GOLF AFTER DARK
NIGHT GOLF
Emerald Lakes is a good course during the day … and at night.
Emerald Lakes was one of the first courses in Australia to install floodlights covering a full nine holes. The back nine is completely lit with lights lining each fairway, which allows golfers to enjoy this course until 9.15pm every day.
There couldn’t possibly be a better way to end a day on the course than with a leisurely nine holes under lights – or hitting a few buckets of balls on the adjoining driving range or playing 18 holes of mini-golf – before adjourning to the clubhouse for a delicious meal, either dining indoors or alfresco under the sails by the lake and overlooking the floodlit 18th. GREEN FEES: $30 (nine holes, walking). www.emeraldlakesgolf.com.au
TOPGOLF
Topgolf – with its mix of golf, food, beverages and music – has been a huge success since arriving on the Gold Coast in June 2018.
Located next to Movie World at Oxenford, just off the Pacific Motorway, Topgolf is a three-level venue fitted with 90 climate-controlled hitting bays that can host up to six players at one time. Players hit micro-chipped golf balls into giant targets on the outfield, scoring points when they find one of the targets. Whether you’re an aspiring pro, or a total beginner you’ll have a ball at Topgolf.
And you don’t have to venture far to relax with a meal from the chef-inspired menu or enjoy your favourite drink, which can all be enjoyed while playing or, alternatively, on the Rooftop Terrace while listening to live music. FEES: Cost is per bay. $50 per hour (Monday to Thursday before 5pm); $70 (Monday to Thursday after 5pm, before 2pm Friday), $90 (after 2pm Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday). www.topgolf.com.au