Pickleball Courts for Golf Clubs

Line Marking Australia builds pickleball courts for golf clubs across Australia, either as new courts near the clubhouse or by converting an existing tennis court. A new pickleball court starts from about $20,000 installed (published Australian builder pricing, 2026), with lighting, fencing, shade and paths itemised for the board and members.

Golf clubs are looking for ways to bring in new members, keep families on site longer and use their facilities beyond the course. Pickleball fits neatly into that plan.

It's social, easy to learn and suits many of the same people who already enjoy golf. Here's what club boards and general managers ask us.

Why are golf clubs adding pickleball courts?

Golf clubs are adding pickleball courts because the sport attracts social members, partners, families and older players who want a quick, low-impact game. It also gives members something to do when they don't have time for a round. Pickleball Australia reports more than 27,000 members and 410-plus affiliated clubs and venues (June 2026).

• New membership categories and social programs
• More clubhouse visits for food and drinks
• An activity for partners and family members
• Better use of old tennis courts or spare land

How much does a golf club pickleball court cost?

A new golf club pickleball court starts from about $20,000 installed (published Australian builder pricing, 2026). Converting an existing tennis court usually costs less, starting from the cost of an acrylic resurface, from about $8,000 (Airtasker cost guide, 2026). Lighting, fencing, shade, paths and landscaping are quoted per site.

Project	Starting point	Best for
Pickleball lines on a tennis court	Quoted per site	Testing member demand
Tennis court conversion	From the cost of an acrylic resurface, from about $8,000	Clubs with an under-used tennis court
New pickleball court	From about $20,000	Clubs with spare land near the clubhouse
Bank of courts with lighting and fencing	Quoted per site	Clubs building a racquet precinct

Where should a golf club build pickleball courts?

A golf club should usually build pickleball courts close to the clubhouse, car park and toilets, where players can socialise before and after games. Keep courts away from tees, greens and practice areas to avoid stray golf balls, and away from nearby homes to manage paddle noise. Good drainage and sun orientation matter too.

• Near the clubhouse or function terrace
• Outside golf ball strike zones
• Away from houses and quiet areas
• North–south orientation where possible

Can a golf club convert its tennis court to pickleball?

Yes. A golf club tennis court can take two pickleball courts with the tennis lines kept, or up to four dedicated pickleball courts once the tennis net is removed and run-off is planned. Each pickleball court is 13.41 m by 6.10 m with a 2.13 m kitchen. We measure the court first, because posts and gates affect layout.

Tennis Australia and the National Pickleball League are converting tennis venues into multi-sport racquet hubs, and many golf clubs are applying the same thinking to older tennis courts.

If some members still play tennis, shared lines in a contrasting colour keep both groups on court. Once pickleball bookings grow, the court can be converted to dedicated pickleball with permanent posts.

What surface suits a golf club pickleball court?

A textured acrylic hard court on a concrete slab suits most golf club pickleball courts, because it grips well, plays consistently and is easy to clean. Cushioned acrylic is a strong option for older members, because rubber layers make the court softer underfoot. Lighter colours stay cooler in summer sun.

An acrylic court usually needs a fresh coat about every 7 to 10 years, based on Tennis Australia's Victorian maintenance guides. Keeping grass clippings, leaves and sand from nearby bunkers off the court helps the surface last at the longer end of that range.

Do golf clubs need approval for pickleball courts?

A golf club pickleball court may need council approval depending on earthworks, fencing, lighting, drainage, overlays and closeness to homes. Clubs on leased or Crown land may also need landlord consent. Your club rules may require board or member approval for major spending. We provide drawings, scopes and itemised quotes for every approval step.

Should golf club pickleball courts have lights?

Lights let golf club members play pickleball after work, during winter evenings and at social events. Court lighting is designed to the AS 2560 sports lighting standards, with spill kept off homes, roads and the course under AS/NZS 4282. Timers and booking-linked controls help avoid wasted power and late-night complaints.

How do you build without disrupting golf members?

We build golf club pickleball courts around members by agreeing work hours with management, keeping trucks away from busy car parks and course crossings, fencing the work zone and avoiding major events. Noisy work is scheduled at quieter times. One contact deals with the general manager or facilities manager throughout the job.

1. Site visit, layout and member-use planning
2. Approvals and Before You Dig Australia check
3. Earthworks and slab, or tennis court repairs
4. Acrylic coats, lines, posts and nets
5. Lighting, shade, seating and handover

How we keep every golf club pickleball build compliant

Every golf club pickleball court we build is planned against council rules, safety laws, the sport's dimensions and relevant Australian Standards. That means approvals checked first, services located before digging, safe work methods around members, concrete to AS 3600, accessible paths considered against AS 1428.1, and lighting that controls spill.

• Pickleball court dimensions: 13.41 m × 6.10 m, 50 mm lines, 2.13 m kitchen
• 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

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

What do you need from us to quote golf club pickleball courts?

To quote golf club pickleball courts, Line Marking Australia needs to know whether you want new courts or a tennis conversion, how many courts, where they'll go and what's on the ground now. Photos, a site plan, lease details, member approval dates and lighting or shade plans help us return an accurate, itemised quote.

• New courts or tennis conversion, and number of courts
• Proposed location and what's there now
• Distance to tees, greens, practice areas and homes
• Slope, drainage and machinery access
• Standard or cushioned acrylic, colours and nets
• Lighting, fencing, shade, seating and paths
• Council, lease, board or member approvals
• Plans, photos, timing and budget