag drop. The greens, which are normally excellent, were slow and furry. There's no drinks cart. Disappointed to say the least.

29 Nov 2013

swingerroo

Played the Glades recently and found that the course continues to deteriorate in its condition ..of particular concern is the quality of the bunkers..they have become holes in the ground with dirt in them..as this is a feature of Normans designs it takes a great deal of impact out of the overall experience..not to mention making a lot of the up and downs impossible..comeon Glades owner spend some money and fix them!

27 Nov 2013

fraswespo

I love the Glades, its a great course, we play here everytime its on sale. Disappointing to not have drink cart on the course for the day. The service is not good and not what you expect from a resort club. Bunkers are in bad condition, but we have had alot of rain so its to be expected.

25 Nov 2013

zed44

Played yesterday thought the course played tremendous. Nice level tees, good fairways and greens. Challenging course that you can still score on. I think the slick greens and greenside bunkers would eat up high handicappers. Thought $79 through iseekgolf was good value.

24 Nov 2013

caslovabr

Upon arrival it was clear that things have changed over the years, and I hope it doesn't go down the same path as Palm Meadows. No one there to greet us and take bags. The pro shop had half the stock it used to, and the lack of service noticeable. No drinks cart!!! mmm. The course itself, while a fantastic layout is suffering. The greens are dotted with unrepaired pitch marks and you could fix ten around your ball and it wouldn't make a difference.The bunkers were a disgrace and although the faces of them have suffered due to the rain, there is no excuse for the condition of the base of them which could have improved with a simple rake. It was frustrating not seeing any greenskeepers working on them. Money must be an issue. If the could employ someone to fix pitch marks at the end of the day the greens would be superb.

21 Nov 2013

geoff

Overall a great course. A great layout, most holes in ver good condition even though we played after several days of storms. Bunkers were very average. Where is the sand?

21 Nov 2013

phostechi

Course fantastic to play

21 Nov 2013

protabrat

Great course and is enjoyable to play.

19 Nov 2013

gkellt

Wowee what a course. fantastic fairways, greens and bunkers. Great pro shop staff also.

12 Nov 2013

tjbaxter

Had a fantastic day, trying to think and plan and then play my way through each challenging hole. Superbly conditioned, couldnt fault it. Even the bunkers seemed ok, only went in one and came out ok. The yardage book is really good but a bit overpriced at $10

09 Nov 2013

maccag

first time player.course in great condition and greens a pleasure to putt on. State of bunkers did not match the excellent condition of the rest of the course. I have not played any other gold coast course for many years so cannot compare with the neighbours. it compares favourably with such courses as twin waters and noosa springs for value and condition.

09 Nov 2013

monty1

This was the first time I had played the Glades, 2 ball teed off at 0730 Black tees, No warm-up as driving range was not open by 7am. The course is in really good nic. I enjoyed some long par 3's at 200m plus. I hit the bunkers a few times which are so hard with NO SOFT SAND. So many people complain about the bunkers over the Coast I think the clubs should listen. It took 5 hours to play with NO staff to keep play flowing. The greens were in good condition little slow but true. I would recommend the $69 iseek deal.

05 Nov 2013

godzilla

Always a great course. 3rd time playing; and all 3 times the 18th hole crucified me. I will be back!

04 Nov 2013

moabrahams

Brilliant well maintained and extra amazing

03 Nov 2013

bennymcgwire

This is a fabulous course in great condition but I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE BUNKERS ARE IN SUCH POOR SHAPE. There are very few that have any sand in them at all to speak of. WHY? This is the Gold Coast for god's sake. Fix the Bunkers. A superb course that deserves better than this. 3 stars should be 5.

13 Oct 2013

wanaswifr

Course was in great nick today. The price online is great value for Such a top notch course. Staff great. Surprising not many on the course so really pleasant to get around easily, no waiting etc

07 Oct 2013

hachithaf

the course is always well kept, a pleasure to play on. Egon

03 Oct 2013

vemecodep

This is the best course on the Gold Coast. Long with plenty of bunkers and water.

01 Oct 2013

thirddegree

Great course, the best on the Coast. Friendly staff which offer the first impression of the course. Will definitely be back as soon as possible. Greens are the best I have played on, and the fairways are well maintained. If you visit the Coast, you must play here.

30 Sep 2013

bennyisles

Played this great course for a 2nd time recently. In my opinion hands down the 'most fun' course on the gold coast. Great condition every time, great scenery and isn't too penal on balls hit off the fairways (e.g. Brookwater). Will definitely be back again.

25 Sep 2013

vothewrak

I thought the course was in great condition and will definitely be returning for another game

23 Sep 2013

dannynunan

Played today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Went off the black tees and it was a real challenge. Immaculate course presentation and some real wow factor views off the tee on some holes. Would love to play again.

22 Sep 2013

protabrat

Great course, greens in great condition and the course overall in great condition. One of the best courses I have played.

13 Sep 2013

kenw

Great course, in great condition. Very playable and has bent grass greens which are not common in south east Queensland. This means a divot for almost every approach shot. Even with this locals seem to repair nearly all divots. Would recommend to anyone to play.

12 Sep 2013

bomberbear

Great course in very good knick. Lots of run off the tee, fairways nice for iron play. Water plays a part when you make errors off the tee. Plenty of fairway bunkers too, but was lucky to avoid them for the most part of the round. Greens were soft with deep pitch marks. Greens are consistent but not straight up & down. Had a shocking putting day.... You can't 4-putt from 10m on a par 3 when you hit the GIR can you? Friendly staff, good facilities. Some very slow groups of 4 playing ahead made the opportunity to really think about my next shot, and hit a couple practice shots as well with no one behind me.

10 Sep 2013

bibrewras

Played the course again.. One of my favourites.. Greens and fairways in top condition.. one of the best courses in Qld.

01 Sep 2013

woodsy51

We booked and played on a Sunday afternoon and found the course to be in excellent condition. The course certainly requires a lot of thought in your shot selection and the placement of bunkers (plenty of them) challenges even the best of players. The course staff were very accomadating and we could not fault the experience. Despite being so close to a major highway, the vehicle noise level is not that noticeable and this makes for a pleasureable golfing experience. I would not hesitate to recommend, and will definetly be back to play again - real value for money.....

27 Aug 2013

wramojawr

The Glades is really pushing Lakelands and Hope Island for bragging rights on the Gold Coast. A challenging layout with some fairly daunting approaches as well as greens with more than a little bite will have you thinking your way around the golf course. Great 19th and a great place for a post match review over some good food and a cold ale

26 Aug 2013

hammies

The best I've played in Queensland thus far. All other Qld courses should take note of the bent grass putting surface. Awesome.

22 Aug 2013

rauowresl

Always enjoy playing the Glades it is still in good condition and the greens are still of a high standard

22 Aug 2013

stakgriff31

great condition ,loved the greens and the layout, finally had 34 points on the Gold Coast !! very quiet day very few on the course breezed through.

21 Aug 2013

stevee

I enjoyed the company of one of the members yesterday afternoon (thank you Ernst) and was very impressed with the layout and condition of the course, particularly the greens, which are the best I have experienced so far on the Gold Coast. We played off the black markers and, being off a 10 handicap I found the course to be set up fairly and an ideal challenge (not too difficult.) By the way, the green fees through iSeekgolf were much less than dealing direct with the course.

21 Aug 2013

hitemstr8

Great course in good condition overall. A couple of damp patches and GUR areas, but found none of them. Had a good day.

30 Jul 2013

gpickering

Still a beautiful course, greens had heaps of divet marks though, more from the patrons lack of repair work than the greenkeepers no doubt. One or two bunkers were under repair though I managed to avoid them for the most part. Rough was overdue for a mow as you had to be on top of your ball to find it if you missed the fairway. Still one of the dearest courses on the Gold Coast but well worth the extra dollars.

28 Jul 2013

bazzardino

It rained the day that I played The Glades, and this followed recent heavy rains, so the fairways were very wet. These are not the most favourable circumstances to play a course, but nevertheless it was still enjoyable. The welcome in the Pro-shop was friendly and helpful. The course itself has wide fairways and if you can keep reasonably straight, you can manoeuvre the bunkers, and water hazards without too much difficulty. the greens are large without too many swales. They were in reasonable condition considering the previous rains, and the fairways fairly flat. Overall a very good golf course and one I would like to play in more favourable conditions

25 Jul 2013

geoff2saint

Played The Glades on sunday the 14th July. The course was is great condition. Pro shop staff where fantastic, friendly, very helpful and let us tee off early. We got round in 3 hours and 20 minutes Still one of the Top 3 courses on the coast.

15 Jul 2013

utsy

Fairway grass not in its best condition that I have played on at this course but due to all of the rain the course is in a good condition

06 Jul 2013

woswachos

Played the course early in the morning with my son (9 handicap). Loved the course overall, great layout, and in pretty good condition. Greens were soft, and some bunkers out of play, but while soft,the greens ran beautifully, even early. Played off the Black markers, and while my son was comfortable with the distances, I found the course a real challenge (12 handicap)needing to hit hybrid to many par 4s even after hitting most fairways. For a social game, I would play the yellow markers next time. I agree with the many comments about pitch marks and divots, it says much more about players than course management. So simple to be considerate of others and simply repair your own marks on fairways and greens. Course and staff were very good, thankyou.

27 Jun 2013

thebeerman

Is this previous reviewer serious,I played here today and course in great shape and actually played Palmer Gold Coast last week and that course was in poor condition, as for layout issue please! it is a great test as we found with the breezey conditions today.

26 Jun 2013

doswephet

Thought the layout of the course was boring

25 Jun 2013

wipodapra

One of the best courses I've ever played!

13 Jun 2013

ticacouit

I had forgotten just how nice the glades was. Just wish I could play there more often. The changes in elevation on some holes make it very picturesque. Played off the blacks and found it a challenge on the par 3s.

09 Jun 2013

potiricoc

Really nice course, soft greens make for a great approach and still a lot of speed for some exciting putting. Nice layout and even after a heavy downpour it was still playing beautifully. The ice-bin on the carts was a nice touch for keeping drinks cool. Looking forward to next time.

29 May 2013

cocrelapr

Thank you to the Glades Golf Club. Whilst l have played the course several times before the others in my playing group hadn't and were full off praise for the way the course was presented on the day. It really was in picture perfect condition and the weather was great to boot. Next year l will be bringing back 12 players and will use isekgolf to book the rounds in advance.

28 May 2013

phejiuedr

Had such an amazing time looked after us really well would be going back for sure.

17 May 2013

mangry

Course played perfect as it always does.. Seeing as no one was around that early thought I'd play off the black markers.....Absolutely loved it...Greens were imaculate...

11 May 2013

noosaaaa

Magnificent golf course, I loved the soft greens which were lightning fast. No matter how bad you play you will still feel like a pro on this beautiful course

25 Apr 2013

rnhood

Course was very wet after a previous night's storm so this impacted the experience. However, with the exception of the bunkers, the course played pretty well. I don't know if the condition of the bunkers related to the previous night's rain or is typical of the usual condition. As other reviewers have noted, the greens had plenty of pitch marks which reflects on players rather than the course staff. Overall, a reasonably enjoyable game

19 Apr 2013

ellenpe

Greens were in the process of coring and sanding. Found this out on book in, and was unable to find reference to it online after the round. Heavily watered greens were super soft so fun when on yardage. Look forward to playing course some time in future when in proper shape.

07 Apr 2013

madam

Thank you for your feedback. If the round was booked via our system here, there was a notation in the rate that stated greens were being renovated and you would have received the special rate. Ill pass the note onto the course as well.

05 Apr 2013

cikajowro

the staff were coring greens and sanding same, we could not play out one hole I believe this should be know when you make a booking.

05 Apr 2013

shootermagavin

I have played the course many times over the years and i feel that it is the best design and overal maintained course on the gold coast as it is always in great condition. I was pleasantly surprised when we played it again recently, how good of conditon it was still in considering all the rain and 2 floods that they have had to recover from this year already. It is a credit to their maintenance team!!!!! Greens bit soft after over night rain but still played very smooth & true. Clubhouse & maintenance staff very polite & helpful. Service standards have gone down over the past few years but we will still be back for sure.

04 Apr 2013

jakethemuss

Course was in reasonable condition. Fairways were excellent, bunkers were poor, greens were average very soft with lots of un repaired pitch marks and spikearks all over

01 Apr 2013

stadromana

A very enjoyable layout and not your typical Norman design, as there are not the 200+ meter carries over rough from the black marks. The par 3s are great, but the 5s have a sameness about them. A couple of brutally long 4s which is typical Norman. Putting surfaces are very true but very soft, with copious unprepared / poorly repaired pitch marks. Many bunkers were out of play or in poor condition, assume the recent storms caused this. Overall, a good place on the Gold Coast to play.

31 Mar 2013

kjn

Very friendly and helpful staff. Fairways in good condition, some challenging holes without being overly difficult. Would play here again

31 Mar 2013

schmuck

Still in good condition, particularly after recent storms. Played from the blacks and enjoyed the challenge.

26 Mar 2013

morse

Considering all the rain they have had, the best course I have played.

28 Feb 2013

dhahn

I have played many courses including hyatt Coolum, Noosa Srings, Pelican waters and this is now my Number #1. Course was in great condition, greens are perfect and ground staff very obliging

12 Feb 2013

jockinhausen

A great course in layout, presentation and service. Will be back to play again for sure.

23 Jan 2013

leegwy

Enjoyed the course, was in good condition. Definitely will be playing here again.

21 Jan 2013

leegwy

Enjoyed the course, was in good condition. Definitely will be playing here again.

21 Jan 2013

glennosborne

Lovely course. Well presented and maintained. Fairways lovely couch and good greens but alittle soft and prone ballmarks and spike marks. Very enjoyable round with reasonable speed of play. Overall a great morning.

20 Jan 2013

thawreche

Was a great course! Buitiful surrounds and a few trick tee off positions.

20 Jan 2013

glyn08

Absolutely fantastic, course facilities and staff. From the moment our group arrived we felt so welcomed. The price offered by iseek is incredible.

18 Jan 2013

arabella

Remarkably beautiful course in superb condition. Greens can be tricky and this adds to the challenge - you have to get the line and speed absolutely spot on. Slightly pricey to play regularly, and the soft greens suffer from inconsiderate golfers who do not repair the pitch marks.

14 Jan 2013

limpydigger

Played Glades this week and was absolutely delighted with the entire experience. Manicured fairways, very challenging water hazards and enough bunkers to demand careful course management and approach planning. We played two days after some rain and the bunker sand was a little heavy (shouldn't have been in there should I) but the rain softened the greens allowing some very direct approach shots. The bent grass greens were every true although sadly they were marked badly by some lazy individuals who failed to use the green forks provided. Friendly staff, excellent lunch and very cold beer at the end. Loved it.

10 Jan 2013

cremiprin

Course is in great shape. Vey enjoyable, from bag drop off service through to 18th hole.

07 Jan 2013

regevanom

Great course. Challenging off the back tee.

07 Jan 2013

jonjon

The Glades is one of the premier golf courses in QLD. The overall conditions were good with realistic fast greens! Even with some rain breaks we managed to complete our game within 3.5 hours on a Saturday afternoon~ Definitely an excellent choice for a good game of golf with some challenges~

07 Jan 2013

murrayhansen

The Glades is a top-tier course with outstanding greens. Sure, there are a few pitchmarks from lazy golfers who don't repair their damage but no more than usual for bent grass greens. There is no excuse given they provide free pitchmark repair tools in each cart. The course is challenging but fair, with rewards for good shots and punishment for bad shots, as one would expect. The back nine is particularly good with two of the longest par fours I have seen (from the black markers). Greens were the best I have seen on the Gold Coast - true and reasonably quick. Nice meals at reasonable prices in the clubhouse, with great views out towards the 10th tee. Hard to rate The Glades highly enough and I will be back.

07 Jan 2013

mattlach

Really enjoyed my round here, amazing course, well looked after, great design, quality facilities. Well done The Glades.

05 Jan 2013

crawritaj

The course is probably the best looked after ok the coast, very nice! As for playing they push to many people on. We didn't finish 18 holes because we had enough of waiting 5-10 minutes at each hole. This puts a damper on the day and would in future make me want to go else where

04 Jan 2013

therocsta

I have played the Glades many times, and I am usually impressed with the condition of the greens, but unfortunately not on this occasion. The amount of badly repaired pitch marks and unrepaired pitch marks was ridiculous. And the decision not to have the old pin placement maps in the carts I think is a bad one, especially for new guests to the club. Other than that the course was in good condition. And no hot chips available after the game, what the!!!!

03 Jan 2013

bennyisles

Great course in unbelievable condition. Highly recommend playing off the black tees (not stupidly long with generous landing areas). $69 incl cart is unbelievable value.

03 Jan 2013

fattiger

I love this place. I wish I could take the greens with me everywhere I play. The staff are friendly and organized. If I lived on the coast I would be playing there every day. Course was in top condition.

30 Dec 2012

matt_c

Played on Friday morning (29th). Staff were awesome and the course was great. Nice big fairways and challenging layout. Only gripe is the greens. It seems that the people that play there have no respect for the greens, there were pitch marks and scuff marks all over every green. We were repairing 3-4 pitch marks each green, but apart from that it was a great experience. $80 through iseek is a steal and will deffinately be back.

29 Dec 2012

cikajowro

Excellent layout and the fairways were like carpet,the greens were good but some damage on some of the greens. Staff were friendly, including the people mowing etc. Would go back for sure when the price is the same.

29 Dec 2012

slispohib

Very good course. However driving range wasn't open and didn't see the food cart till the 16th hole! Also it was like we got in the way of the green keepers mowing!

25 Dec 2012

chi

Awesome Golf course!!! Nice fairway and well-arranged green. It was a wonderful time for playing in glades. I think glades is best golf course in queenslands. Cheers.

17 Dec 2012

prakeslop

Great course with a good variety of sand water undulations and wind. Mostly generous fairways allows enjoyment for all handicappers. Facilities first class

02 Dec 2012

thewelshman

Staff not very courteous in the pro shop ,course in good condition except for the greens, pitch marks not repaired even though tool was supplied, what has happened to etiquette and regard for the people coming behind ,for the money would expect higher standard ,played public course in Canada in better condition for half the price

28 Nov 2012

soobsessed

What a golf design!!! It is amazing how they have built such an interesting, challenging and beautiful golf course on a flat floodplain. Course is in immaculate condition and the greens are receptive and smooth. One of the best on the Gold Coast (if not the best). Well done The Glades

19 Nov 2012

chewreswe

Booked for 7 am but they let me off at 6:40 felt like i had the whole course to my self was great!! Awesome course great condition greens were a bit slow early due to being watered but quickened up later in the round. course is in great condition.

15 Nov 2012

ianraizon

excellent day very enjoyable

13 Nov 2012

gpickering

A beautiful course in excellent condition. My favourite to date of all the Gold Coast courses that I have played so far. Friendly staff.

08 Nov 2012

hiwribrit

Possibly the best golf course on the Gold Coast. Love the layout, the greens are quite a challenge with some of the slopes (although far too many golfers don't fix their pitch marks)and the last hole is a real gem. A little expensive but a treat everytime I play there albeit still cheaper than being a member.

06 Nov 2012

germboy

Hi, Third time I have played Glades. A little tired in places. ? maintenance proceedures. Biggest gripe is your organisational skills in basic booking sheet.Yet again you win the prise as the poorest tee time organisers. Including myself, there were 6 groups in front of me making a total of 12 people. This of course causes huge slow play. 12 divide by 4 ( thats 4 people in each group) means 3 groups. Much faster playing speed. I had to wait, not on every hole but EVERY SHOT. This ofcourse will be a factor in playing Glades again, or in fact recommending it. I have justreturned from England /Ireland and played 14 of the best courses in the world. They have way more traffic than Glades, and they cope WAY better.

03 Nov 2012

philipdolman

A super golf course, in good condition, lots of variety with no 2 holes being similar. The greens are challenging and quick but not impossible. Round took about 4hrs 15 min on a Saturday morning, which is acceptable.

29 Oct 2012

switiphep

Staff were courteous, helpful and friendly. Course is in great shape. Interesting and enjoyable layout, really pretty surroundings. Fairways were generous for our level of golf and the rough was not a 'killer'. The greens were suberb, quick and consistent. Will definitely be back regularly.

22 Oct 2012

brostigid

My annual game with a Friend from NZ. Played on Sunday, 2 of us. Tee off was 6:28am. Got there about 6:10am. Starter said to us that if we would like to tee off straight away he would put us in front of a group of 4 so we would not be held up. Was a brilliant idea as we were on 18 when the group of 4 was on 13. The course was in perfect conditions. All the Par 4 & 5 holes offer a good mixture of straight shooting or risk and reward. We loved the course, the staff were excellent. All in all a great morning. We normally try and play a different course each year but I think we will be back at The Glades next year when he is over here.

22 Oct 2012

stewriwot

Great layout...in good nick...even though I didn't play too well it was probably one of the most enjoyable rounds of late...

16 Oct 2012

mancoadsimka

A great day, excellent service course in top condition.

06 Oct 2012

andyrock

Loved this course, every hole has something interesting and challenging about it, greens and fareways in great condition, quality all round. Staff great too.

01 Oct 2012

wasobreno

Starter and on course staff were easy going as well as professional,helpful and compliments to the Greens committee for a beautifully turned out course.

28 Sep 2012

tom73

Great course, teed off early ahead of the field and got around in 3 hours. Bent greens a risk in QLD but they hold up fine. Fairways were in top shape with plenty of suttle side hill lies. Course flows well and with a couple of elevated tee shots and good placement of hazards this course feels more like a tournament layout than a resort course. Will be back.

28 Sep 2012

sporalivi

I was genuinely impressed by The Glades. It's the best course I've played on the Gold Coast. It's a challenging and interesting course that was in excellent condition.

27 Sep 2012

kemptontiger

Played for the second week in a row after taking up the Ultimate Card membership. Having played here a number of times in the past the course was playing almost as good as possible on both weekends. From the staff and service to the course and the food the Glades is a great all round package. The course itself plays really well off the blacks with only a couple of holes really playing long off the blacks. Greens role very true and are soft whether there has been rain or not. Have played all the top courses on the coast and this is the best of them!!

27 Sep 2012

mattyren76

Great lay out. In awesome condition and a pleasure to play.

19 Sep 2012

shuaib

Glades was an awesome golfing experience. Right from the time you arrive - bag drop point, pro shop staff getting you on your way. Green lush fairways, challenging holes, and lightening fast greens. Played off the back markers yesterday. There is lots of water including an Island style green for the par 3 17th... 150m but plenty of water to carry into the wind with only the green to land on.... love it ... I laid up right. With all the 89 bunkers - I only found 2 of them for the round !! But I did put 9 balls in the drink. Love the golf experience at The Glades. Will be back !!

14 Sep 2012

thenifras

I started before 1pm and finished after 5pm. It is not recommendable to play following shotgun competition. But course condition is very good.

13 Sep 2012

uebadreji

Managed to get the $79 special to play a round with a few mate and well worth the early drive down for the 644am tee time. Course was in amazing condition. Service was excellent and the food after the round really hit the spot. Emaculate greens and fairways. Well manicured course. Greens will test any player as they were very fast. Need to position your ball well. Course provides a great challenge. Enjoyable day and will definately return!!

10 Sep 2012

noelwicks

we thought the glades was very well presented and a pleasure to play

08 Sep 2012

cksyd

What a stunning golf course.

06 Sep 2012

rada8858

Course in very good condition - excellent customer service from all the staff.

03 Sep 2012

davecummins

Great course and not busy on Thursday afternoon.

01 Sep 2012

ian72

Played this wonderful course last week. I didn't play overly well but the course is magnificent. I wish I could take those greens everywhere I play. Some of the truest greens I've ever played. Do yourselves a favour and plan a holiday on the Gold Coast and play this wonderful course. Hope Island & Lakelands are in the same vein, a must for all serious golfers

29 Aug 2012

rafraspap

the speed of the greens was tricky, the bunkers were good in design but needed sand replenishment. the fairways were open and forgiving. overall a good course in good condition with helpful staff.

29 Aug 2012

hiwribrit

Top course on the Gold Coast. Fabulous layout and well maintained. Staff are very co-operative and the course is always in magnificent condition. If you want to best experience for golf on the coast the Glades is it. One of the two best courses on the coast.

21 Aug 2012

zero

We had a group of seven golfers of various ability and were very well looked after and the course is probably one of the best at the Gold Coast as all the players liked this course even though it was challenging for the shorter hitters, the bunkers were excellent as were the greens. We will play this course again as everyone liked it.

08 Aug 2012

naspecisp

Great course. Very challenging greens

02 Aug 2012

mobrawrau

The Glades is a challenging, beautiful course. We played from the black tees, which gave it a bit of length on the longer par 3' and par 4's. The course condition was impeccable, especially for all of the rain the Gold Coast has received. The greens rolled true and slick, and some of the positions were like Sunday on the PGA tour. Being a scratch golfer, I found this to be a great thing. If you are a beginner, expect to be frustrated. We had an early tee time, and the round went smoothly, finishing in just over 3 hours. There is nothing negative to say about the course. I will definitely be back, and I am looking into becoming a member here as I have just moved to the Gold Coast. 2 thumbs way up!!!

27 Jul 2012

cravediwr

One of the best I have ever played. Teed off at 2 pm and finished in 2 half hours. Course in excellent condition. Lots of hazards but wide open fairways reward any risks taken.

25 Jul 2012

drauetrob

Course was generally in good condition with the exception of some damage to greens caused by non-golfers. Greens suffering a bit from winter conditions but overall great. Pro shop staff were very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely return.

08 Jul 2012

wrevicame

Glades is the first course over $50 a round I have played, and is well worth it. Especially witht the iseekgolf discount. Greens a fast, bunkers are fun. But where were the chicks in buggies with drinks??

27 Jun 2012

diwestobo

Challenging course. Greens, fairways and bunkers were in excellent condition. Would play there again and recommend to friends.

27 Jun 2012

hepiboteg

played the glades over the long weekend, great coarse and friendly staff. weather a little off but course played well,will play their again on next trip.

19 Jun 2012

banoslako

The Glades is a wonderful course to play with perfect fairways and bunkers, greens roll true and quick. The course isn't overly long from middle tee's but bunkers and water is certainly well placed...

15 Jun 2012

kingslayer

As with the first time I played this course I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Great layout with some really challenging holes and greens that are a pleasure to putt on as a mexican. Course was a little soggy but I believe there has been a bit of rain down that way of late and I cannot rate the course down for that. Very friendly service from the staff too.

11 Jun 2012

wlj

The course was nice enough apart from the numerous pitch marks in the green which not only effects putting but takes away from the aesthetics of the course. What disappointed me and made me angry was the over watering of the greens which made them unplayable. There were at least 4 greens from hole 12 to 15 that were saturated and unplayable. Supposedly some sort of fertiliser had been put on the greens the previous day which meant they had to be watered which I was not made aware of until after the fact.With so many quality courses on the Coast I won't be rushing back.

10 Jun 2012

phil37

Great Golf Course and a beautiful setting. Golf shop and buggy personnel were very helpful We will definitly book again at The Glades

08 Jun 2012

yassman

There ain;t much u can say about the Glades except - ITS the GLADES. Greens - best on GC, Fairways - Like carpet, Layout - toughish but forgiving also. Had a really enjoyable day. Topped off with a Nice feed and quiet couple afterwards. Will definatly return

28 May 2012

libathone

Yeah Great course enjoyed the day

04 May 2012

badz0r

Played here on ANZAC day. Got out early at 6:40am, played 18 holes and was never held up and had nobody in front or behind us. Saw the drinks cart 3 times which was pretty good. Finished our 18 holes in 3 hours and 45 mins which was great. On finishing the 1st Tee was pretty full with a group of like 16 old guys arriving. Now to the course... Definitely not enough bunkers. I only landed in 9 bunkers over the 18 holes. And seriously? Some holes only had a minimum of like 6 bunkers! Not enough! Anyway apart from the huge amount of bunkers, the greens were fast (lots of divot dead grass areas though, course has lots of nice opportunities to drop straight onto the green from 100m out does mean this!) and the fairways were really nice to hit from. A fair bit of water but it wasn't difficult and I only hit the water twice (once by not seeing the water as it was my first time there). I will definitely go back and enjoyed my game heaps. Plus it was great bunker practice :)

26 Apr 2012

dresihouo

Second time I've played on this course. The staff are fantastic and very helpful - it's a pity more employees don't put lots of effort into looking after customers like they do at The Glades. The course was a bit damp after lots of rain, but it really didn't affect our game. The greens are superb (even after it had bucketed down for two days prior) - the best I've played on by a country mile. Lots of water hazards and bunkers, but nice wide fairways that give you a bit of room to miss your target. I haven't played on any other Gold Coast courses, but I'm not in a hurry to, as I'd happily go back to The Glades again and again. If you are holidaying on the Gold Coast, it is definitely a course you should visit. Excellent.. full stop.

26 Mar 2012

uatrotaji

Played the Glades on Sat 17 Mar 2012. It is a great course, however due to recent rain the course was very wet and carts were resticted to the paths which made the round longer. Some bunkers were full with water and if you landed in one that was not full, the ball plugged. Greens were also patchy with multiple pitch marks and divots. All in all the Glades is a very chellenging course that I would love to play in the dry of winter, but probably not again in wet season.

19 Mar 2012

batoozy

The course is a fantastic design and a great place to donate balls to nature. very picturesque. Reasonably managed. I have only one complaint. I was given a cart with minimal battery which later died at the back of the ninth. fortunately only a short push to the club house to exchange. I probably should have taken note before hand. A professional course probably wouldnt allow for this mistake to eventuate. Otherwise helpful staff. Greens need a lot of maintenance and care to become consistent. Very rough in parts. many divets.

13 Mar 2012

duck001

Very nice course with all the difficulty of a top class golf course

19 Feb 2012

jouephele

We arrived at the glades to be greeted by the staff who took our bags while we checked in. We checked at the pro shop and when we walked outside our carts were ready, bags loaded on, extra tees, esky full of ice ready to go. We were shocked. It was awesome. The course was amazing. Well kept, very green and extremely enjoyable. We highly recommend The Glades to anybody.

19 Feb 2012

beauington

Absoloutly gorgeos. Pity inplayed at 0630! Everytime i got to a green it was saturated from the sprinklers. Made for some frustrating four putts!!!

10 Feb 2012

leggman32

Enjoyable course to play, and amazing it was playable after being under water the week before. Layout is good, not overly long but some very tough holes, but generally more about placement. Lots of water always makes you think on each shot.

06 Feb 2012

wroswadre

As usual i really enjoyed my round at Glades (if only i could afford to join) Greens were fantastic and tee boxes were lovely to hit from. Considering all the rain we have had the fairways were starting to recover. My favourite course on the gold coast so far

05 Feb 2012

duranbah

Booked on I seek golf. When I turned up the course was closed :(. I emailed I seek and have not had any response. Surely someone will call me to say that I'm eligible for a free round at some stage.

05 Feb 2012

wreprigis

The Glades golf did not inform intending players the state of the course since major flooding 3 days earlier. Definately would not have played. All bunkers were not in play and 30% of holes were subject to mud silting from floods. Should be entitled to a free round.

04 Feb 2012

gerecajej

Lovely course, greens and fairways all in great shape. Bunkers were a bit grungy but overall would happily play here agian anyday. Dropping off clubs and set up through the proshop was excellent, good people and cheerful with their service.

17 Jan 2012

thebirdieking

Had a great day. The bent grass greens are a priviledge, although I don't know how they keep them in such good nick as some divot marks left entire flaps of grass to somehow be repaired. The scenery was very relaxing, we played early and the water features and established trees made it very enjoyable. Might play again this weekend.

16 Jan 2012

iamthestig

Played the Glades yesterday and once again cannot fault the course or the staff. There had been a bit of rain in the previous days but the course was in fantastic condition and the greens were brilliant. Had to stop due to rain on the 14th, but the rest of the time more than made up for it. Will be back again and again, best course I have played in South East Queensland.

16 Jan 2012

johnfreeburn

Quite enjoyed the course. In a reasonable condition. Greens good. Staff very helpful and friendly. No drinks trolley on the course.Overall good value for money.

14 Jan 2012

richo1947

Absolutely loved the course. had a very enjoyable game. Deffinatley will be back.

10 Jan 2012

selectelect

Course was in amazing condition the best i've seen it

10 Jan 2012

ita

Played it 10 years ago and it is better than I remembered. Is in great shape and is certainly one of the better GC layouts. Played the plates, there are some great tee shots (6,9, 10, 13, 17 & 18 esp) and some 2nd shots that get you thinking. My wife played the ladies tees at same time and found it enjoyable. The people are also outstanding, both the golf staff and green staff (we played first group and were out when they we cutting etc.) we're very engaging and obliging.

10 Jan 2012

thadrotra

Fantastic day for golf, beautiful venue & great service. Best course we have all played on by far!

09 Jan 2012

redgoat

Played it 5/01/12. Course in great condition. Best looking course on the coast, best greens, great layout. Just stay out of the those freaking bunkers.

06 Jan 2012

firstfleet

i played it yesterday great nick really good course i think pretty easy fairly long but pretty open can spray it off the tee and be ok were as courses like robina woods are much harder but all round good course nice staff and the drink and food prices are so much better than robina!!

04 Jan 2012

megoprosa

Great course - best greens I have played on for a long time. The ACR is only 71 but which i think is a little tough! Especially when the wind is up.

04 Jan 2012

kauasecra

Played at Glades 4 times in the past 2 weeks. Each time the course was presented in beautiful condition The course is challenging off the gold and black markers and is probably one of the two best courses on the Gold Coast. I would chose this course ahead of all others. Egon

02 Jan 2012

swouimoto

Course in great condition Will def play again here

30 Dec 2011

geofffmol7

As usual the course was in immaculate condition especially given the fact that a storm had hit the course the previous day. Played off the black makers for the first time which made it a little more challenging but was still able to reach every green in regulation. The greens were very receptive to approach shots as always but found them very quick and hard to read (a real challenge but enjoyable). Will not hesitate to play there again next Christmas break.

29 Dec 2011

th13rteen

Still convinced that it's the best course on the coast. A close 2nd would be The Grand. Course management is key to playing this effectively and easily. Greens were somewhat fast, but not as fast as they have been in the past. Friendly and helpful staff. One suggestion is to have the service cart be available later in the afternoon for us late starters. This would make my overall experience better and improve customer service. Cleared the course in 3hrs40mins (bar the 8th hole where our group waited on some hackers then decided to bypass and play the 9th)

19 Dec 2011

homawicre

Course in great condition.

16 Dec 2011

sanci

What a great course! The fairways and greens were in immaculate condition - extremely well maintained. Congratulations to the greenkeeper and the ground staff. My only negative comments would be that we had no starter, no course information book which would have helped us out with the layout. The bunkers also need attention. Other than that, we had a most enjoyable game and I would go there again, although it is very expensive for what you get (or don't get.

12 Dec 2011

iamthestig

Played here on Sunday and was concerned given the amount of rain during the week. Called the course prior to playing and was told there had been very little rain. Arrived Sunday morning and the course was in pristine condition. As usual, the staff were fantastic.

12 Dec 2011

nodranil

Course in superb condition. Greens excellent and true, fairways faultless however too generous in landing areas

12 Dec 2011

phantomedical

Course was in superb condition.

08 Dec 2011

kipropigo

Played the course on 28/11 from the black tees and thoroughly enjoyed it. Course was in great nick and the greens were as good as my home course of Waipu (NZ). The fairways are generously wide and managed to walk off the course with the ball I started with. All staff were friendly and helpfull.

06 Dec 2011

rewochost

Course was in great condition, but course marshall was a stickler!!

05 Dec 2011

jacque

Finally got The Glades ticked off my list of golf courses to play on, and finally a course that REALLY lived up to very high standard expected! Excellent punishment for poor shots and reward for good shots, lots of deep bunkers and water (only lost 2 balls though :-) ), greens played beautifully and true, aesthetically pleasing on many holes, pleasant staff, and a wonderful deck to enjoy a beer after the game. We had the most enjoyable afternoon of golf in a long time. We will be back!

04 Dec 2011

nigelreidy

Had a great afternoon, have played many of the courses on the coast and this was one of the best, challenging if you miss the fairways but very fair from a good tee shot.

01 Dec 2011

milesey

The course is in excellent condition and the staff were very friendly and courteous. Very enjoyable

28 Nov 2011

rogerhu

It is a lovely course,but there two guts hit their ball fly over our player three times, without any words for sorry.

15 Nov 2011

tigerdee

Great course and very enjoyable day. Got there about 30 minutes early and they asked if we would like to start which was great. Will go back again

03 Nov 2011

cholebecr

Always sensational at the glades Almost the best course to play on the coast

31 Oct 2011

emulcahy

Teeing off early so had a very good clear courser to play on. Look quite simply it is an exceptional course and very pleasant to play on and you have several options on each hole, on how to approach/play it so it is great for all levels of golfer. The Course was in great nick but the greens where a little slower, I think they played a tournament earlier in the week so the greens had not been cut since, possibly a small point but it made the greens not as consistent as normal. The damage as well by no repairing of pitch marks is a problem but more due to the players using the course than the management shamo on you repair those pitch marks!! Bunkers need a consistent amount of sand in them and the green side bunker on the 8th had been damaged by rain As usual the clubhouse staff excellent and the only exception for morning tee off's is that you miss out on the drinks cart operation at that time of day; you still get thirsty in the morning.

24 Oct 2011

tonawrone

It was my first time playing this course and wont be the last.My brother in-law from W.A came across and played with me,and we loved it.It was easy to book,price reasonable,every staff member were fantastic.

24 Oct 2011

jawasadre

Great, challenging course. Well kept and maintained!

17 Oct 2011

gavo

Great course. I thought it would be a bit sloppy after the rain from the day before, but the fairways and greens all played really nicely. A beautiful place to be first thing in the morning. Carts were in great condition...a rarity on the coast. Can't wait for my next round there.

11 Oct 2011

soobsessed

A wonderful Golf Course!!!! The best on the Gold Coast with public access. The greens were cored a month ago and they are superb and it was great to putt on bent greens in South East Queensland. The layout is fantastic. Although a real challenge that asks many questions of your golf game, i would love this to be my home club!!! Well Don The Glades!!!!!

09 Oct 2011

bennymcgwire

Played this course on Saturday 1st October. It is oustanding except for one thing..THE BUNKERS ARE IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION. For the cost of this course, even taking into account the ISG rate they should be ashamed of the condition of the bunkers. The course deserves 5 stars but you can't honestly give it because of the bunkers.

08 Oct 2011

siginiswe

Really enjoyed the experience. The 2 of us teed off early and were finished in 3 hours, the course was in real good condition and the ice cold coronas at the 19th topped the round off nicely.

06 Oct 2011

janethinds

Everything great except for bunkers as it had rain the night before

05 Oct 2011

theg

I have always enjoyed playing this course. Probably the best course in Gold Coast.

03 Oct 2011

phiuocabr

As ususal a great course. Played and live at the Glades for 12 months and never disappoints. Quite an easy course from the gold tees. Go back to the black markers.. The 2nd, 6th and 18th are just great holes.

01 Oct 2011

nick83

Friendly staff both on course and in pro shop. First time playing here and will definately be back once the greens are back in shape after recent coring. (still ok to putt on tho). A lovely lay out and with an early tee time we were finished in just over 3 hours and only saw 2 other groups while we were out there.

21 Sep 2011

finj

Played with a mate on 15 Sept. Flew around in 3 hours and saw no other groups all day. The geeens had been cored recently but they still rolled well. Fairways were in excellent shape. The only disapointment was the bunkers. The condition of these were very poor with not enough sand in them. I expect more for an expensive course.

16 Sep 2011

sammytooth

Staff very friendly especially bag drop off lad,would like to see some special attention to bunkers, especially more sand,lunch was a treat ,hope to revisit soon.

14 Sep 2011

starapheb

One of my favourite courses on the Coast, challenging layout and was in pretty good condition when we played. Excellent facilities.

13 Sep 2011

dodoslosl

Played the Glades last week and its looking tired. Put some sand in the bunkers, guys. Great service when you arrive, cold beers on the course but a cranky chef put a dampner on our day. Ben was in the zone early on, Huss won the middle holes and yours truly finished with birdie on 18 (index 1). Challenging test off the blacks.

13 Sep 2011

spillas

I played The Glades on saturday. While the weather conditions were atrocious, the course stood up to the rain well. I found the fairways extremely generous, perhaps a little too much so, with the greens very true. The service from the staff was excellent. Overall a very enjoyable golfing experience.

29 Aug 2011

crachicip

Never disappoints. Greens were slick.Staff were great. First off ( 2 players ) and round in under 2 hours.

29 Aug 2011

gestoveph

Always excellent to play in great condition and staff very helpful

22 Aug 2011

sletometh

the courses are beautiful. I like it very much and will play more in this field.

18 Aug 2011

timbo61

Played here 5/8/2011. Course was challenging but rewarding if you hit the ball straight. Greens were lightning fast downhill, but you learn to adjust after playing a different course. Very well looked after by the club, and despite a later tee time, was able to get on early thanks to a cancellation, and proceeded to get around the course without any delays from other groups. We were booked to go on after a coprorate group, so it was probably fortunate to get on when we did.

11 Aug 2011

peterrawle

Always love to play the Glades. The greens were very quick and in good condition even though we played late afternoon slot. The fairways were tight but in good condition. We had a very good run around the front nine but it was painfully slow from 11 to 18.

04 Aug 2011

thophicav

Great course, a combination of risk and reward and holes which will tempt you so course management a preminum. Staff were very professional and understanding and made start of the day exceptional.Only issue was a group of two behind us who were a little inpatient and slightly soured what was a great day, even though there was no one behind them but not the staffs fault. Will definantly come back soon.

01 Aug 2011

wroswadre

Worth every penny !!! If i could i would join this course in a heart beat. Very good layout and a mix of short and long holes although they all seemed very testing. If there was one downside it would be the ball marks on the green which is not the courses fault but the inconsiderate players who do not repair pitch marks even though the course provide avery nice pitch fork !!!!!!!!

01 Aug 2011

mongrel

Very impressive course and clubhouse facilities. There are some very attractive-looking holes especially the 9th and 14th and very difficult ones like the 2nd and 18th. I liked the bunkering and the greens ran truly if a little slower than a Melburnian is accustomed to. Many patrons there leave their pitch marks unrepaired and the rakes just inside the lips of bunkers which left me with two near impossible from a steep downslope. The $9.90 voucher for an after-golf snack was a nice touch. The best of the half dozen Gold Coast courses which I have played.

22 Jul 2011

cauaceuaf

Played 18 holes at the Glades on Friday 15th. The pro shop staff were friendly and even allowed us to bring our tee time (booked through iseekgolf) forward - allowing us to complete the round before the arrival of late afternoon rains. The course itself is a nice challenging layout and greens / fairways were in good condition. The only down side was after banging out a 300m drive on the 14th Fairway, watching a person drive back down the fairway and pick up my ProV1x. When we jumped in the cart to give chase, the guy exited the course into a nearby house which fronted the 13th fairway. Really disappointing! (Although hardly under the control of the course management). On the whole, a nice course at $65 a round!

19 Jul 2011

uibravilo

The staff make this place, really go out of their way to make the experience a great one. Thanks.

14 Jul 2011

drdjstewart

Generous fairways, but mostly protected pins making position for approaches a priority for good scoring. Very fast greens, tho' slightly disappointed by number of unrepaired pitch-marks. Excellent condition overall.

10 Jul 2011

stavamapr

Well designed resort course. Good directions from green to tee.

08 Jul 2011

kejogagij

Delicious Course, great facilities and a testing layout

05 Jul 2011

tasmanator

I play at Glades on average once per month throughout the year, and find it to be the best overall course to play on the Gold Coast. The bentgrass greens are soft, receptive and very true (although this makes them susceptible to damage) and are the best in Queensland. The course is very playable from the Gold tees (public comps), and is a monster from the tips. Plenty of water and Greg Norman risk/reward holes, with the course usually in good condition. Practise facilities are excellent, and teaching Pro (Gary Edwin) is the best in Queensland, if not the country.

05 Jul 2011

kpavey

A majestic course. Good use of the natural flow of the land. In great nick but I found the greens somewhat lumpy and ended up repairing quite a few plug marks others should have. Annoying because they give you plug mark tools on the cart. Lots of water and bunkers too, although good planning avoids most. I found myself thinking more on this course than say the colonial and left the driver in the bag on several par 4s. Great staff and a very nice outlook at the restaurant and great food and beer. At the price, gps on the carts would have been nice like hope island. Slow round though, waited on almost all shots, 5.5hrs!! The best part perhaps was visiting Gary edwins golf for a lesson after lunch. Great insightful lesson with video, drills and comparisons to pros.i expect this will change my game forever.

04 Jul 2011

kueiping76

I had played at the Glades in the past, and i was very disappointed that the golf course was not kept in nick condition. The green was way too fast to stop the ball and i think it is very poorly maintained for a five star golf course. Very disapointed and would not play here again. Dont waste your money.

04 Jul 2011

jasonpg

The Glades is a beautiful well manicured course and I enjoy playing there with every opportunity that I get. The staff are very friendly and the whole outlook of the place is fantastic. I have currently moved into an appartment at the Glades and my patio looks out onto the 1st tee and i get to wake up to the sounds of the golfers teeing off. HEAVEN. So there is a good chance if your playing again anytime soon that on a Sat/ Sun i will be watching you tee off. Good Luck with your game.

29 Jun 2011

mawresape

I enjoyed playing The Glades. The course was in good touch and the greens are sensational. Well worth the trip down from Brisbane and would play there again in an instant. In fact i'll be back there soon for another encounter.

29 Jun 2011

dashwood1

Excellent course with challenging but fair layout greens were magnificent to putt on and fairways when i hit them gave you plenty of roll even for this time of year.

24 Jun 2011

thodripes

Great day - course in excellent condition - bent greens nice and fast and smooth and very receptable to good shots, best on the coast. The fairway conditions are perfect and generous enabling any level of golfer plenty of room however miss and the rough can be tough and there is enough water and trees in play to punish wayward shots. Most fairway bunkers are a true hazard and if you venture in it si diffiuclt to reach the green. Great risk reward course for the better golfer, take it on and rewards are plenty but miss and your score can quickly mount. You are looked after from the get go with bag drop off services and friendly willing to help staff in all areas. The club house and practise facilities are first class and the food is good. At $130.00 standard rate the course is expensive but keep your eyes open, we got a $79.00 deal off Iseek including cart and it is worth every cent. Thouroughly recommend it you wont be disappointed.

20 Jun 2011

chibapran

Greens fantastic and difficult, course in great condition and staff all very helpful. Can't wait to play again

20 Jun 2011

fremouech

Had a wonderful round, greens were in excellent condition, unfortunately we had a rather agressive treo behind us that continually tried pushing us along although we had a group in front and were moving well ahead of the recommended time. We enjoyed a fabulous meal overlooking the lake and fairways at the club house afterwards and were impressed by the reasonably priced food and fabulous bottle of Pinot Noir.

13 Jun 2011

knudsenj

Outstanding golf course

06 Jun 2011

pradocado

A extreamly enjoyable experiance. A credit to the green keepers must be paid. Top shelf course indeed. If you enjoy perfect fairways and chalenging greens this is the place for you. A huge thankyou to the staff who were very friendly and helpful and made my experiance at The Glades the best it could be. ( Even with the brain explosion on the 17th were i found the water, hmmm twice) I will be back.

13 May 2011

teesme

Like most courses, was wet underfoot, but the greens, fairways & tees were in good condition. Made good time around the 18 holes, considering carts on the paths and cant speak highly enoough of the overall exeperience.

02 May 2011

writherib

course was badly flooded feel it should have been closed. felt robbed by the time we left. had phoned up to check course condition before bookin was told it was fine.

02 May 2011

harg

Great course. Well maintained and presented. Staff were most helpful and everything was arranged. Greens very consistent and fairly fast. Wide open fairways allowed for a variety of shots to the greens.

27 Apr 2011

dupel

Always an enjoyable round with plenty of challenge. Worth using a gps device, to pick the best lay up options. I have played the Glades a number of times and noticed this round that some maintenance has slipped. Also despite being the Easter weekend which you would think is a busy time, there was no drinks cart on the course. Inthink the course is up for sale so the current owner is cutting costs

26 Apr 2011

stafrejor

We were very impressed with the condition of the course and the helpful, friendly staff in our first visit to The Glades. Our day was enhanced by the delightful weather and the standard of the greens. They were fast and true. The bunkers were, despite the rain of the previous week, consistently good. It was a credit to the groundstaff that we rarely encountered,or observed, a poor lie in a bunker. The design meant that we were required to think our way around the course, which added to the challenge. What a pleasure it was to finish off our lovely day with a drink out on the terrace with such a lovely view out over the lagoon and tenth and eighteenth fairways. When we venture to the Gold Coast from Melbourne again, we will certainly return to The Glades.

25 Apr 2011

tothivowr

Great layout, not super difficult but challenging enough. Deep bunkers are plentiful, the sand wedge got a good workout.

25 Apr 2011

gecrithor

If only i was a member!

19 Apr 2011

phetokema

Perfect day for a perfect golf course. From the warm welcome of the beautiful girl in the pro-shop, to the beautifully land-scaped greens and bunkers. Not one complaint of this course, which is rare! Totally recommend this course to any half-decent player, the bunkers are aplenty, the water even more so and the rough is just deep enough to swallow up any errant ball. FANTASTIC!!

13 Apr 2011

79baw

Wonderful course that is challenging with its layout. fairways and greens in great condition. played the course 2 years ago and course is now in much better condition. will definitely play again when I return to the coast.

06 Apr 2011

derekl

Glades is a great course and very well laid out. Greens are lightning fast. Only negative relates to the greens in that are terribly soft and they are peppered with pitch marks.

04 Apr 2011

vowisifro

I have played all courses around the goldie and this is far the bes recommened to anyone. Especially gettin the discount through iseek.

31 Mar 2011

iamthestig

Played on Sunday 27th, course was in amazing condition. Fairways are in fantastic condition, greens were immaculate and it was even a pleasure to go into the bunkers as they were perfect. $79 for a round with a cart for this course is a bargain, have played there a few times and will definitely play there at every opportunity.

28 Mar 2011

slash

Very good golf course (The Glades). Unfortunately it was raining and therefore the golfing experience was not as pleasant as it has been in past visits. We have played this course about 12 times now and we love it. Can be challenging but there is a real variety of layouts so there is not any "same, same" about the holes that you find at some courses.

21 Mar 2011

friwiuati

Lovely course that is challenging with its various bunkers and water layout around most of the coarse, pristine and luscious fairways and greens making me wanna come back again and again.

14 Mar 2011

staphoden

We first played at the Glades when it opened and have had many games since. Last week, our overseas guests and ourselves felt that although the field was not busy a 5 hour round was not necessary, tee time planning should be a priority especially when not busy. Asian golfers need to be educated to fix their divots on the greens and slow play - we will not be returning to the Glades. Also staff in the Cafe were surly and not at all friendly.

02 Mar 2011

cliverobertson

Great course and it all went really well. Will definitely go back..

01 Mar 2011

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28 Feb 2011

davs1975

Played on the 15th and would have to say this course is the best ive played on the gold coast fairways where great, greens perfect.Played a shocker but still great experience will definately be back.

28 Feb 2011

gjc

Played the glades Sunday 20th. Greens were great, not too fast but not slow, I would like to say just right, for a good social game. fairways in good nick, all over a pleasurable experience.

22 Feb 2011

tachauoch

Beautiful course. Have played many good courses over the years and this rates right up there. The greens were much more soft friendly than most courses around the Gold Coast and rewarded you for good approach shots. Was the type of course that would punish you if you found trouble but on the flip side you would get rewarded if you played well (fairly fast rolling fairways and soft greens, off the fairway is a bit tougher)

17 Feb 2011

mobeen1979

One of the best courses i have played at. Only thing i found that needed to be on the course were stakes or markers for the 100m and 150m distances instead of the ones on the sprinkler heads.

16 Feb 2011

frolowros

Great Layout. Played Gold Tees - a bit short for the quality of the course. I have played the Glades before but from black tees, a much better course from black. Condition very good, however greens were a bit slow.

10 Feb 2011

poachedegg86

Played here on the 30th January with a social golf day. This is course is an amazing picturesque course. It is a credit to the greenkeepers and staff alike. Beautiful fairway, amazing greens. The marshall wasn't far away if we encountered slow play. Greens are soft (prone to pitch marks) however played true. Only negative was the rough was quite long and made it difficult to find your balls at times (yes balls). All up this is an amazing course and highly recommend it to anyone who would like to play a premier course.

07 Feb 2011

susukokolupin

Everything was so fine. We enjoyed very much.

27 Jan 2011

stabophem

Well organised, Course in great condition

24 Jan 2011

wkfg

Great course & very friendly staff.

24 Jan 2011

gjc

Great course, best greens in QLD, and manages the water extremely well(drainage).Jan-2011.

16 Jan 2011

scotty

One of the best courses, if not the best course in Brisbane and on the Coast. Course is always in top condition, and the greens are very receptive ands have very suttle breaks. I really enjoy playing here!

08 Jan 2011

roselands18

Lovely Course. A pleasure to play. Staff were very fiendly and helpful.

19 Dec 2010

nodranil

Course was in very good condition after recent rains, however bunkers were in poor state, not due to rains, due to traffic. Suggest more dailey maintenace to ensure bunkers are raked.

12 Dec 2010

keswasped

Great scenic design with a well presented golf course

07 Dec 2010

wrosedris

Even though it was wet the tees and greens were superb. Will definately be back.

05 Dec 2010

garycosier

Played at The Glades on Friday, staff and course we both great even in the wet. Towels were offered to us to dry ourselves with. I look forward to my next game there. It appears some idiot has a grievance with the club from some comments. He says he will never go back apparently he does!! He should stay away from forums like this he will spoil it for other serious golfers who want their say. What a goose.

05 Dec 2010

shane01

Enjoyed the layout and the conditioning of the Glades. A good challenging test but not impossible. Good shots are rewarded here and poor ones are penalised as it should be. ONly downside was some fairways were being scariefied and preferred lies was in play on about 4 or 5 of them. Will definitely be playing there again.

04 Dec 2010

5521

staff was average and the course even more. the staff was rude!will never goo back there again!

04 Dec 2010

swedrijas

We had a brilliant day. The course was in excellent condition and we found the staff friendly. The only disappointment was one of the par fives was having the fairway scarified and was totally unplayable, we should have been allowed to play one of the other par fives twice as it destroyed our score trying to play through a coating of hay.

01 Dec 2010

nohandicap

I played there on the 29th of August this year,i enjoyed the course but found the staff to be quite rude.Won't play there again.

27 Nov 2010

prewiwath

yes the course was in great order the service was first classs and speed of play was also very goood.

22 Nov 2010

kocrovete

One of my favourite golf courses. In great condition

19 Nov 2010

uibravilo

Great staff, great course. Played off black for the first time and was reflected in my score.

15 Nov 2010

mickydavis

Found the greens way too soft and pitch marks every where. Bunkers were as bad as other Gold coast courses played that week but rest of the place was good altough found the staff not overly helpful but that didn't stop us enjoying the day. Pace of play was hopeless and agree with other reviews about 1's and 2's cluttering the field up.

11 Nov 2010

peterknight

The course was in excellent condition, greens well prepared. Course management was very good and we got around in 3.45.

11 Nov 2010

bitzy

it was great

09 Nov 2010

rickybaby

Find the Glades one of the best resort style courses around. there is a good challange on just about every hole, however unlike some other courses a reasonable to good shot is rewarded and you are not loosing half a dozen balls every time you play (Colonial forinstance take two dozen even if you play like a pro)Only negative is the silt in the bunkers, try using sand

09 Nov 2010

rbchipin

played off black tees and had a ball. would have to be the best course i've ever played and i've played plenty. Staff could not have been anymore friendly or helpfull . I'll be back next year for sure

08 Nov 2010

sitrucarod

Course in great condition & a pleasure to play, with very challenging holes. Couple of minor niggly negatives :- 1. Too many staff that overcomplicate things (ie. Bag drop, starter) 2. I played as a single, but would have gladly prefered to be paired up with other games = their was a single directly in front & behind me. This led to very slow play & really could have been avoided (I did ask the 2 games in they would like to join me, but they said no !) 3. Tho' the course was great & I only paid $69 thru' iseekgolf, I believe the top rate fee @ The Glades is $130. If that is correct, then that is way over the top.....The Glades is not worth $130 for 18 holes plus cart

03 Nov 2010

ans

Course is in fantastic condition, greens held your ball within a metre (approaches). Just make sure your not behind members (dont let you play through). Slow game but course is great

30 Oct 2010

priviwrat

Extremely rude staff and not helpfull at all with the simplest of requests.

19 Oct 2010

swespecab

Played glades on fri 8th oct course looked great greens fantastic. However course became unplayable due to bad weather after playing six holes, pro shop staff informed us that they considered the course playable despite fairways being anlke deep in most parts and balls plugging the greens requiring pitch repairer to dig them out. Therefore they would not let us rebook our tee times, something to be aware of.

10 Oct 2010

Joe

Course was as good as I have seen it.

04 Oct 2010

goldenflash

Well the only unfortunate part to the day was it decided to rain a hell of a lot. But with all that aside would have to say it is the most enjoyable course I have played even if there was surface flooding around some of it. Cosmetically a beautiful course with good challenging holes as we played off the black tees. Especially when it is pooring with rain. But all that said was able to have a hot shower afterwards in the locker rooms as they supply towels. All in all a great set up for a pleasant day of golf. Will make sure next time it is sunny. Personally think it is far superior to Royal Pines.

03 Oct 2010

golfking78

Really enjoyable day, course was well presented and staff were very helpful. couldnt praise the course enough.

28 Sep 2010

lwac

Very nice course to play on and the atmosphere was tranquil on an picturesque day

20 Sep 2010

larnold

Played today with a group of three. Greens have been cored and top dressed but still playing true. Had a great afternoon with no hold ups. Will be in great shape in 2 weeks or so. Be back again for sure.

18 Sep 2010

brenecrof

.We purchased afternoon tea times managed to finish 18 holes okay, found course very enjoyable, only problem for ladies was staying out of bunkers, very playable, husband played off back markers delighted with two finishing holes. Pro shop staff very obliging, all in all a very enjoyable day.oc

17 Sep 2010

vesosleph

Very strong, aethsetic par 4's, with very inviting tee shots. Condition was acceptable, however would have expected a bit more from a course that charges $130 per game (without discount). Bent grass greens are not really ideal in this climate, so the greens were soft and bumpy.

13 Sep 2010

SimonKeller

Played here on Saturday 28th August 2010. Had a great day out. Course was in fantastic condition. Greens were great to put on and fairways were like hitting off carpet. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back again.

31 Aug 2010

wodarachi

bloody awful course I would never play there again A waste of money

30 Aug 2010

holeshot

It was a very nice coarse to play and I will be back to play again in the not to distant future.Very happy

28 Aug 2010

golfkeener

This is the second time we played at the Glades. We love the course and the layout. It is a great day. Through iseekgolf the green fee is very resonable. We definitely will want to come back again.

27 Aug 2010

th13rteen

Course was in great condition. Tee'd off first group. Greens 8/10 . Yardage markers to cards were slightly off. Manageable though. Service was great. Will play again.

18 Aug 2010

balmainboy

It's a great course but over 3 hours to play the back nine because of a two tee start and getting way behind on the 10th wasn't enjoyable. As well we waited almost every hole. The staff were very apologetic and I am sure will try to resolve that problem in the future. Having an open comp on Saturdays is great - puts a bit more pressure on your game.

02 Aug 2010

deveuodau

nice course but greens a bit substandard with lots of pitch marks second nine very slow with 20-30 min wait between first and second nine

01 Aug 2010

deadlast

Great course, especially at the iseek rate of $65. Loved every part of the course, could not fault anything on the day. Had a reasonable round of 84 off the back tee's. Would recommend to anyone that relly loves golf. When we finished our round of golf went in for the fish burger which was offered when we started our round & I must say that was nearly as good as the round of golf.

24 Jul 2010

mikiwraco

What can i say? Magnificent course!! Top quality golf course, condition was first class. I wish this was my home course.

20 Jul 2010

sean81

This is a first class golf course, from the exceptional service to the immaculate condition of the course itself. When playing off the gold markers, the course is challenging yet not impossible to play with plenty of water and sand to keep things interesting. I look forward to my next golfing experience at The Glades.

19 Jul 2010

par007

I played the glades for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was so impressed by the over all standard of the course that we played a second 18 holes that afternoon! I returned this week with a different playing partner and he was just as impressed as we were previously.A great course that suits all level of players and is kept to a very high standard. As the greens are quite soft, I ask future players to please repair pitch marks on the greens for the playing pleasure of all. They even supply a complimentary tool to do so!

15 Jul 2010

checotras

Enjoyed our game The Glades on Monday 12th July. The course was in excellent condition. The staff where friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back soon.

14 Jul 2010

steverose76

I thought Glades was great, considering we only paid $65! However, the greens had recently been spiked, so weren't the best they've been.

13 Jul 2010

closwuprap

Our group from the Far North of NSW really enjoyed our day at the Glades.The course was at its usual and unforgiving best. We had a mixture of impressive birdies and the brain explosions of some doubles and triples. Being plugged into the steep face of a bunker in front of the 7th green for two was amusing especially when the third shot had to be played on my knees. Anyway that's golf. Thanks to the Glades.

13 Jul 2010

sniblo10

AWESOME! Much more enjoyable than the Vinatage. Fantastic service, great design (easiest hole is the 1st, hardest hole is the 18th), perfect lies, true bent greens, 98 manicured bunkers, wicked water hazards, and wide fairways. Good shots get rewarded, and I'll leave it up to your imagination what happens to bad ones. Got on for $79 with a cart as well. It is hard to fault this course. Enjoy!

11 Jul 2010

wobacrena

Great course, great day!!

10 Jul 2010

unclesimmo

Having just gotten a Teeoff Australia membership I made the Glades the first course I played based on reputation and I nust say I am a little disappointed. While there was nothing majorily wrong with the course (fairways were excellent) I think when charging top dolar for a round ones expectations tend to be quite high and I don't think it's up to the standard of the other top flight courses around the area. As a 1st time player of the course I found the on-course signage very poor - coupled with no GPS in the carts, navigating your way around the course can be a little hit and miss and probably cost a few shots on my scorecard.

08 Jul 2010

canetoader

I loved it!!!

06 Jul 2010

jonrhiwlas

We had a fantastic day - a perfect Winter's day on teh Gold Coast. All raised our game - thw fairways are wide enough but still unforgiving with well placed bunnkers and water.

29 Jun 2010

brecedrer

What a magnificant course. Just finished a week of Golf on the Gold Coast with a group of friends and although we played some excellent courses this one was easily the best. The greens were the highlight. Although they suffer from pitch marks they are the truest greens you could wish to see. Lunch was great value and very nice as well. The service was excellent and the staff were top class.

19 Jun 2010

tewokaspe

I played here on Sunday, it was the best course that I have played on the goldcoast. The greens were fast but not very true, got a lot of spin. Got a pretty good feed for lunch after as well

16 Jun 2010

csmith3

The Glades is a picturesque layout and a delight to play. This is the third year running that we have included Glades by choice over other courses. The water hazards add great beauty to the course and attract ample wildlife. However, they also attract golf balls!! The greens are true and we find the staff very helpful and conscious of groups running on time.

16 Jun 2010

brafretot

Well i mite have to play more Greg norman designed courses on some holes i thought i was in the kimbillys beautiful the greens were rolling and very challenging defiantly be going back

15 Jun 2010

gophiwroth

Great day from start to finish.Even though its winter and was 7 degrees when we hit off the condition of the course was excellent.Staff were very attentive and we cant wait to come back again.Thankyou Glades and I seek :)

13 Jun 2010

jacksully

played the glades yesterday, 2nd time I have played there. Went to this course,because of bent greens in winter. They were absolutely amazing, they were rolling about 10. pretty quick for queensland, and were rolling very very true. The service was great, a nice Canadian guy served us. Told us there was no food or drink cart out there, but if we wanted anything order it at the bar and they brought it out to us. It is Very Forgiving off the tee. I played very poorly around the greens, Still managed 34 points. My playing partner off 25, had 45 Points. It is a fun course that leaves lots of opportunity for birdies. Could possibly be a bit more challenging, in regards to making you think with risk reward, but just a fun course. Touch expensive.. but Well werth it with those greens. Played in 3 hours. only saw one other group

09 Jun 2010

philipcrawford2

a little disappointed with the course this visit, not up to the grade it should be for a top level course, too much play seemed to have left its impressions through the course with poor greens and divots.

08 Jun 2010

chadlgriffith

Played early Thurs morning, course quiet and in great condition. A number of groundsmen mowing during the round although aware of players and always considerate.will definitely be back.

07 Jun 2010

ongkiee

Played here last Monday and it was only $55 per person(iseekgolf). Staffs are very nice and the green are in top condition. I have only started playing golf not too long ago and By far this is favoured golf course on the Gold Coast. Also, this course is not too hard for a noob like me!hahahhahha

02 Jun 2010

gerteakaya

This would have to be my No 1 course on the Gold Coast. Absolutely loved it. Pity I can't afford to play there all the time.

02 Jun 2010

bct754

Great course! We were very impressed by the drink's cart service. With such sensitive greens, it is a pity that other "golfers" don't repair thier pich marks properly. We had guests from South Africa, Sydney and Canberra and all had a great time and enjoyed the course.

02 Jun 2010

gpickering

Overall a nice course however close tee times proved a little tiresome as we constantly waited for the people in front and were holding up the group behind. Course was interesting and challenging to play, however the fairways and greens needed some tlc all over to be considered a top level course considering its normal green fee pricing. Getting a little long in the tooth looking at present....incredibly noisy next to the M1 freeway.

01 Jun 2010

mauswara

The weather was perfect, course was good, staff friendly and some good mates to play with. Made it a very enjoyable round of golf. Greens were softer than most courses I've played on (could be the type of grass - which I've never played on before), putts pulled up quicker, fairways were open and abit generous and I surprisingly never missed. The bunkers and water looked daunting but didn't really present any real problem. Only lost one ball in water on a par three. However, at full price I didn't see the value. First impressions GOOD but not WOW!

01 Jun 2010

wallysig

The iseek special of $55 made this course that much more enjoyable the course was in excellent condition and very helpful staff. Winter golf on the coast is the best...

01 Jun 2010

googyegg

Weighttransfer, If you had 27 points of a 6 handicap- YOU DO NOT have the authority in commenting that the course is too short. The greens are in great condition, I'm not sure which golf course did you play on, but I played the same day!and it was in good nick! maybe you need more weightransfer, if you move back far enough, you might reach boomerang farm and get a game there

26 May 2010

kekamamoh

My wife actually booked my first round of golf at the glades for my birthday. I have wanted to play this course since I saw it getting built. It's a great course with interesting holes & fantastic layout, a great birthday present.

24 May 2010

weighttransfer

OK, have to be honest. Gold tees (equiv of white at other courses) is about 5700m, and was single stableford. Paid $105 each for myself and girlfriend. Gold tees were on average 20-30m up on gold plates so played prob about 5100-5200, why play such a great course where you pay premium so short??? (and on a sunday, to me is blatant rip off of patrons attempting to get rounds on course) Had 27 points off 6 handicap, drove like a demon and hit irons like a moron!! Greens are not in good condition at moment, especially last 3, looks like heading for refurb on those ones. I love Greg Norman designs but feel like was not given value for money overall. If you never been is fantastic to experience as is visually beautiful and a must see. Greens are bent grass and therefore show every scuff, pitch mark and bump, people who play there do need to learn how to fix pitch marks!!

24 May 2010

rorymc

I'm not a fan of Greg Norman designed courses, as I believe his designs favour pros or elite amateur (single figure handicap) players. That being said I've avoided The Glades for a long time having been "beat up" by Brookwater & Club Pelican in the past. When A friend visiting from WA suggested we play & then walked straight onto the black tee box, I thought it would be a long draining day. I'm happy to report that The Glades is the best Norman course I've ever played & the bent greens are by far the best putting surfaces in Qld. Immaculately presented with generous landing areas & plenty of 'risk/reward'tee shot options, The Glades is now number one on my list of Gold Coast courses played. The staff were also brilliant, & the complementary pitch repair tool was a nice touch. (Although it was an unfortunate neccessity as the greens were VERY pockmarked with the remnants from inconsiderate people) Overall a very enjoyable time & I will be visiting again soon.

21 May 2010

iansp

Excellent course and excellent service

18 May 2010

geofffmol7

The course as always was in immaculate condition. The tee boxes were well presented, fairways resembled carpet and the bunkers were very well sanded. The greens were very responsive and rewarded agressive approaches although I struggled with their rather quick speed.

18 May 2010

goldbear

Great course in great condition. I parked in the cark park and a staff memeber brough me over a golf cart which I thought was great service. Hitting off was seemless as I had paid here on Iseek golf and off we went. Green staff were very polite and helpful Drinks and food cart were on time and fresh and friendly Number one course on the Gold Coast ! Hole in 1 on the 17th topped off a great morning. Highly recommend playing as often as you can - I will be back again no questions

10 May 2010

spamedrib

great course fantastic greens

04 May 2010

briandoc2

Played the course last wednesday 28/4 and enjoyed the experience. Got caught behind slow group for about 3 holes but they let me through on first available par 3 and I flew for rest of the day until near end. Last remnants of previously mentioned troubles on a couple of the greens under the roadway. Most of the greens fairly soft but I tried to repair at least 2 pitch marks each green to help fight the battle against those inconsiderate "golfers" out there. Its a good layout with typical Norman bunkering and green construction. The shark builds a good course.

04 May 2010

SimonKeller

Played here for the first time on Saturday 1st May. Course was in great condition and greens were excellent. All the staff were very friendly. Only bad thing was that play was ridiculously slow. Only got through 11 holes in 4hrs before it got to dark and didn't see a marshall all day.

03 May 2010

sgr1971

This is an outstanding course and its clear that Greg Norman likes his bunkers. They are strategically placed so they catch most standards of players. Very challenging but also very rewarding. I was fortunate enough to play it twice during the two week holiday (along with Robina Woods and the Colonial) and I found it to be the best course I have ever played. Its easy to see why its rated in Australia's top 50 courses. I thought booking though iseek was also great and halved the cost of the second round. I can't wait to get to play it again. I cherished every birdie and par I scored (along with the many wipes).

29 Apr 2010

sawratrim

Enjoyed my day thoroughly. The Staff were friendly and only to willing to help. The course was a little soggy but we did have a bit of rain the days before. The course was kept well and the greens played true. Little patchy on the last couple of holes. There was no hold ups at all. I will definatley be coming back. My clients enjoyed the day as well.

28 Apr 2010

paspolahi

After reading all the comments about the greens we were not sure what to expect. We thought the course and greens were great. Have played Bonville, royal pines & Robina woods in the last week and I prefer the Glades to all of them. Just repair you pitch marks and there is no issues

28 Apr 2010

polar

Played here on Good Friday morning. As usual the staff are friendly and offered to try and get me through groups in front as I was playing by myself. Only took 3 hrs and didn't play through the groups in front until the 14th. The Glades is always and very enjoyable day out. It's not the hardest course by a long way and you know that going in. If you hit good shots you are rewarded and bad shots penalised. There are reviews on here slamming the course for being too easy, greens to soft and unrepaired pitch marks. If it's too easy and you don't like it, why come back. There are plenty of other courses that may test you more. It is not the clubs fault that players don't repair the pitch marks. They give you tools and there is a picture of how to repair the mark on the windscreen. I tried to repair a couple per green. It is the ignorance of those playing in front of you. I always look forward to playing the Glades.

07 Apr 2010

chris58122

Was extremely disappointed with the condition of the greens. They were well below standard for a course than charges inexcess of $100- for a round. There are some great holes but it was frustrating attempting to putt on greens that were unplayable. Would give Glades a miss based on the greens alone until they can be improved as there are plenty of other acceptable options.

07 Apr 2010

jimglossop

A couple of the greens are recovering after maintenance and it appears a few others are next in line. Recommend asking about greens status prior to booling.

07 Apr 2010

mark

Fantastic layout, great bunkering but bunkers have too much depth in sand. Green in terrible condition on about 50%. Too bare and pitch marks not repaired. Definately not worth paying full price will play again in 6 months to check out if greens have improved

06 Apr 2010

betters

Fantastic day out i would rate it as good as Palm Meadows & better than any other course on the coast.The staff were very professional & me & my mates were very impressed Thanks Paul

06 Apr 2010

vaswitrec

It appears I'm not the only one that has a complaint about the greens. Although I was lucky enough to play this course for $75 with a buggy thanks to iseekgolf there were alot of players that day that payed the full rate. Having said this the rest of the course was in good condition but to not be able to putt what's the point. I could have gone to any good driving range and had the same experience. With greens in this condition the course should be closed until they are repaired. I should have gone Brisbane and played at Northlakes a far superior course at half the price.

06 Apr 2010

stachovas

The night before playing this course I watched a famous video on the internet known as "Mr Hands". For those not in the know this video involves a man being brutally sodomised by a horse. The feeling of disgust I felt watching this unspeakable act of colonic carnage was exactly mirrored when I arrived at the first green of the Glades golf club. The green was literally covered with dead pitch marks and it was plainly obvious that this climate cannot support bent grass. The decision to plant this variety was either a cynical marketing ploy or the act of a man afflicted with a particularly severe form of cretinism. In addition I found the course to be hemmed in by roads on all sides, causing my playing partner to remark that it had the ambience of an upmarket council estate. Over priced and over rated. Avoid.

05 Apr 2010

1n3ygrog18

I don't understand why everyone raves about these "bent greens". They are far too soft - I almost got a plug lie with a four iron on one of the par threes. They're also far too fragile - it's very difficult not to damage them just standing in the one spot! As such, all of the greens were in terrible condition, not to mention a few of them were cored as well, which didn't seem to be publicised when booking through this website. In addition, I found the course far too easy. I played quite poorly, played off the blacks, and still got 35 points. The first hole, for example, is just ridiculously easy. I hit a poor three wood off the tee, and found myself 30 metres out on a par four.

29 Mar 2010

gazrt

From all the hype about The Glades I expected it to be a very pleasent experience. Wrong. Four greens were recently cored and the other greens all had deep unrepaired pitch marks. Mowers on the fairways while playing are a nice touch. Teeing off early is a no no although only three and a half hours is a good run because every green was soggy from the sprinklers. I found four bunkers during my round and was deeply plugged in three. Notification of courses poor condition would of been helpful. Royal Pines kicks your arse and is much cheaper.

27 Mar 2010

mfv11

A beautiful place to play golf, staff were friendly and helpful, challenging day off the black tees. Most fairways are wide so some room for a stray shot. Half the greens were still being repaired after heavy rains, but otherwise a test of your putting. Enough water to put you off if you think too much about it. Definitely play there again.

26 Mar 2010

saltz1

Overall we enjoyed playing the course however a number of greens were in very poor condition which was very dissapointing. Would we play it again? Not unless we could be assure the greens were in far better condition

25 Mar 2010

pithothib

A wonderful course with many challenging and interesting holes. Generally quick greens testing one's putting accuracy. Great elevated outlooks from the tee and splendid water hazards along well manicured fairways making this course arguably one of the prettiest on the Gold Coast. Certainly a course that will present new challenges no matter how long one has played it.

23 Mar 2010

cifradimos

Have always enjoyed playing the Glades layout - however this weekend past the greens were in abominable condition for a $100 course. The pin placements obviously hadn't been changed in some time given the heavily trampled area around each hole. Pitch marks are becoming a hazard in themselves and the last 3 greens under repair are barely playable. Would have been nice to have been advised before playing. Will be back but only once I'm confident the greens have improved.

23 Mar 2010

uowastito

The Glades - a pleasure to play there. The staff were friendly and the service was excellent .The course was great . Shame about my score.

21 Mar 2010

matt83

What a course. The best on the coast i have played ( havnt played lakelands or royal pines). The bent greens are without a doubt the best greens on the coast if not in queensland. A pleasure to play, Typical norman course with big deep bunkers but very rewarding if attacked off the tee. A must for any serious golfer. To all golfers out there please repair your pitch marks on the green.

14 Mar 2010

timtronic

Had a wonderful experience. Condition was excellent and it was one of those days when we got to the 18th tee and felt like we had only just got to the course, such was the feeling of relaxation within the surrounds. Being a higher handicapper I found this course a real thinkers course with room to play safer or times when you can run the gauntlet. Only downside I observed was the way some golfers leave the greens with unrepaired pitch marks. Especially being bent greens, they need special attention. All over a great day.

14 Mar 2010

brookealex

A nice course on a cracking day meant an all around good experience. Despite the heavy rain the day before the course was in great nick and as others have mentioned the greens are unlike most others on the coast. I like them a lot with the only minor blemish being that they are littered with poorly repaired pitchmarks, not critising the maintenence its more players at fault here.

02 Mar 2010

bpc13

Great course with plenty of water but rewarding for straight shots. Greens were a little soft but that was after a little rain. 9 / 10

22 Feb 2010

simone_red

In great nick apart from the temporary greens on the last 3 holes

07 Feb 2010

ozechad

The Glades is a terrific Golf Course beautifully prepared and challenging to play. The greens are as good as any I have played throughout the world. Right from the moment you arrive at the bag drop zone through to after the game at the 19th Hole enjoying good food in a awesome relaxing atmosphere the friendly staff do there best to make you feel welcome. Thanks to The Glades team and especially iseekgolf for providing a simple easy and cost effective way to play some of our great courses.

07 Feb 2010

susukokolupin

Dear iseekgolf.com Tank you very much! We had a really good time at Glades golf club. Staffs ware very nice and cource condition too. I will try to play there again with your HP. Lastly I'd like to say thanks who attended me by the phone. Best Regards Keiko Yamaguchi

07 Feb 2010

grazz

As always the Glades did not dissapoint, The course was was lovely and the speed of play was excellent, I reccomend that everyone has a hit at the Glades if your not sure where to play. This course is a must play, temp greens at the moment on last 3 holes but.

01 Feb 2010

ueledohis

Beautiful course, great presentation and service. We started early and ordered some sandwiches after playing nine holes and they delivered freshly made ones as we teed off on the 11th. The last 3 greens were obviously not the best way to finish such a great course but we knew beforehand that they were under repair and 69 bucks at the earlybird rate was excellent value. Would definitely play this course again when up back in the Gold Coast!

29 Jan 2010

googyegg

The course was in great nick!!besides the 3 greens on the back nine.had a great time!the service was great!from bag handling area, to the golf shop and to the drinks cart!what a great day!definetly be back in the near future. for those who are complaining about the greens, its bent greens!its soft.those that complain about the pitch marks..fellow golfers like US do not repairer them!so WE have to change!!stop winging about the others and drinks cart not beig seen enough?well, stock up!buy 5 drinks in the shop when you check in....thats what a esky is on the cart for!!!!

26 Jan 2010

jashomez

What a fatastic course. In great shape and even though the last 3 greens are currently temp greens it did not change what was a great day and a great course.

21 Jan 2010

miko

Fantastic course!!!! i would play there again and again and again The greens were great.

14 Jan 2010

Greg

great course. good layout. excellent service only problem was about 3 greens are very ordinary , all the other green very good, suits all handicaps. would play it tomorrow if asked

14 Jan 2010

stithalap

I teed off at 5.10am on a weekday and was impressed that all greens and holes had been freshly mown and cut. I really enjoyed the course which was in great condition. I was aware that a green renovation program was in place prior to booking and was pleasantly surprised to find out that 15 greens were in top notch condition and only 3 under repair (I was expecting 18 cored greens - much worse). They supply pitch mark repairers in the carts but it was obvious that many visitors do not use them. I found the fairways quite generous, however the fairway bunkers were quite deep which made it very difficult to make the greens when you landed in them. The sand in the bunkers was too fluffy with my golf ball plugging on two separate occasions when may ball landed outside the bunker and bounced in.

12 Jan 2010

lavafratr

Fantastic Course. Lots of challenges with bunkers and water. Lots of water. Fairways and greens were all in top condition except for two temporary greens and one rather poor green that was in play. Highly recommended. I used rental clubs which cost around $50 but having said that, they were a full set of Cleveland Hibore XL's! They supplied complimentary tees and pitch repairers. The carts lacked a GPS but did have an onboard cooler bin (Esky) complete with ice! Highly recommended challenging course. Play it!

11 Jan 2010

bolo

Very Nice course. Well thought out and pleasanly surprising in the ease of the course. Highly recommend.

09 Jan 2010

golf4life

although many recent reviews have been complaining about the state of the last 3 greens, which is completly true, this is only short term. The layout of the course i found was extremly good, and it was a pleasure to play a resort course that use its layout to present a challenge rather than just adding heaps and heaps of length. Most tee shots require decision making, as bombing a driver might not always be the best option. The greens were extremly receptive which made pin huniting a little easier. With the help of fellow players repairing pitch marks and the club itself having good processes in place, pitch marks shouldn't be a problem. It dosent really affect the putt anyway.

08 Jan 2010

jetihecha

I can see a change of grass (greens only) coming in the next few years. The current state of the greens is very poor for a course which has the status of the Glades. No-one in their right mind would pay the full rate of $130 for a game.

07 Jan 2010

steveesso

Excellent Course, a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Especially liked that you can play in a single Stableford comp.

05 Jan 2010

duff

Great course, Tricky greens, Played on a day where it rained but the course drained well. The only bad comment was the 16th,17th and 18th greens are in very bad condition. Aside from this it is a great course

05 Jan 2010

madkeen63

fantastic course and layout,my 3rd round at this course, in impeccable condition except for the last three greens, 16th looked and played like a patchwork quilt, 17th green closed for reno's with a temporary, 17th green looked in great condition so not sure why it wasnt in play, 18th was a mess being cored and all the rain has washed most of the sand away, not much grass either. Considering we have had around 200mm of rain since xmas day and apart from the last three greens the course is awesome, three groups had a very testy but enjoyable round!

04 Jan 2010

camaletho

I share the sentiment of others that the closing 3 holes were a little disappointing given the state of the greens. Although the greens are heavily divoted from the recent rain, the greens presently give great value for attacking shots at the pin. Excuses that it affects putting and the whole game are rubbish.....if you knock it near the pin it matters little. Great value for $69. Those that also whinge about drink carts....my advice considering they give you an esky full of ice is to pre-purchase your drinks before 1 and 10. Very simple.

03 Jan 2010

jro

Played the Glades on the NYE and couldn't have been more dissappointed with the service. Have played the many times before and couldn't have been more impressed with the gold class service - not sure if management has changed hands but it was terrible. Faults included being hurried along by marshalls, greens keepers all over the course slowing play down, no drinks cart till the end of the round and 3 holes almost unplayable. Will definatly think twice about choosing this course again at even the discounted price the iseek offers.

03 Jan 2010

ericthefinn

First time playing the Glades, enjoyed my round. Besides hitting the ball a little more accurately. However, the greens besides the last three i found were very soft, but the last 2 weeks there has been a lot of rain. Will be back especially with discounted rates after 2pm. Staff were friendly and easy going.

02 Jan 2010

saphanaua

very excellant course although it was a shame to finish on temporary greens on the 17th and 18th im sure the green staff are trying very hard to get this in order. will definately come back to play

02 Jan 2010

pipp

After having heard so much about the Glades for the last 7 years I decided to go and play with the ISG discounted voucher. Tell you what, I am happy I only paid 66 dollars, I would have been very angry had I paid the full 130 dollar green fee. The course in itself is a great layout but the greens were covered in pitch marks, as others have said, HUNDREDS of them, making putting very frustrating. The last 3 greens are under repair with a temporary green (basically a patch of fairway) in place. If I go back to play there it will be in a few good months when the greens are playable.

31 Dec 2009

wrislatis

Despite the constant rain the course and the staff service was very good.

31 Dec 2009

delete

First time at The Glades and it is a great course for all standards. As other reviewers have noted, the last 3 greens are in very bad shape with a temporary green in play on 17 so a disappointing way to finish. Teed off by myself around 5:30am and didn't have in front or behind me so played 2-3 balls each hole which is a great way to play.

29 Dec 2009

rubbaduck

This is the 3rd round I've played at The Glades. Unfortunately the weather didn't match the quality of the course so that made it play differently, still a challenge but enjoyable. The greens staff have been doing it tough with disease outbreaks on the last 3 greens, hope they get 'em back as playing on the Bent greens is such a pleasure. Didn't get the little extras in the cart like other rounds so that part of the service was missing, wonder why. I really enjoy playing this course and the discounted fees will make it more accessible in the future.

28 Dec 2009

jcsremovals

Wonderful course, beautiful surrounds with vast array of birdlife. Very well maintained. A few very ordinary temporary greens in play, while original greens are being re-turfed. That didn't really detract from an awesome golfing experience. I think next time I will take a few safer options to avoid the well placed,deep greenside bunkers.

26 Dec 2009

blakey1020

Course in good condition considering the lack of rain the region has had. The last 3 greens have been damaged by a grass disease, however, the other greens were of an extremely high quality. Should be played from the black markers to really appreciate the design.

21 Dec 2009

ajschuey

Great Course, Great Staff!!!

21 Dec 2009

ssnow

Excellent course in good condition mostly, enjoyable to play and worth the money. Only negative would be we were told that the 16th, 17th & 18th greens were a little bumpy but otherwise ok when in fact they were basically dead with very little grass. It was a VERY disappointing way to finish an enjoyable round of golf. Will be back but only when the course is in excellent condition.

21 Dec 2009

kaine

Was disapointed with the condition of the course, the bunkers had stones in them and the greens where covered in pitch marks (hundreds). The course had no hole signage, did not know where I was hitting for eg. water, distance, bunkers etc. Food and drinks was expensive. Lakelands is a better course.

21 Dec 2009

slewis18538

Excellent course, which is well maintained all around. The three greens which had recently been renovated were still able to be played quite well. The remainder of the course was at a top quality.

20 Dec 2009

ben_jamin

THE GLADES IS A SUPERB OUTLAYED RESORT COURSE IS CHALLENGING YET ENJOYABLE FOR A SCRATCH GOLFER TO A NON HANDICAPPED OCCASIONAL PLAYER.

18 Dec 2009

vjsweeney

Played 17/12/09. Easy to book online with iseekgolf.Friendly staff and course is in great condition.Only greens 16-18 under maintenance. Fairways still green and greens receptive.

18 Dec 2009

splitpin

Great layout, good variety of holes and few hills on the property have been well utilized. Excellent value. Some maintenance going on but only the last 2 greens were bad. We never saw a marshal all day and we were stuck behind a 5 ball of yobos who were sharing clubs, picking up other playes balls from nearby fairways, driving all over the place having buggy races and were generally way out of order. They mananged to spoil what was otherwise a great day.

17 Dec 2009

uatheheje

The course was 95% fantastic. Last 3 greens unfortunately in state of disrepair. Refreshments cart offered tasty pies and cold drinks. Glades offers a great environment for relaxed enjoyable golf. I hope to play there again soon.

14 Dec 2009

gorocroph

What a beauty, easy known the Shark put his stamp on this course, great day thanks, Kieran

14 Dec 2009

weswawros

Fantastic track! Nearly the best greens on the Gold Coast. Course offers a chance for players of all levels as it is relatively easy to keep it in play off the tee. From there the challenge heats up a little. Love the variety and the dramatic bunkering. I will definitely be back.

14 Dec 2009

jeanfrederic

Glades was great, from the service at the pro shop, the golf marshalls and the course, I couldn't complain about any of it. Oh except on, i would have like the course to be a little harder. I really enjoyed the day, and i look forward to returning there for another game.

07 Dec 2009

fricresik

The Glades is great course. The best bent grass greens I've played on since leaving the States. It's part of our regular Gold Coast circuit course we like to play.

06 Dec 2009

phobrofrug

The Glades is undoubtably the best course on the Gold Coast from all aspects. It suits all players from pro's to hackers. The greens and fareways are in excellent condition and the staff in all areas display a degree of proffessionalism seldom experienced these days.

05 Dec 2009

swbarry3

Efficient and friendly staff, Fairways in great condition. Greens bit savaged- soft and heavily plug marked. Despite free plug repair tools in cart some players obviously make no attempt. Rack rate of 130 is bit steep so Iseek rate was much better.

04 Dec 2009

stegaresw

Excellent course, one of the best I have playes, We were 1st off the 10th Tee, never had hold ups all day even when we got onto the 1st tee, Very well maintained course, good greens, fairways and bunkers. Very wide fairways but if you dont hit straight can find yourself in plenty of water or bunkers. Would definitly go back and only paying $65 for a round with a cart at this sort of course was extremely cheap.

01 Dec 2009

acemcrae

As always the course was in great condition. THe fairways and bunkers in great nick. The greens on the back nine were feeling the affects of the heat, but all rolled true. A few visitors aren't repairing their pitchmarks on the greens, but aside from that the staff are very friendly and the course is fantastic. A great challenge.

30 Nov 2009

storisiva

One of the best courses I have played on the gold coast.

28 Nov 2009

fwed

No slow play issues, played a full 18 holes from a 3pm tee time and was back having a beer by 6pm. Greens a little slow for my liking but very receptive. This is the second time I've played this course the first being not long after it opened and I think it has matured well. Overall in great condition and quite a pleasant afternoon was had.

25 Nov 2009

brobroges

great service when we arrived set the tone for s very enjoyable round. The course itself is set up to allow anyone from the inexperienced to the pro to feel challenged, and just when you think you have its measure, up pops somthing unexpected. We are already planing our next round and we are bringing a couple of mates.

25 Nov 2009

whistlerite

Played this course yesterday for the first time...Was very impressed! played off the Black tees and there is not a lot of room for error. Its a great challenge. Plenty of bunkers. Greens were a little soft but plenty of fun!

23 Nov 2009

iamthestig

Played at the Glades on a Sunday morning, tee time of 5:56am. Was able to tee of on time, staff were fantastic, courteous and professional. Course is magnificent, fairways in excellent condition, bunkers deep and sometimes difficult and the greens were brilliant. All for $65 including cart, will definitely be back.

23 Nov 2009

jb36144

I haved played here quite a few times and as usual the course was in really good condition. I stongly recommend a game here, you can be as brave or conservative as you like, it's there for mugs like me, or the very best.

23 Nov 2009

empirebay

My partners and I were not happy was we were new to this course and there were no maps of the holes, no tee signs to indicate what hole we were at, and the tee markers were all the same (gold/yellow) so when the starteer told us to play off the 'gold' tees what does that mean? Poorly signed and overpriced.

22 Nov 2009

tikespusli

we played of the tiger tees & wot a difference it makes it is fairly tough of the whites but very very different & much harder off the black tees,fairways & greens were suppurb will play again but of the whites again

19 Nov 2009

pachicroc

Awesome, had a memorable round and will definately return. Staff were extremely helpful and courteous. By far the best course I have played thus far. Can't wait to get back for another hit.

18 Nov 2009

semabroci

Superb condition for playing all your shots. A few demanding par 4's to keep you in check. Very hard greens to read and find the pace I found not the grass expert but totally different to most of the queensland courses I regulary play but they held approach shots well other than that very enjoyable but alot of putts had out there from me.

13 Nov 2009

deslotith

Warm Friendly and Inviting. Played on a Saturday, tee off was right on time, and we finished in just over 4 hours, Saturday Competition Golf and all. Course is beautifully presented, fairways wide and lush, greens perfect, bunkers soft, and rough forgiving. Definitely worth the money and will play the course again.

08 Nov 2009

kavo

Fantastic course. Can be tricky on some holes if your complacent, however, overall, a fairly forgiving course on most holes with nice open fairways. Just alot of sand though, so remember your beach towel and sunscreen. In all seriousnous though, fantastic course, best I've played on.

05 Nov 2009

dieseldog

Great course, 1st time played there and will be back very shortly as throughly enjoyed the greg norman designed layout. Greens were brilliant,very soft and had to adjust to the amount of spinback. Fairways were very generous compared to most other courses on the gold coast.A must play course!!!!!!!!!!!!

04 Nov 2009

lotsofgolf

Played earlier this year and had a similar experience to keithj91. Told to hit of the tenth as we would get around faster. 1hr 45 minutes for first nine. Stopped at the pro-shop as instructed before proceeding to first hole. Told that we would catch the end of competition after 3 to 5 holes. First tee -- group of four overseas players on the green for 15 minutes. It took 3 hours to do the next nine holes. Marshall apologized and said we should not have been told to go off the tenth. Discussed this with the pro-shop manager -- his comment was that we had played the first nine too fast ! Have not been back since as The Glades appear to have no focus on customer care and ongoing business. Disappointing for such a wonderful course.

02 Nov 2009

sonic1

What a great experience The course is in fantastic condition from the fairways through to the soft greens that allow you to attack the flag. Plenty of challanging well positioned bunkers and well shaped water hazards. We took advantage of the early bird special and teed of at 5.56am so we played one of the best courses on the Gold Coast for half price. The staff to were very helpful and in abundance that that time of the day. Highly recomended.

02 Nov 2009

angry

Excellent course in excellent condition. Really enjoy the early bird specials via I Seek Golf. The Glades is a great place to be at 5am in the morning if you are a golf nut. Great value at $65, long may it continue.

01 Nov 2009

frihikamul

Our day at The Glades was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The course was in magnificent condition.I was contacted by staff prior to our event so that they then put out nearest the pin markers,labelled carts in draw order,& reserved tables for lunch.The whole day was handled not only very professionally but in a friendly manner.

30 Oct 2009

breno

Very enjoyable. Excellent greens keeping.

27 Oct 2009

kawrapiji

had a great time course was in great condition even in a long dry spell

27 Oct 2009

thewhitetiger

the glades was amazing loved it. Cant wait to play there again

24 Oct 2009

vicrikesa

Great course, the only critisism is the greens were inconsistent, some quicker & longer grass than others, otherwise all good.

24 Oct 2009

janethinds

Glades in good condition Fairways green and no bad lies considering the dry conditions Service and help excellent

23 Oct 2009

ecastr

Glades has to be my favourite golf course in SE Qld. The reception for our group on arrival was efficient, carts were of high quality and we commenced playing on time. The course was in superb ocndition with well maintained and grassed fairways assisting both good iron and wood play. The greens were quite soft and held good approach shots. The coures layout is a pleasurable experience with waterways on most holes but not too hazardous for sensible play. The condition of the course was excellent and the whole experience at Glades was once again very enjoyable.

23 Oct 2009

mattybaz

SENSATIONAL!!!! Played there on Saturday. Course staff were great and marshall was on the ball. Reasonable speed of play but not rushed. Will be back for sure. Great challenge and in fantastic condition.

21 Oct 2009

richecida

Thoroughly enjoyable day. Staff were very helpful and added to the whole experience of just an A grade course

19 Oct 2009

crapasles

First time we played the course and what a delight.Considering the lack of rain lately, the course was in brilliant condition.Very friendly staff and great facilities.We will definately play here again, especially with the fabulous rate iseek gets.

19 Oct 2009

wraith23

Great designed golf course. Well maintained. Enjoyed every shot.

19 Oct 2009

huw

Excellent course, I have played it several times as I live on Gold Coast.

19 Oct 2009

mastibrih

Beautiful Golf course, not hard but a very pleasing experiance. Friendly staff, Greens are very soft and this caused some few problems as more than half the divets had not been replaced, besides this very much enjoyed my round.

19 Oct 2009

kabiuipij

enjoyed the golf and the booking system

15 Oct 2009

robgoldsworthy

The Glades is one of the best courses I've had the pleasure of playing (and I've played most of them), great layout however this time the greens were a little two paced and I found them hard to read. Quite wide fairways however with the right amount of trouble should you play a bad shot. A must to play. Played Lakelands the next day and was a little dissapointed - The Glades is in way better condition.

12 Oct 2009

tim46569

Played - 8th of Oct 2009 Course in good condition, speed of play was very good, although we did hit off at 7.30am. Greens are always a challenge and with the iseekgolf voucher, it was value for money.

12 Oct 2009

niphohipr

Thoroughly enjoyed the course, lovely fairways, great condition - plenty of challenges - curse those bunkers! Will play there again.

06 Oct 2009

tshel

The Glades is a fantastic course. I enjoyed playing and will play there again.

06 Oct 2009

bep

absolutely fantastic fairways and greens were great we really enjoyed our selves thank you

06 Oct 2009

cricedecap

Great experience

03 Oct 2009

bachev

Played here Sunday 13th September 09. Overall was a truly enjoyable experience to play at the glades, the course staff were helpful and friendly. Playing as a two ball we hit 18 holes in under 4 hours at a relaxed pace with no real pressure from behind or waiting in front. Its a beautiful yet difficult course with plenty of challenging shots, bring plenty of balls (just don't expect to get cheap ones from the club house!).

02 Oct 2009

marckucing

A scenic, fantastic course - a little dry from the dust storms and lack of rain but the quality of the fairways and greens can't be faulted. Greens are true and hold really well. A challenging yet forgiving course which I will continue to play at.

01 Oct 2009

taipan

Superb course! My playing partners couldn't beleive the price we got this course for through i-seek. Worth every penny. The holes were exactly what you would expect from a Norman designed course - risk and reward, there are no free shots here. The last 3 holes have to the best I played with the 16th and 18th tempting you to take on as much water as you dare to reduce your iron into the green. The greens had been cored less than 2 weeks before we played and we would never have known to look at them. They held when a ball was thrown into them and were true to putt on. Fantastic experience Can't ask more from a course.

29 Sep 2009

ads14

The course is that good that even though i played one of my worst games of golf i still had a great day/time on the course!! i will definately be back. Staff were tremendous. look out for the bunkers.!!

29 Sep 2009

kadipocha

Course is great staff where friendly and helpful

29 Sep 2009

stithehab

What a great course, has got a bit of everything. Plenty of water, sand, length off the black tees and some decent par 3's. The course is in great condition and is well worth the drive down from Brisbane. Better than Robina and Gainsborough and streaks better than Royal Qld or anything else in Brisbane. Well worth the drive.

28 Sep 2009

doro

Fantastic course, and great service. The price was also special as they had cored the greens. Didn't matter, great day out and very enjoyable.

28 Sep 2009

thijajalo

Our groups of 14 people are playing golf every Saturday in different course in Gold Coast. Glades is good condition and interested layout which we like very much, however many people have been upset due to the marchall and he pushed us too much to go fast.

27 Sep 2009

mark_herrington

excellent course but you have to play off the back tees to realy apreciate the course, greens were very diapointing with lots of pitch marks left

25 Sep 2009

Thebobbydazzla

This was the first time i played at The Glades Golf Course and it definately lived up to the hype!! I've heard people talk of the place before with high regard for the quality in all aspects, and i've got to say that i definately agree. What a great course...each hole as good as the next, plenty of sand and water (amazing bunkers), calm and serene, and without a line of golfers behind you waiting to play through or being annoying following you the whole day. It was a pleasure to play there...

24 Sep 2009

ricksta44

Exellent course! But under Reno's Fairways were quicker than the greens! But for $49 had a great day!

21 Sep 2009

poochinaus

Staff were very pleasant, professional and helpful. Course was great. Marshals on course kept play moving well. Facilities were terrific and the golfer's lunch special was great, especially for the price. I will definitely play at The Glades again.

21 Sep 2009

swislipha

not many other players around on afternoon of 17th Sept which made it rather annoying to be held up by a group of six. They finally let us play through on 17th. Took a similar iseekgolf deal at Royal Pines a week ago and thought that course was far better presented than The Glades and a better experience

18 Sep 2009

kueiping76

I love playing @glades, it is a magnificent golf course. It has a well maintained fairways and Green. It also has the challenge of bunckers. I think it is the best golf club, with a beautiful club house.

16 Sep 2009

calhex

Played on Saturday and from the outset the service was great from the moment we arrived to the always cheerful drinks cart girl! Fairways, greens, tees and bunkers were in great shape. We hit off early which i think was a bonus due to the corporate day which was behind however they were no worry. Highly recommend considering the ease of booking through iseekgolf. A top notch course for the public to play on!

15 Sep 2009

lockaud1

Met by a friendly staff member who set up our bags on to the buggy.

14 Sep 2009

simonhook95255

really enjoyed The Glades - would gladly be a member if I could afford it.

12 Sep 2009

cjfgolf

Played The Glades 8/9/09. The course was in fantastic nick. Has been many years since I have played there, and it is better than I remembered. We had a 7.06 tee time, and the friendly staff told us to take our time getting to the 1st tee, as there were no other groups until 8am, which allowed us to grab some breakfast. We finished in 3 1/2 hours, which was excellent. Fairways & greens were outstanding.

09 Sep 2009

keithj91

very interesting course plenty of dog legs one of normans better creations in imaculate condition

09 Sep 2009

stiwraueb

We had a wonderful day with the course in great condition

07 Sep 2009

wespicopr

I read the forum comments prior to my fist game at the Glades and yes I agree, the pitch marks on the greens are annoying and disappointing. I was quite busy fixing other players pitch marks! Perhaps a sign, like at Hope Island, reminding players of their duties might help. That aside the staff was really great and most helpful. I will be back playing there again.

07 Sep 2009

uekodilot

Good to play on greens that were well grassed - similar to Melbourne style greens. They donta allow you to walk - its a joke!

03 Sep 2009

thebigwoohoo

Played it twice last week and thought it was the pick of our 7-day golf trip. Good staff, great course and receptive greens. The wind was up a bit on Monday and it was still a pleasing experience.

03 Sep 2009

keithj91

Booked a round of golf Tuesday 1st sept 2.08pm did not hit off till 2.30pm they reminded me of there dress code, they over booked the coarse a goup of 15 of the front tee 3 people dressed in jeans dress code none existent. The last group played in a five the starter told us they were only playing nine holes, you will get a clear run on the second nine, we waited on every tee these guys had no idea of golf. Three hours later we reached the tenth tee only to find they had let the local residence hit off the tenth it was the the slowest round i have ever played in 30years of golf. Walked off after 9 holes to sum it up they need a marshal, number 2 dont over book the coarse. be weary of this when your thinking of booking a game.

03 Sep 2009

briandoc2

Played the Glades last week. In good nick overall. I admit I have a liking for the Shark's designs though. Staff courteous which also adds to the day. Pricing now a little more realistic (with the discount for booking thru iseekgolf & being willing to play a little later after 1pm). Had no trouble getting around in good time.

03 Sep 2009

mececheha

Good course although a bit overpriced.Will definitely play there again.

03 Sep 2009

keithj91

exellent very well manicure wide fairways and very interesting to play will play again before i leave it is the best so far i have played

28 Aug 2009

theprekin

Fantastic and well groomed

27 Aug 2009

felixx

Great Day Great Value Thanks

27 Aug 2009

andrewjoh200

this was the first course that i have played on the gold coast. i done alot of research to play the best one. i was expecting alot and was very dissappointed. first thing they need is a course marshall. speed of play is a joke. i would watch the group in front of me tee off every hole as groups in front of them were slow. course was very dry. short par 5s long par 3s. tees crap condition. they have brick pavers as the tee markers...come on just seems cheap, fairways good but dry, greens damaged with so many pitch marks. best thing about the course was the buggys. cost me $69 and thats the very most you would pay. very dissappointed

26 Aug 2009

ausopen

Had a very enjoyable game here on my first round. The fairways are generous and it is pretty obvious where you need to hit it. Lots of 3-woods off the teee, except for the par 5s, so you don't need to be a big hitter. The bunkers are deep and have heavy sand - so try to avoid them at all costs. And then there are the greens - very difficult. All are raised, so miss and you have a tough chip. All have subtle breaks and are very fast - are real test of how good you are with the putter. If you do play there, please repair your pitch marks! I'm not a huge fan of resort style courses - but this is one of the best. Play from the blacks for some interesting tees.

25 Aug 2009

fejmez1

The Glades was entirely enjoyable. Fabulous condition. Quick grrens. generous fairways (some were hard to miss). Pro Shop personnel friendly and helpful. Practice range was best I've seen in the area. The only missing (from time to time) was my swing. I would add this to a must play list whenever in the area.

24 Aug 2009

gpsharry

We never let bad golf get in the way of a lovely day on the golf course. The course was presented beautifully and as my friends had never played there before, they were very impressed. The lunch "special" was very nice and reasonable and we were also introduced to Jewel Yellow (champagne) which is both low in calories and alcohol. A win win!

20 Aug 2009

therocsta

Having played the Glades when it first opened a few things caught my eye. The greens were soft, still fast but loaded with pitch marks. Probably the result of the cheaper prices getting a broader range of golfer. The service isn,t as good as it used to be, and you are now paying for range balls,as I think it is probably leased. The layout though is still one of the best for rewarding good play and punishing bad, and I never tire of it, though to compare it with other courses of this stature on the coast without having GPS is a let down. The course is simply to big not to have it.

13 Aug 2009

hakaboy13

I have played the course 3 times, although I'm not the greatest golfer around, it is a great course to play on, the price is well worth the the time spent on the course, service, and the golf course itself is second to none. I will definatly play this course many more times.

11 Aug 2009

froslijeb

Staff were great course was good, an enjoyable experience

10 Aug 2009

pevephore

Very happy with the presentation and challenge of the course. will be there again for sure.

07 Aug 2009

dupel

Have played the Glades a number of times over about 4 years, and am always pleasantly surprised by how good it is when i come back. Course is always in great nick, with greens fast and challenging. We play from the blacks for some extra length, but always find that it is not a long drive that rewards, but the position for the next shot is more important. You need to play it twice, the first time to remind yourself of the best position for your shot on the hole, and the second to get a good score after learnings from the first time. The natural beauty of the course, particularly when finished and sitting outside the restaurant with a beer is a great feature. Lastly the staff make for an enjoyable experience from the time you arrive.

06 Aug 2009

tonykent

Played at the Glades yesterday - took advantage of the $59 special - teed off at 3.04 and completed 15 holes - great value. Also drinks cart was available on a Monday until 4.30pm - how good is that?. Course in great condition and a great experience.

04 Aug 2009

brookseypom

beautiful course, helpful staff and good value

03 Aug 2009

tinsky61

Played this course for the first time and had a ball. Fairways were generous and allowed less than perfect shots. Approach shots were a different kettle of fish though! Greens are elevated and protected by lots of sand. Need to stick your approach shots to score well here. greens look beautiful and play true. I play off 27 so no great shakes but I parred 4 holes and enjoyed the beauty of the course. Will DEFINITELY go back. Cheers

02 Aug 2009

scooterjohn

Excellent course fast greens and good staff. Challenging but worth it

28 Jul 2009

davinconner

This is golfing heaven. I played it for the first time two weeks ago and cant wait to get back up there just to play it again. The service from the moment i left my bag at the bagdrop till i had to go back the next day to grab a jacket i left behind was exceptional. Very challenging in that water plays a part in nearly every hole and greens were lightining yet soft. The fairways are some of the best i have ever played and every bunker played the same. The attention to detail aswell was excellent. Only issue i had was that playing on my own i caught up to a group of 4 older golfers who wouldnt let me play through when i caught up to them on the 14th.

28 Jul 2009

gejaspauo

staff were very friendly very tough course in excellent condition

28 Jul 2009

grizzly

A thorughly enjoyable round of golf. The course was in great condition although the early greens were a little sodden. The greens on the back nine were firmer and but all rolled true. My only disappointment was fellow golfers not repairing pitch marks. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Put this course on your list to play.

26 Jul 2009

charefras

Great course even for a high handicapper off the gold tees. Managed to even go for a eagle putt but obviously missed after all the excitement

21 Jul 2009

lyndal1961

Magnificent course in great condition. The staff are very courteous and helpful. Would highly recommend.

21 Jul 2009

philmounter

What a great course. It has just the right amount of risk versus reward and is visually stunning. Two holes stick in my mind,the awesome 9th and the equally fun 17th. Cant wait to get back

20 Jul 2009

jipheslip

The best course on the coast!! Everything about the Glades is class. There fairways run faster then most courses greens. A truly awesome experience.

19 Jul 2009

philmounter

The Glades is a formidable challenge from start to finish. While I feel if you have your A game with you a good score is not out of reach, if you however miss your target by a couple of feet you are penalised as in true Greg Norman style. The course and complex are also visually pleasing, and while I have always thought I would never live in a golf course complex, I might reconsider for this one. All holes were challenging in their own way, with my favourites being the 9th and 17th. The staff were all welcoming and efficient without being over the top which is how I prefer it. If I were to have a grizzle about anything it would be that the bunkers had maybe too much sand which is something I am not used to and that the greens had a large amount of visible damage from plug marks which unfortunately seems to be at all courses. Overall an extremely good golfing experience which I would have no hesitation in recommending to everyone and yes I will definately be back.

19 Jul 2009

spaspedip

First time playing at the Glades I was impressed with the course as a whole. Challenging, with some long par 4s, made longer by some steady head winds on the back 9 forcing you to take on the water. The greens were not in the best condition, please repair your pitch marks fellow players.

17 Jul 2009

sully_vader

First time player at The Glades. One of the best courses I have played. Quality of the course (greens, bunkers, fairways) was better than I have experienced at any other course to date. Excellent condition and a beautiful looking course. Quite challenging in there being quite a bit of water on the majority of the holes. Helps to hit it straight - not very forgiving. Quick greens and soft sand makes for great experience. Great service from bag drop off to 19th hole. Would play more often if wasn't so expensive.

13 Jul 2009

stotralet

As a below average golfer wanting the oppotunity to play on a first class golf course the experience was exceptional. My game rose to the occassion giving total satisfaction. The course lay out and quality was first class and the staff very friendly and approachable. Thanks for the experience. I Will definately play here again.

12 Jul 2009

drafroras

Fairways were in immaculate condition. However, i found the greens too slippery. Almost impossible to land your chip shot on the green without it rolling off the other side. Lots of bunkers. Fairways were fairly wide and easy to hot. Staff and service was excellent.

12 Jul 2009

smd8888

We played off the gold tees as 2 of our 4 were part-time golfers and the black tees may have been too challenging. The course was presented in pristine condition. The lnading spots on the fairways were forgiving but the approached to the greens were challenging as they were well bunkered and if you missed the green then you could pay a heavy price. The greens were slick (4 3 putts from under 20 feet!!)with a number of multiple breaks. Having played Hope Island I consider Glades to be not as difficult but still challenging.

10 Jul 2009

markwilliamellis

course was awesome - we played royal pines and palm meadow and this was definately my favourite - even poor weather couldnt ruin this place

08 Jul 2009

dospigocr

Course was in geat condition and the staff were very friendly. OPne of the groundsman even helped me look for a ball in the rough ! Only problem was I had to play on my own which is not my preference as I feel too rushed. My wife and kids even enjoyed a great brunch at the cafe while waiting for me to finish.

07 Jul 2009

placegetter

Exceptional facility. Tough from the back markers but not so that you can't enjoy the day. The greens were eye bulging!

07 Jul 2009

chook47

Enjoyed the day. The course is in great nic and is a beautiful place to play golf. The greens were fast and the fairways green and dry. I played at Royal Pines last weekend i almost needed my togs.

05 Jul 2009

noelshep

This course was like heaven on a stick - the vistas are surprising for the location, the fairways are generous (if you can resist overhitting) and the greens are very challenging. I would recommend this course to any <18 handicapper.

03 Jul 2009

stanley51

Excellent course with wonderful bent grass greens. An overall great experience, well worth the extra driving time from Brisbane.

01 Jul 2009

selepepre

It was a pleasure to return to The Glades after about a 4 year break (I live in Sydney). It is not a long big hitter's course but rather suited to the thinking golfer of all standards even those at the geriatric level (that's me). It particularly suits those of us who have good short games.

01 Jul 2009

jimglossop

Although the course was pretty damp after a fortnight of wet weather, the course was in wonderfull condition.

29 Jun 2009

kuongtran

We just love this course, it's beautiful, the black tees are very challenging.

29 Jun 2009

alanbr0

Our tour group of 8 played on the 13th June for the 7th time and this course is always on our preferred courses. Once again we were totally satisfied with everything presented by The Glades. From arrival to departure this course is a must for a great golfing experience. Well done to all involved

23 Jun 2009

froswofre

Unfortunately it was raining quite heavily when we started our round, as we travelled from Ipswich, we opted against the raincheck option and played. Once the rain had stopped and water drained off,and along with a bit of sunshine, the course revealed itself as the most attractive and exciting course i've ever played. We are looking very forward to playing further rounds [with more desirable weather of course]on a regular basis. As well as the course being second to none, so was the service.

22 Jun 2009

gutruterud

It was a pleasant course, however I wasn't blown away by it at all, espcially given the outstanding reviews it has received. The course was extremely wet, so much so that the carts were not allowed on the fairways - which was a good thing as they were sopping wet. When we were on the fairways we would probably 95% of the time end up in an extremely wet area and have to take a drop. Looking back, they probably should have closed the course. The greens were ok, but again nothing to write home about - was disappointing to see vast amounts of unrepaired pitch marks which detracted from what could have been OK greens to putt on. Perhaps playing it in drier conditions may have improved my experience, however not enough in my perspective, for me to consider it an outstanding course and justify the green fee of $100+, and definitely not one of the Top 20 public courses in Australia.

22 Jun 2009

scottyg88

Best course I have played on the gold coast, with varied hole layouts and extremely helpful and friendly staff. Good condition considering that other courses on the coast were closed due to rain the same day and/or the day before.

22 Jun 2009

goldbear

Due to horrible weather, I called the pro shop 17 hours before my schedule tee time and even though I paid through I-Seek they provided me with a "Rain Check" on my round without any question or issue what's so ever. A hugh tick of approval from me even before playing on the course. Well done The Glades - greatr customer service and I look forward to playing my round in the next coupld of weeks.

22 Jun 2009

jcsremovals

The Glades is always good, friendly, staff great course. The recent dry weather has made the greens a bit quicker which I like for putting. It is harder to get the ball to drop and stop though. Drives seem to keep rolling forever which is good for the ego.

17 Jun 2009

rawivaswe

Great course and very well marshalled, hardly had any wait at all on any holes.

15 Jun 2009

lobreprasl

Played the Glades after some pretty wet weather. Unbelieveable is an understatement on how weel it has pulled up after such terrible weather. Greens were slippery and very very true and fairways were perfect and extremely well kept. Played Hope Is the day before and would say that The Glades is by far the more challenging and also a much better layout and condition. It has more elevated tees, longer par 4's, especially off the black markers, and better more truer greens. Would rate it in the top three i have played the other two being Brookwater and Moonah Links in Melb. Best on the Gold Coast by far!!

13 Jun 2009

jjbanks

great golf course was perfect condition and freindly staff.

11 Jun 2009

jro

Great layout, tricky greens to stick if not accurate...only course on coast i've played with bent-grass.....makes greeens consistant but bumpy at times......Gold class service like no other in Queensland.

10 Jun 2009

hambogc

Beautifuuly manicured resort style course. Greens play true and ultra slick, however it really lacks a dynamic signature hole. For the sort of money they charge to play it there should be a wow factor to the course.Not in a hurry to play it again.

07 Jun 2009

jlecerf

I played 6 courses during my week on the Gold Coast and rated The Glades number 1. I played there twice, I thought it was challenging but fair.

02 Jun 2009

robcorp

We enjoyed the Glades very much as it was challenging without being to difficult for a mid range handicapper. The course was in great condition given the recent wild and wet weather. The greens were very quick as well. Pace of play was good and we were not hassled by the course marshall. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Glades to any prospective players.

01 Jun 2009

kedrocrik

even though there was alot of rain the day before the course was in fantastic condition. The staff were excellent and I would recommend this course to everyone

31 May 2009

drostolet

The glades golf club was an exciting and well kept course with the upmost in professionalism and amenities... Great course

29 May 2009

seagull38

My favorite course on the Gold Coast. A must play. However the greens look like they had, had a bit of traffic on them when they were wet after recent rains. But the rest of the course was 1st class. From the moment you drop you bag at the bag drop to when you finish, this coarse is great. Challenging with just enough water to keep you honest.

20 May 2009

baslocrem

Great staff, great course (although a little dry) and great facilities. This was a good challenge for me and I played to my handicap of 35. Managed to avoid the sand and the water and only lost 1 ball. Play moved very well without too many delays - course marshall kept things moving nicely. Overall a very enjoyable golf experience.

19 May 2009

visamaden

Really enjoyed the game,this was a birthday present from my friends wife which i booked through the net. Started the game well then by the 3rd we were asked to let a group of 2 pass which was ok then by the 5th we were asked to let another group through for which we couldn't work out as we had to wait quite a while. Then on the 7th we were asked to hurry up as there was a group of about 30 playing shotgun through holes 1 to 12 [why weren't we informed of this ],from then on the marshall was constantly harassing us to be quicker which made us all feel quite uncomfortable to the extent where we were not enjoying ourselves. PS pissed off, we payed good money to play golf

19 May 2009

grumpy23

Played early morning - found the staff obliging and helpful. Course was in very good condition - greens were typical of bent - fast and true. Fairways were a joy to play off. Found the layout challenging with the biggest test the last few holes. A memorable experience!

19 May 2009

grazz

Regardless of cost there are very few that compare both in service and overall quality of the experience. Staff are exceptional, Even on a busy day when dual tee times were in effect we were not held up all day and the marshalls did extremely well moving around the course to make sure nobody held up play. From the challenging bunkers, various water hazards, well designed course layout I have now started going back time and time again and enjoy the course more and more everytime.

18 May 2009

gd101

Great course in good condition. staff are very friendly and keep an eye on slow play which is good.

18 May 2009

macritreb

Just briliant, both my wife and I had a great time, the greens are really fast early in the morning. For amatures the cousre was a challenge but really good to learn on. The staff are by far the best and genuinely friendliest of all the golf courses we have played at and we play at a lot. If you have not had much experiance with sand bunkers I suggest that you get either lessons on how the best way to get out of them in 1, not 5 :-). just a great enjoyable course.

17 May 2009

feelalive

Very nice course, lots of water and a pleasure to the eye. First time players be weary of some of your shots as there is hidden water in some parts of the course. Make sure you refer to the complimentary course guide. Staff are fantastic and very friendly. I am sure you will enjoy your day out on this fantastic Greg Norman designed course.

17 May 2009

googyegg

piesman, Greens are bent.obviously they will get abit pitched up!They are bent you dill. It still very true to put on! Maybe if you cant appreciate bent...learn too!

16 May 2009

piesman

Played May 10th. Was very happy with service and how quiet it was for a Sunday.The course itself was in good condition, however the greens were very ordinary.Even for a public access course the greens were well below par.With that aside had a very enjoyable game and would give it another chance to see if the greens were any better.

15 May 2009

writraspe

Great course, great staff, very helpful and friendly. Was a pleasure to play. Will defenitely be back.

05 May 2009

mrnoodle

Played there approx 1 month ago.....WOW. Far and away the best course I have played on ever on. Staff were incredibly friendly, facilities are top notch (even the range is world class). $70 thru iseek, but worth every cent.

30 Apr 2009

shanks4ever

Good course although most holes hard to remember, good condition except greens are little too plugged up by social golfers I suspect, great price at a touch over $60, played Robina Woods also which I found more interesting

29 Apr 2009

menecrifr

greeted well very nice staff what a great golf course beautiful veiws well looked after.

28 Apr 2009

phouobiko

Great course, great team and great service... oh and great weather! The day was picture perfect for a tough round of 18. The front 9 offered a very scenic and variation of holes. The layout is supurb! The back 9 comes into a world of its own with long fairways and very true greens. I also loved the service of the drinks and food van along with the burger and cold beer at the 19th. Well done to all the team at the Glades I will be back to improve on my 8 over :-)

27 Apr 2009

tfc89048

We have played at the Glades a few times and totally enjoy each visit. Its a beautiful course and if you are after the perfect 'Queensland golf experience' then its a hard course to go past!. Its pituresque, challenging and leaves you with a 'full' feeling that you have had a great day out.

25 Apr 2009

mickeyblue141

We have played many courses on the Gold Coast and were impressed with the staff welcome and their support getting onto the tee. We thought the condition of the course was up to a very good standard. We played toward the end of a weekend and the greens showed a bit of wear and tear from pitch and spike marks but despite this they were still in reasonable condition. The Glades is certainly a course we will consider playing again.

21 Apr 2009

uowabibrac

Considering the amount of rain seq has endured over the last month the course was extremely playable. The greens were rolling true but a little slow, but still a fantastic putting surface considering the rain. (and the moon walking corporate day before us!)Some strong golf holes typical of Norman's designs, with the course suiting a drawer of the ball. An enjoyable course that we will definately be playing again,

21 Apr 2009

kiwihitter

Nice course, best on the coast. Although did find it hard to find some of the markers. This could be overcome with GPS in carts.

15 Apr 2009

swemocraf

love the course it was awesome.The fairways were wide and the bunkers were placed in a reasonable place to avoid them. The feel of the clubhouse and the ambience of this place makes it one of the best on the Gold Coast.

15 Apr 2009

mwhite

Great course and the greens are awesome, The Bent Greens are an absolute highlight and adds the appeal of the whole experience. The Glades is my favourite course on the coast

14 Apr 2009

chiheleth

Well Presented Golf Club, from the entry to the final green. Great lay out, challenging for all standards of golfer. The only negative I saw in this course was the excessive amounts of plug marks in the greens. Very noticable for me as a Turf Manager and member of another club. Although this is sometimes expected on public access courses.

14 Apr 2009

kapratowo

sensational layout, course was in great shape especially after the rain of late, however the greens are extremely soft and a large number of the public i presume have no respect for repairing pitch marks on the green. all in all an enjoyable day, will definitely return.

13 Apr 2009

kanefrilus

Course was in excellent condition. Fairways were well maintained and the greens were very difficult but true. Would return to play again. Hopefully next week.

12 Apr 2009

acem8

Nice design and good value at $70 inc cart compared to $130 normally. Nice touch with the bag drop in the car park and a bucket of ice to keep your drinks cool. Might expect GPS in the carts for this level of course. Only downside was the standard of the greens, they looked like a herd of elephants had been running over them with loads of spike marks and unrepaired pitch marks. On closer inspection there was very little root structure, probably caused by neglected maintenance. Surprisingly they played better than they looked.

01 Apr 2009

jcsremovals

Another great day at the Glades. Thanks to the staff who helped me out with some car trouble. They are always really friendly and most of all really helpful.

30 Mar 2009

phobatefr

The Glades was in perfect condition yesterday, however the greens suffer from players who don't fix their pitch marks. The course marshall did a great job pushing a couple of slow groups along in front of us. The course is definitely a "must play" at the Gold Coast

29 Mar 2009

tchs1

Great day out. The course is in excellent condition. I seek makes for good value golf and are well organised

26 Mar 2009

bigmikey

My friends & I had a fantastic experience playing at The Glades. The course was fantastic & the the staff were all going out of their way to ensure that we were looked after from the moment we arrived. We all rated it as one of the best, if not the best course we had played. Highly recommended.

25 Mar 2009

79baw

Very tough and challenging course. Stay on the fairways and you would have no trouble. Beautiful fairways and greens

24 Mar 2009

kibrecreru

We fully enjoyed our afternoon at the Glades. A course well worth getting onto in an area where there are many courses of excellent standards. Being a high B grader I thought I played well to my handicap, was punished (not too badly) for errant shots but was well rewarded when the envisaged madness came off the club face. The greens were as true as I have ever tried to putt on. Thanks to the staff who offered advice and direction to get us on and around the course, we really enjoyed The Glades. See you again.

24 Mar 2009

pricrobeh

Brilliant course. The course was in perfect condition, even cosnidering they had 2 inches of rain overnight. We teed off at 6am and there were only a few wet areas on the course. The course is maintained excellently. Very interesting layout that certainly provides a real challenge.

23 Mar 2009

hefriston

Great service and very welcoming. The course was a great challenge and very enjoyable to play.

22 Mar 2009

kemawrast

Excellent golf course, beautiful bent grass greens and overall well manicured.Nice friendly staff,great facilities. It is however a disgrace to see how many pitch marks are not being repaired.Pitch marks show very clearly because of the softness of the greens and I just can't understand that a golfer can walk of the green, oblivious to the damage he had done to it. Is this the mentality of someone who feels they pay so much that they don't have to care? Please fellow golfers, those greens deserve better treatment.

19 Mar 2009

tapey

What a great course! New carts, course was in great condition despite one of the days being quite wet, staff very helpful and friendly. All good!

13 Jan 2009

bevan

Fantastic course took my 9 year old son with me and only wants to play the glades from now on!! Great set up easy to find your way around and very challenging but enjoyable!!

08 Jan 2009

mrgroovy1

A thouroughly enjoyable golf course. Not too penalising on wayward shots. Fairways were in excellent condition. Greens were very soft after the rain, but were still quite fast and deceptive.

08 Jan 2009

enigma74

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left it was a great experience.

The rain teemed but the layout of the course was magic.

Looking forward to playing it again when it is dry!!

08 Jan 2009

askapin

What can I say, very good course. well kept all over, very forgiving, soft greens. At the same time very enjoyable and not all that difficult, provided you go straight !!

08 Jan 2009

colliedog

Played day after the bad storm. They were working on the grounds. In general they were good condition. Greens were a bit rough.

08 Jan 2009

rohanbaker

Excellent course thats very hard to score well. Lots of slow play, which I'm guessing is because the course is so popular with overseas visitors. The greens were in need of TLC whilst fairways were good but due to a lot of recent rain there was many wet & soggy patches.

08 Jan 2009

kriskyle

Without a doubt one of the best golf courses on the Gold Coast. The greens are sensational,run very true and are soft and the fairways are manicured beautifully. Always recommend the Glades, if I could afford membership I'd play there every day. I'd rate it 10/10

08 Jan 2009

astonvilla

too difficult to be enjoyable to high handicapper.An overkill with bunkers.we booked at $59each so worth it,at full price there are cheaper courses just as good.

08 Jan 2009

jdwyer

played the glades just before christmas, course was in great condition, good fast greens. staff were very courteous and helpful,could,nt want for a better day.

08 Jan 2009

ollie46

looked after great and the course was in great nick.would play there every week at that price.

08 Jan 2009

balmainboy

The course is in great condition and at iseekgolf special rates has to be one of the best value courses around. I had family from overseas and we played it twice in three days and enjoyed the experience. The fairways were sensational as were the greens which gave full value for on line approach shots. The staff are also very professional I would highly recommend The Glades to anyone.

08 Jan 2009

kateclive

The Glades was very busy at this time of year and partnered us up with another couple. They also sent us to the tenth tee to start off with.

The course was in top condition and stood at the tee with total confidence. The greens were fast but were in great condition. The only thing i had noticed that if you weren't on the fairway it was hard to judge a distance to the green as there distance markers were on the sprinker heads.

I totally enjoyed the round of golf and rate it 9/10. I would play there agaian and again.

08 Jan 2009

petermay_1

A pleasure to play as always, great service from beginning to end, we will be back again asap.

08 Jan 2009

slewis18538

Playing the Glades was an experience. From the middle tees it was comfortable for a 17 handicapper but the back tees would have been a long day.

The staff and general facilities were excellent

08 Jan 2009

peter_bourne

Terrific golf course with very friendly, helpful staff. Course was in great nick. No drinking water available however, which was disappointing.

08 Jan 2009

grant12013

Had a great day. Good lay-out, good challenge and the course is in great condition. Only downside were the 4 members follow us, landed several balls on 4 holes close to us without warning. Could understand if we were slow, but we could only go as fast as the 2 players in front of us and we didn't think they were travelling any slower than normal.

08 Jan 2009

andreplas

My friend and I are only hackers but we play in a social club once a month & we loved this course it's challenging it's different & it looks a lot harder than it is. The course was in magnificent condition one of the best we have played on. Very enjoyable.

08 Jan 2009

craigh

Soft greens that do mark badly. Would help if more people fixed their pitch marks. Course in overall very good condition. A good Norman design. Rewards good play doesn't punish you ovrly bad for the odd stray. Even a real hacker can have a good day out here.

08 Jan 2009

jay1

It is perfect and beautiful golf course.

08 Jan 2009

kanem

Played The Glades 15/12/08 always a good course to play one of my favorites. The greens were a bit below average due to the traffic of christmas parties and lack of golf etiquette these events bring. Can't wait until the holidays are over so the course can return to normal. All in all still a good course service is always good.

08 Jan 2009

jmcnicol

Great to return played in 2001 just after it opened (club was on 12th tee in a house), unfortunately very windy when played Sun Nov 23 which made it a bit tough esp. on some putts & longer water carries (helped on others) & caused a few issues (balls that sink) when water was around. Very friendly on arrival & young asst pro in shop very heplful, was advised to let a social group get clear & surprisingly no one booked for 45 mins after us so had a very clear unrushed venture.

Course has matured well (trees growing etc.) & still a good test & lived up to my memories loved the greens still think they are the best on the GC well they are like Sydney's and the grain not so influential as the others up there generally course was in A1 condition happy to return.

Would rate it in top 3 on GC (excl Arundel private ) but a bit more expensive than others on rack rate

08 Jan 2009

briandoc2

Found the course in excellent condition all round. Greens smooth and reasonably paced. Fairways etc in excellent nick too. Played course for a discounted fee $79 instead of the advertised $130 (which I would not have considered paying anyway). All up a pleasure to play.

08 Jan 2009

xe_ausbod

Not only a fantastic golf corse (quality and design) but also with top shelf service. No hesitation to recomend to any one to attend The glades golf corse. My mate and I had an extreamly enjoyable time, and will be back, with friends.

Regards Mr M J Cross.

08 Jan 2009

greg70121

Great course in layout and nobody would be dissapointed at all as it is one of the best on the coast most definatley. i have played this several times now and never dissapointed as the blacks are hard as and the golds are still long but it makes par 5's goable yet still tough. make sure you go as you will love it and the sercice is brillant.

08 Jan 2009

admin62563

Nice course, but no ice in card ice box and mobile drinks cart met us at 1st hole, but not then unyil 15th hole we were hot!!!

08 Jan 2009

jcsremovals

Don't play here unless you can afford to come back every other day. You won't want to play anywhere else. Just a note, distances from black,gold and silver tee positions are on your scorecard, no need to guess.

08 Jan 2009

peterf

We invited some clients for a game at the Glades (3 groups of 4). The course was in great shape even though the coast has had a lot of rain recently. The higher markers struggled a little off the black tees, but still enjoyed the experience.

The staff at the club house orginised a tab for us which helped to make the day more enjoyable for the clients, and the on course drinks cart made a special trip to ensure our groups had everything they needed.

The Pro shop made sure the prizes presented well.

Overall we had a fantastic day.

08 Jan 2009

darren1

Very nice course.Wide open fairways,large undulating greens,large deep bunkers. Very well maintained course,friendly staff. Nowhere near and demanding as the Brookwater layout but a fair test for most.

08 Jan 2009

geofffmol7

Played early sunday morning after heavy rain that morning. Course has excellent drainage and was in pristine condition. Rain was a bonus as it slowed up the normally super fast greens. Staff were helpful and very courteous given that we were running late due to the weather. Electric carts are brand new Definately one of the best courses on the Gold Coast.

08 Jan 2009

willy13

36 degrees on course and very muggy. Glades was in outstanding condition and is a fantastic course, especially off the back tees. Love the wide open fairways, silky smooth greens and even the bunkers were as good as a bunker could be, although there a lot of them.

08 Jan 2009

mdawkins

Played the course immediately after recent heavy rain and was extremely impressed with the quality of the course and greens. Staff were all curteous and professional (even though I was an hour later for my tee time thanks to QLD non-daylight saving!!) Cart was brand new, and this would now be my favourite course on the Gold Coast

08 Jan 2009

hujarse

The glades is my favourite course on the Goldy. It is always in great condition and has a great layout. I normally like to play it off the blacks, but we played yesterday off the "easier" gold plates. Off the golds is a lot more enjoyable for the higher handicappers. The service was fantastic on arrival and the quality of the course and facilities is fantastic. I would recommend highly.

08 Jan 2009

beechmont

Really enjoyed the course. Staff were excellant. I have a new favorite golf course!

08 Jan 2009

googyegg

Played golf at The Glades last weekend, the golf shop staff (starts with a Y)*cant remember) should be commended as he was professional at his job, service was excellent, the bag drop service was great. Course was presented in good condition. Greens were outstanding! only down side was the carts has seen better days.

The upside, new carts are on their way with all the bells and whistles I have been told . looking forward for that experience in the next few weeks!

08 Jan 2009

arthurtaylor

Despite booking at a discounted' rate on iseekgolf, all of the staff at The Glades treated us with courtesy and madee us more than welcome. The course was in magnificant condition, no restrictions on buggy usage despite the region experiencing the "worst storms in 30 years". I will certainly return

08 Jan 2009

jb36144

I hadn't played here for a long time and was more than pleased with how the course has held up. As per most other reviews the greens are the only thing I didn't like, they are completely different to most other courses. Everything else was forst class and the online price made it well worth it.

08 Jan 2009

offtjonesa

Great welcome,thoroughly enjoyed the course and clubhouse-one of the best on the Gold Coast

08 Jan 2009

barneysimmons

Great course, loved it. We played Hope Island and the Glades and I preferrd the Glades (although not by much). Great service, interesting course mostly in excellent condition (although as some have noted the soft greens result in deep pitch mraks and thus lots of dead patches).

Good discount through iseek I probably wouldn't pay full whack although all the courses in the area seem a bit overpriced. Overall a great day.

08 Jan 2009

atcgeel

Great golf course. In excellent condition. Pro shop staff and bag drop people very helpfull. Would play here again.

08 Jan 2009

bobowens77

found the glades to be in need of a good freshen upa beautiful course but not a 5 starmaybe 3 stargreens were very ordinarybumps from unrepaired and ill repaired divotsplayed our first nine in 1 and a 1/2 hoursgot to the 10th teeand all of a sudden 2 groups of 3 teeing offor trying toback nine took over 3 hours to play.so how they snuck in there in front of us was so disappointingwould be worth $60.00 dollars topsfelt more like a public course.

08 Jan 2009

multihire

Played 11/10/08 for second time. Great layout and overall condition is excellant.Playing from the middle tees made it an enjoyable round.Greens were nearly back to best after reno's. They do have a problem with divots from being softer then southern bent greens.Rating of 8.5/10.Good service from shop and green staff.

08 Jan 2009

rodonohue58

absolutely fabulous course, the service we received was outstanding, please go and find the young man that kept us up to date with progress on the course (we were a two and there were 6's in front of us) he did a superb job. he needs to be given a big wrap

08 Jan 2009

jerrytan01

Tip top condotion and very well maintained

08 Jan 2009

abs_khan

A very enjoyable day, good challenging course, picturesque holes, and great service. Lke a previous comment above, i would have expected GPS on the carts given the green fees are comparable to courses such as Brookwater. The reduced green fees through iseekgolf make it somewhat acceptable, but i wouldnt pay the rack rate to play again. Paring the 17th hole from the Championship markers made it worthwhile.

08 Jan 2009

mwhite

I have played most courses on the Gold Coast and The glades is by far the best course on the Gold Coast. The staff,the condition of course are always excellent but the best thing about The Glades is the greens. Use a ball with lots of spin and have some real fun. Will be back again and again.

08 Jan 2009

eekthecat

We played Sat 27/9/08. Great service from the staff upon arrival [Adam was great!]. Beautiful facilities and restaurant. We played off the black tees and it was a great challenge. On nearly all of the holes your course management had to be spot on. There were some really long par 3's and par 4's and the approach to the greens were always challenge. The fairways were in excellent condition and the bunkers were well cared for. We are all high handicappers and we still enjoyed the challenging course.

My only neutral/negative comment would be that the greens had just been scored and that the pro shop failed to mention that when we made the bookings. This essentially made puttng a lottery.

08 Jan 2009

fhylton

First time on GC & played Royal Pines Mon 15th Sept, very impressed. Played Hope Island Tues 16th and thought we had gone to "golfers heaven". Played The Glades on Wed 17th and were convinced we were still there. There is a WOW factor about this place. Even though the greens had been cored on the Monday prior and were a "bit average" we absolutely loved the place, so much so we went back and played it again regardless. Many thanks to the guys at iseekgolf for all their assistance. Well done.

08 Jan 2009

garyluck

The course was in great shape and the staff were fantastic. Very friendly and very helpful. Worth every bit!

08 Jan 2009

geoff58416

What a great golf coarse. Must go back. The Pro Shop failed to inform us that there was no drink cart operating therefore we played nine holes with out any drinks ( including water). They should at least have a sign in Pro Shop or on Ist Tee.

08 Jan 2009

cro747

great track best greens i've played ontrue .. $130 price tag too much end of the day it's only a golf course for what you get it's not worth it. my opinion.

08 Jan 2009

2brag

A very well maintained and very aesthetically pleasing course. Well set out to be challenging. Unfortunately had to cut the round short after finishing the 10th hole due to a niggling back injury but will not hesitate to go back and play in the very near future.

The staff were great, due to a shotgun start commencing at the similar time to my scheduled tee off, they kindly gave me 2 buckets to hit at the range.

Picturesque and challenging are the two words that spring to mind with this course.

08 Jan 2009

davidcheatley

Was on the coast for the a days of golf. Played Glades, Hope Island, Robina and Tweed Heads – River course.

Course was in great condition (despite recent rains) // staff was friendly and helpful and the greens are amongst the best I’ve encountered (fast and true).

Hope Island was my favourite on the coast, but it would be the Glades now.

08 Jan 2009

baddawg220

I play the Glades quite often, due to 3 things. The course has a great layout, the fairways and hazards are in great nick and they are by far the best greens on the Coast. I can’t believe that a couple of the reviews listed here state the contrary. I have played the other courses that are mentioned in that review, and loving each one for different reasons, cannot believe that someone would think the Glades is the worst of the 4. I repeat, best greens on the Coast, receptive and run true.

08 Jan 2009

cazmar

Played the course in early March and was surprised how well the condition of the fairways and greens were after the floods. Got a good morning and a smile from the staff member out front even though we pulled up in a Vic plated Toyota. Staff in the pro-shop were also very curtious and accomadating toward us. Had our hire clubs and cart ready to roll. Enjoyed the golf very much and for a high handicapper scored well. Only time I would play this sort of course is if on holiday, trade day or if someone else shouted.

08 Jan 2009

karl1

Played the Glades in mid March 08 and this is by far the best course I have played on the Gold Coast. The condition and speed of the greens where great and from the back tees this golf course is very testing and very enjoyable. The $130 price tag is a bit steep but compared to some of its rivals it seems good value. The staff were very helpful and the food was excellent. The whole environment was relaxed and welcoming and I really enjoyed my day at The Glades.

08 Jan 2009

googyegg

Dear DarenG, I played the Glades today, and lets get one thing straight, the bar staff was awesome. reason for attitude towards you, was probably because you are hard work. your attitude was inappropriate and expect them to slave to you. Time to wake up, get real, live in the 21st century!!F nuckle

08 Jan 2009

dareng

Played here on Sunday 24.02.08. Excellent course, especially for my level of experience. Forgiving in parts and merciless at other times. Greens were the highlight of the course. Maintained in excellent condition. Reception was good, pro-shop very good – bar staff need a big attitude adjustment. At 11.30am looking for a drink before play, and you would have thought I asked for her 1st born with attitude I got from her.

08 Jan 2009

googyegg

Great Golf course staff in golfshop, bagdrop and restaurant great! Walla and BigKev has issues with yardage markers? They are everywhere!

All to the middle of the green!They are on every spinkler head and sand plates on the fairways! Pace of play? was awesome, they had a field of 165, we still got round in 4 hours.

One mention, if you decide to play behind a corporate day!get a life!expect those sorta rounds anywhere, even if its a par 3 course!wake up

all in all, The Glades, AWESOME!

08 Jan 2009

dave99

Having played the Glades early in January 08, when SE Qld was under water, I was very pleased with the course and its ability to drain.On the whole the Glades is a fantastic layout with some picture perfect holes.

08 Jan 2009

bobmuir

I play the “Glades” Golf Course on a regular weekly basis and having played most courses on the Gold Coast found the Glades to be an absolute pleasure to play. With fabulous bent grass greens and excellent fairways there are challenges on just about every one of the eighteen holes that will keep the average player to Professionals thinking about their shot making talents. If you are heading to the Coast for a golf break this course should be on your list of things to do.

08 Jan 2009

bigkev1

Very over rated and not value for money. We played 4 courses over the long weekend and this was the poorest of them. The greens were bumpy and slow and the distance markers don’t exist. I think that of the courses I have played up in this area you would be much better off playing Robina Woods or Hope Island for that sort of coin. also 5+ hrs is not much fun….Nothing special about the course in my book.

08 Jan 2009

walla

Couldnt agree more with previous comment by Bigkev. I played Brookwater,Robina Woods, Hope Island and the Glades over the long weekend and this was by far the worst of them.The greens were absolutely sub-standard and the distance markers non-existant. My group based our course selection over the weekend on some of the comments made in these forums and cant believe some of these people played the same course! Course uninspiring – would not go back here again.

08 Jan 2009

brownie19

This is a more than memorable course. Fantastic layout that is beautifully presented. Lush fairways. The greens were spectacular – the tropical bent grass is a delight to putt on. The course is 9/10.

Unfortunately the course management was terrible. It took 6 hrs which is unacceptable when you are paying such good money. We did not see a course official until the 17th hole and he really didn’t care how long we had to wait and was more concerned about the corporate day hacks in front of us. Each hole had at least 3 groups waiting to tee up. This needs considerable improvement. With so many good courses on the coast I won’t be back until this improves.

08 Jan 2009

lockness

without doubt the best course I have played anywhere .Its layout condition, scenery,and service all excellent.the next time I can afford it Iwill play it again.

08 Jan 2009

bruce

The Glades Golf Course on Queensland's Gold Coast has already, in just nine short months since its opening, established itself as one of, if not the premiere golf course in this golfing mecca.

Although officially opened in December 2000 the course had the luxury of being ready for play for eighteen months prior to that time due in part to its original South Korean developer falling victim to the woes of the Asian financial crisis. The condition in which the course was opened reflects the opportunity the maintenance team had to allow the course to mature without the pressure of having it opened for play before time.

The publically listed Australian company, Thakral, purchased the course and its surrounding real estate land from the Koreans in 1999 and in late 2000, a consortium made up of a group which included the Queensland golfer Ian Baker Finch, purchased the course.

The thing that struck me about the course is that despite its, at times, dramatic and dynamic appearance it is very playable. Although I have played the course but twice I have found it very easy to remember the layout and the characteristics of each hole, another sign of a good golf course.

The secret to many a good design is to make the course look more difficult than it actually plays and if this was the designer Greg Norman's intent, then he has succeeded. It is aesthetically pleasing with Norman utilising his almost trademark full face bunkering and contrasting grasses to not only direct play but to add a certain dynamism to the course. There are 99 bunkers on the course.

A4 bent grass has been used on the greens. Other Gold Coast courses have struggled with bent as this is almost the transition zone geographically in terms of climate for that grass but this is a strain that is a lot more heat and humidity tolerant than others that have been tried here and the exposed nature of the site allows for a lot more air movement. The quality and speed of the greens are as good as it gets anywhere.

The present layout and numbering is not as originally intended or as it will be in the future. A temporary clubhouse (although many courses would be pleased to have it) has dictated that the course begins with what will eventually, on completion of the main clubhouse, become the par three thirteenth. A hole measuring some two hundred metres, it is not the ideal start but this will change when the new clubhouse is completed and the course returns to its intended layout. The first hole when that happens is a relatively short (328 metres) par four with a generous fairway to open proceedings. A heavily contoured and small green awaits a short iron approach so an interesting but enjoyable opening.

There are some fabulous golf holes that await beyond with my favourites being (original layout) the par four second, the par three third, the par five seventh and the par three seventeenth. It's hard to single out a signature hole on the course, as there are so many good ones, but for mine it may well become the seventeenth, not a long par three (147 metres) but water short and left of the green and a subtle ridge that divides the green from front to back make par a difficult task for those that miss the target from the tee.

Not only is the playing of the course a pleasant experience but the service also offers as good as you will find anywhere. Managed by the US company Troon Golf the welcome guests receive from staff on arrival leaves those playing the course for the first time feeling completely at home and undaunted by the occasion. The little things as they say mean a lot and the small gifts such as the impressive bag tag add to the experience.

Of course such service and such a facility comes at a price and the Glades is the most expensive on the Coast so I guess you could and should expect nothing less than the best. Deals of sorts are available at certain times of the day and a call to the Glades will provide more information.

The Glades is already creating and setting standards for golf in Queensland. The introduction of US based companies such as Troon Golf, Clubcorp, American Golf and IMG in Australia and the competitive nature of the business here will ensure that the high standards those organisations have introduced will remain.

It may be that the cost of a round of golf here is outside the realm of most golfers on a regular basis but even if you do it only once you should try the Glades. One would imagine that it will not be long before significant PGA Tour events are being played here. Greg Norman's ownership of the PGA Championship in conjunction with SFX and his already expressed desire to rotate such around courses which bear his design, will ensure that The Glades will have the opportunity to host an event should they so wish in the not too distant future. It will indeed make a great tournament course and venue.

The future plans include the aforementioned spectacular clubhouse currently under construction and an adjacent boutique lodge which is sure to be a great attraction for both corporate and individual golfers.

08 Jan 2009

grmas

Well after teeing off at 12:15 and only getting 15 holes in before darkness, I guess disappointment was going to be my reaction to The Glades.

I have noticed Troon golf no longer manage The Glades. So that might be the reason that it was not what I expected after playing The Vintage earlier this year.

The course itself was not that bad with only the greens were not to standard, they were slow and bumpy.

Will have to go back and see if my day was an out of the ordinary one.

08 Jan 2009

margaux

Excellent all-round condition makes the course a pleasure to play. Some attractive holes on the front nine (see below) although some fairways are probably too wide to be a good test of golf.

My group presented early in case we could start earlier, but the tee was fully booked. After hitting off about 18 minutes late, we took just on 2 3/4 hours to complete the 1st nine before abandoning the 2nd nine. I recommend playing the course, but in the morning. Would play again sometime.

08 Jan 2009

tommo2

Played 15/02/05

If you want to feel like a millionaire (or you are one) this is for you. Lush fairways, true greens (only ones of their type outside Victoria so I was told) and a challenge around every corner which is what a lot of golfers want. Just a bit daunting for this 20 odd handicapper.

Probably deserving of five stars but cost compared to similar standard courses on the coast plus the lack of a laid back, Aussie feel drops it for me.

One of those "I've played there" boasting courses.

The Relic

08 Jan 2009

richardgore

Played at the Glades early last week, and was most impressed with the condition of the course, and the treatment by the staff there. Most enjoyable day. The back nine was the most challenging with several water carries on the last two holes. Best course I played on the Gold Coast.

08 Jan 2009

tapey

I've played here a few times now and both my brother-in-law and I just love it! Of all the wonderful courses we have played this is the favourite.

It includes, what I consider signature, Greg Norman bunkers, is nearly always in beautiful condition and the staff are fantastic.

Along with Bonville & Lakelands this one heads them as the top three courses on my list.

I can't wait for my next trip to the Gold Coast to see if I can't get my own hole-in-one as my brother-in-law did last time we were there!

08 Jan 2009

tubba009

I played here a few days ago and it is an absolute gem to play. Wide fairways for the unexperienced golfer. Strategically placed bunkers and trees for the more advanced.

A must play course if you have the time.

08 Jan 2009

rosskd

Played The Glades Monday 16 Oct had a 9:10am tee off. Turned up no one to collect bags so we had to unload ourselves but as soon as a BMW arrived there was someone to get the bags (not happy). We went into pro shop very helpful service the went out $130 less in the pocket. No gps just a two sided bit of card with the course layout on it (very avarage), proceeded to the first tee and WOW this is awesome wide fairways good bunkers positions and condition front nine greens affected by some bad sand/soil topping and fertilizer burn otherwise good fun. Halfway went to get a bite to eat and got bitten in the pocket again 2 pies 2 udl cans $21 thank you, they didn't have the pies ready we went out back nine and got our food from the food/drink carts on the 13th hole (starving) got 2 more udl cans $14 thanks again. Some very picturesque holes on this course but very playable for high handicappers. Overall cousre 7/10 service 3/10 cost 4/10. Worth playing but save your pennys as it will cost you!!!

08 Jan 2009

terryyoungw

I have played the major courses in Qld including Brookwater, North Lakes, Pacific Harbour, Royal Pines, Palm Meadows. Lakelands, Robina Woods, Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove (the Palms and the Pines) Pelican Waters, Noosa Springs Lugina Keys and many more in this calibre, not to mention Royal Melbourne, Huntingdale and some great courses in the Hunter Valley. The reason I tell you this is so you know I have a good benchmark to rate this course on. I have played it 3 times and I believe it is in the top 5 courses I have ever played in Australia and definitely the best one in Qld. Beautiful bent greens (which kill bermuda greens) great service and fantastic layout and course condition. Do not miss this on a Gold Coast holiday.

08 Jan 2009

brisbanedrive

Played the course yesterday and I must admit this is really the best course I have played. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the course was magificent.

The course is very challenging with a good mixture of challenging par 3's, 4's, and 5's. It includes various elevation variations and some water carries, some bushland and some very challenging bunkering.

The best aspect of the course though is the magnificent condition. If you are on the fairway you will always have a good lie. The bunkers are in excellent condition and the greens, whilst challenging are in great condition.

I would definitely recommend this course, it is relatively expensive and misses some experiences such as GPS in the carts, but the course is magnificent and well worth the money to play this course. I will definitely play again.

08 Jan 2009

macleod1

The Glades is another of the Troon stable as most people know. This makes it synonomous with 5 star service and impeccible course grooming and great choice in terms of play.

The Glades, whilst expensive, is indeed a treat giving the golfer an experience unsurpassed by other 'normal' courses.

Free excellent range and short game facilities are available after dropping your bag with the friendly staff and a topnotch locker room for preparation for your round.

Once your set to go the starter informs you and your part of the day's pin placements and any other details you need and you're off! Gift pack includes an excellent yardage book, divot repairer and towel, free tee in the cart. Sweet.

The course's deisgn is interesting and varied with the fairway and greens of fantastic quiality and consistency.

Greens when I played were remarkably soft, making the whole target golf concept more possible than our standard firmer bermuda greens locally. Whilst not all are guarded with bunkers they are quite well featured and contained some excellent undulations of their own making putting a delightful challenge.

The fairways are quite generous and undulating giving a slightly links feel to the course, however the amount of water that comes into play provides a great challenge. Bunkering is great and the signature white silica sand makes them marvellous to play in instead the normal hardpan or packed bunkers I normally have to play out of!

Overall the Glades offers a complete package in terms of both service and a wonderful course. I can't wait to play again!

08 Jan 2009

benboyd

What a wonderful course, wow. The first time I played this course was like taking a finely tuned race car out onto a deserted race track.

Each time I have played at the Glades, it's just that much better than the previous game. I will be back again and again and again, though the price tag might dig into your pocket, I would suggest joining golf bank, which does lower the price.

08 Jan 2009

andrew14966

A very special golf course. Plenty of water & sand. You will really need to have your game at it's best to score well around here.

08 Jan 2009

korned108

For anyone who wants to know what golfing paradise is, look no further then The Glades.

This course is tough, from the back tees, but the beaty of the course makes you forget any bad shots that you have hit.

Holes which stand out would need to be the par 3 17th, which is over water and the second hole.

The club house looks awsome when you are out there on the course.

And all of the staff are very helpful.

Even though the green fees are fairly pricey. You will get every dollar out of it.

08 Jan 2009

horse

I have now played at the Glades (four times), what a course, what service and what a good time! It gets better and better each time: the course; the staff; the greens; everything. It simply gets better and better. Although, I can't say the same thing about my golf on this course.

You can be having a good day and it jumps up and bites you. But if you stay focussed and forget about how close to heaven you are, on this course, you can do well.

If price is a big consideration for you, stay clear of this one. But if price is not an issue, it's worth every cent.

I love the 17th, Par 3 with water to your left and half the way around the green. Don't be just on or you'll be in the water, the left hand side of the 17th green runs to the water!

I love Troon courses, and this one is just another reason to love them.

08 Jan 2009

baldie

A very nice Greg Norman design that needs to be played more than once to grasp the concept. A credit to green staff maintaining very good Bent greens when all others have Bermuda 328 hybrid couch. The greens were holding nicely and a good quick pace. Well looked after bunkers and terrific fairways contributed to sub 80 round. Great last 2 holes,17 a water surrounded short par 3 and 18 a long par 4 dogleg with endless oportunities to mess it up depending on the bravery of the player.

08 Jan 2009

slats1972

This is a very good course but lacks some of the user friendly items expected at a course such as this.

The course itself was fantastic in condition and challenge - probably a little too challenging for a high handicapper such as myself. The course was in good condition and layout fantastic.

Where I think the course lets itself down is in the amenities available to visitors such as accurate course guide and distance markers on the fairways.

The only course guide provided was a double sided bit of cardboard with a diagram of each hole and whilst distance were marked on the card, the distances were for the back markers, not the socail markers, leaving you to guess a bit at the distance to the hazards in the driving zones. Whilst the sprinkler heads on the course have distances marked, 150m and 100m would not go astray so you don't have to run over the course looking at sprinkler heads.

Having got used to GPS during the week we were there, it would be nice too considering this is a $150 course, (we paid $70 for after 2pm).

Despite my gripe, I think it is a very good course, very typical of a Greg Norman design.

08 Jan 2009

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