By David Luis 
Ashgrove Golf Club is a short, hilly par 68 at The Gap, 8km from the Brisbane CBD, and it takes visitors for A$57 on a weekday online. A full 7 Day membership costs A$1,840 a year, which is modest for a capital-city club, and the club has also backed a 76-apartment retirement development on part of its land.
This Ashgrove Golf Club review sets out the real prices, the course numbers and what the development proposal means for members.
GCR Score: 4.0 / 5
Verdict: Recommended as an affordable, easy-to-book Brisbane round; check the development timeline before you commit to a long membership.
Best For: Brisbane golfers on a budget, short-course lovers, twilight players
Think Twice If: You want a long, championship test or certainty about how the land will look in 2028
Last Reviewed: 4 October 2026.
At a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 863 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD 4061, about 8km from the Brisbane CBD |
| Course Type | Hilly parkland on Enoggera Creek, set against the Taylor Range |
| Holes | 18; par 68 (blue tees), par 69 (red tees) |
| Length | 4,946m blue, 4,497m red |
| Scratch / Slope | 67 / 124 blue; 69 / 129 red |
| Visitor Green Fee | A$57 weekdays and A$67 Fri to Sun online; A$30 twilight after 4pm weekdays |
| Membership | 7 Day A$1,840 a year with an A$150 nomination fee |
| Founded | Opened 22 April 1939 |
| Phone | (07) 3366 1842 |
| Official Website | Ashgrove Golf Club |
All prices are Australian dollars from the club’s own pages. Confirm current rates before you book.
What a Visitor Pays
Ashgrove prices by booking method. Online, an 18-hole visitor round is A$57 Monday to Thursday and A$67 Friday to Sunday. Book in person and it rises to A$62 and A$72 on the days the club lists. Nine holes costs A$42 online on weekdays.
Twilight is the sweet spot. After 4pm on weekdays you pay A$30, and weekends are A$35. A visitor buggy is A$52 for 18 holes. Reciprocal members pay A$40.
Saturday competitions are for members only, and everyone, visitor or member, has to report to the pro shop before playing. Guests also need a valid Golf ID, a point that connects to our section on Golf Australia Connect.
Membership Prices
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Day | A$1,840 | A$150 nomination fee; voting rights |
| 6 Day | A$1,536 | No Saturdays |
| 5 Day | A$1,384 | Monday to Friday |
| Family | A$1,612 | Partner of a full member; one junior included |
| Country | A$852 | Live more than 100km away; capped at 15 rounds a year |
| 3 Month Trial | A$465 | No green fees; A$50 off if you upgrade |
| Junior | A$221 | Under 18 |
Intermediate members aged 18 to 28 pay between A$700 and A$1,536 on a sliding scale, and the 9 Hole Flexi option is full at the moment. Prices are as listed on the club’s membership page, and I could not confirm the year they apply to.
Our breakdown of what Australian golf clubs actually charge shows where A$1,840 for seven-day access sits nationally. The trial membership lets you test the hills before you pay a full year, and our look at the cost per round of a membership shows how quickly that adds up.
The Course: Short, Steep and Full of Par 3s
Ashgrove is not long. The blue tees measure 4,946m for a par of 68, with both nines playing to 34. Six of the holes are par 3s, the shortest being the 112m 6th, and the longest hole is the 457m par-5 14th.
The photo above shows the uphill character: from the 10th tee you are hitting to a green well above you. That kind of elevation change is why a 4,900m course can feel longer than its card, especially for anyone walking.
The club sits beside Enoggera Creek, and the creek has caused trouble. Wikipedia records heavy flood damage in 1974 and again in the 2000s, with state-funded creek restoration finished in October 2014. If heavy rain is forecast, ring ahead.
A Short History
The course opened on Saturday 22 April 1939 on land that had been a dairy farm and market garden, leased from Mark Winstone. It started as nine holes and grew to 18. A newspaper photo from the opening shows club president Bruce Shearer giving a speech.
The Retirement Village Proposal
The club has backed a retirement village on part of its land. Aura Holdings has proposed 76 independent-living apartments in two 10-storey buildings on part of the club’s land under a 99-year lease, according to The Weekly Source. The development application went to Brisbane City Council in April 2026, and public submissions closed on 29 June 2026.
The club says the site is about 1.7% of the 40.6-hectare property and that the course stays an 18-hole par 68, with the length trimmed by 36m to 4,910m. It puts the initial lease payment at A$7.5 million and says it needs about A$200,000 a year more to fund capital works.
Construction would take roughly 18 months, with a course upgrade of 9 to 15 months and a target finish between July and December 2028. The club’s page dates its full-member vote as 21 July 2025, while one news report gives 2026, and I could not confirm the result. The club now states that it supports the application.
Our key takeaway: construction is targeted to finish between July and December 2028, so building works fall inside that window.
Dress Code
The club pages reviewed do not state a dress code. Ask the pro shop before you book.
Best Time to Visit
Brisbane’s cooler, drier months from April to October suit a hilly course best. Summer afternoons are hot and humid, which is where the A$30 twilight rate earns its keep. Avoid the days straight after heavy rain given the creek.
Nearby Alternatives
For another Brisbane option, see the Indooroopilly Golf Club review or the Pine Rivers Golf Club review. The full Queensland club archive lists every club we cover.
People Also Ask
How much does it cost to play Ashgrove Golf Club?
An 18-hole visitor round is A$57 Monday to Thursday and A$67 Friday to Sunday when booked online. Booking in person costs A$62 and A$72 on the listed days. Twilight after 4pm is A$30 on weekdays, and a visitor buggy costs A$52.
How much is membership at Ashgrove Golf Club?
A 7 Day membership is A$1,840 a year plus an A$150 nomination fee. A 6 Day is A$1,536, a 5 Day is A$1,384 and a Family membership is A$1,612. A 3 Month Trial costs A$465 and includes no green fees.
What par is Ashgrove Golf Club?
The course is par 68 from the blue tees at 4,946m and par 69 from the red tees at 4,497m. Scratch ratings are 67 and 69, with slopes of 124 and 129. It has six par 3s and a 457m par 5 as its longest hole.
Can visitors play Ashgrove Golf Club?
Yes. Visitors book online or in person and report to the pro shop before playing. Saturday competitions are limited to members. Guests need a valid Golf ID, and reciprocal members get a discounted rate of A$40 for 18 holes.
What is happening with the Ashgrove Golf Club retirement village?
Aura Holdings has applied to Brisbane City Council for 76 independent-living apartments in two 10-storey towers on about 1.7% of the course land. The club supports the application and says the course will remain 18 holes at par 68. Construction is targeted for completion in late 2028.
Verdict and Score
Ashgrove earns 4.0 out of 5. It scores for open visitor access, transparent prices, twilight value and a hilly layout that is easy to enjoy. It loses points for a short card, flood exposure and the unsettled development plan.
If you want a casual Brisbane round, go. If you are thinking of joining for five years or more, read the development documents first. See how we weigh these trade-offs on our review methodology page.
See how it stacks up against the state’s best in our Best Golf Clubs in Queensland roundup.
See how it stacks up against Australia’s best in our Best Golf Clubs in Australia roundup.
Author Note
Ashgrove scores on price transparency, course and long-term certainty. Sources are the club’s own pages, Wikipedia, The Weekly Source and the coverage of the Aura Holdings proposal. I have not played the course.
Last reviewed: 4 October 2026. Rates and plans can change; confirm directly before travelling.
