Padel Courts for Golf Clubs

Line Marking Australia builds padel courts for golf clubs across Australia, from site planning and approvals to slab, glass and mesh enclosure, playing surface, lines, nets and lighting. A padel court starts from about $60,000 (Sydney club build reported in the trade press), and each golf club court is quoted for its site.

Golf clubs are broadening what membership offers. Padel brings energy to the clubhouse precinct, attracts new players and suits short sessions before work, after work or between social events.

Because padel uses a structural enclosure, the planning needs care. Here's what golf club boards and managers ask us.

Why are golf clubs adding padel courts?

Golf clubs are adding padel courts because the game is social, fast to learn and fits a small footprint. A padel court is 20 m by 10 m, so it can often sit near the clubhouse without taking land from the course. Doubles play suits groups of members, partners and guests, and creates regular clubhouse traffic.

• Attracts younger and social members
• Short games suit busy schedules
• Doubles play builds community and court-hire income
• Adds energy to the clubhouse and function areas

How much does a golf club padel court cost?

A golf club padel court starts from about $60,000, based on a Sydney club build reported in the trade press. The final price depends on earthworks, drainage, slab, enclosure system, playing surface, lighting, paths and landscaping. We quote every golf club padel court for its own site and itemise each part for the board.

Cost item	What drives it
Site works and slab	Slope, soil, drainage and access
Enclosure	Glass and mesh panels, frame system and wind exposure
Surface	Synthetic turf with infill or another padel surface
Lighting	Pole or frame-mounted LED, glare and spill control
Precinct extras	Paths, shade, seating, landscaping and booking access

Where should a golf club build a padel court?

A golf club should build a padel court close to the clubhouse, car park and toilets, where players and spectators can enjoy the social side of the game. It must sit outside golf ball strike zones and away from tees, greens and practice areas. Distance from homes matters because padel balls hitting glass can be noisy.

• Clubhouse views for spectators and social events
• Outside golf ball strike zones
• Away from houses and quiet areas
• Level, well-drained ground with machinery access

What does a golf club padel court include?

A golf club padel court includes a level, drained base, a framed enclosure with toughened glass and steel mesh, a padel playing surface, lines, net, posts and access doors. Most clubs also add lighting, paths, seating and shade. Some build two or more courts together to support social competitions and coaching programs.

• Base: concrete slab with falls for drainage
• Enclosure: glass end walls and mesh side panels on a steel frame
• Surface: commonly synthetic turf with infill
• Lines and net: marked to the 20 m × 10 m court
• Lighting: designed for even light and low glare

How much space does a padel court need?

A padel court's playing area is 20 m by 10 m, enclosed by glass and mesh walls. A golf club also needs space around the enclosure for access doors, paths, construction access and maintenance. We measure the site and draw the court with paths, viewing areas and setbacks before giving the final quote.

Because the court is small, it often fits on spare land beside the clubhouse, an old tennis court or a disused practice area. Wind exposure on open golf land is checked so the enclosure is specified to suit the site.

Do golf clubs need approval for padel courts?

A golf club padel court often needs council approval because the enclosure is a structure, and lighting, fencing height, drainage and noise near homes may also be assessed. Clubs on leased or Crown land may need landlord consent, and club rules may require board or member approval. We provide drawings and scopes for each step.

Should a golf club padel court have lights?

Lighting makes a golf club padel court far more useful, because many members play after work or in the evening. Padel lighting is designed to the AS 2560 standards, with obtrusive light assessed under AS/NZS 4282. Good design keeps glare low inside the glass enclosure and keeps spill off homes and the course.

Lighting often needs council approval, so we check requirements early. Clubs can also install conduits and footings during the build and add lights later, which avoids digging up finished paths and landscaping.

How long does a golf club padel court take to build?

A golf club padel court usually takes a few weeks on site once approvals are in place and the enclosure has arrived. Concrete needs curing time before the frame and surface are installed, and weather can add days. We provide a staged program so the club can plan member communication and opening events.

1. Site layout, member-use planning and quote
2. Council, lease, board or member approvals
3. Before You Dig Australia check, earthworks and slab
4. Enclosure frame, glass and mesh installed
5. Surface, lines, net and lighting
6. Paths, seating, shade and handover

How we keep every golf club padel build compliant

Every golf club padel court we build is planned against council rules, safety laws and relevant Australian Standards. That means approvals checked first, services located before excavation, safe work methods for lifting and mobile plant, concrete to AS 3600, accessible paths considered against AS 1428.1, and lighting designed to AS 2560.

• Padel court dimensions: 20 m × 10 m playing area
• Local council planning or building approval checked, including leases and overlays
• Before You Dig Australia check before excavation
• Concrete slabs to AS 3600 with drainage falls
• Accessible paths from the clubhouse considered against AS 1428.1
• Sports lighting to AS 2560.1:2018 and AS 2560.2:2021, spill limited under AS/NZS 4282
• Safe Work Method Statements, silica dust controls and sediment controls
• Builders who hold the licence your state requires, with public liability insurance

Read more on our padel court construction page, or see our sports courts for golf clubs page for pickleball, putting greens and other facilities.

What do you need from us to quote a golf club padel court?

To quote a golf club padel court, Line Marking Australia needs the proposed location, number of courts, existing ground conditions and access details. Photos, a site plan, distance to tees and homes, lighting plans, lease details and board or member approval dates help us return an accurate, itemised quote for the club.

• Number of padel courts and proposed location
• What's there now, slope and drainage
• Distance to tees, greens, practice areas and homes
• Machinery access and storage space
• Preferred enclosure, surface and colours
• Lighting, paths, shade, seating and landscaping
• Council, lease, board or member approvals
• Plans, photos, timing and budget