Sports Courts for Golf Clubs

Line Marking Australia builds courts and greens for golf clubs across Australia: synthetic putting and chipping greens, pickleball courts and padel courts that bring in new members and keep existing ones on site longer. We give general managers and boards itemised quotes, and padel courts start from about $60,000 and pickleball courts from about $20,000 installed.

Golf club GMs are under pressure to grow membership, fill the clubhouse midweek and give partners and families a reason to come along. Racquet sports and better practice facilities are two of the fastest ways to do that.

We build and line mark courts across Australia and know how to fit them into a club precinct without disrupting play. Here's what golf club boards ask us.

Why are golf clubs adding pickleball and padel?

Golf clubs are adding pickleball and padel courts to attract new members, partners and younger players who want a quick, social game. Both sports fit on small footprints near the clubhouse, run in about an hour, and drive food and beverage sales. Pickleball Australia reports more than 27,000 members across 410-plus clubs and venues (June 2026).

• New membership categories: social, racquet-only or family memberships
• Midweek activity: morning and evening sessions when the course is quieter
• Clubhouse spend: players stay for a drink or a meal
• Events: social competitions and corporate days

How much do golf club courts and greens cost?

Golf club court costs depend on the facility and the site. A padel court starts from about $60,000 (a Sydney club build reported in the trade press), a pickleball court from about $20,000 (published Australian builder pricing, 2026) and a tennis court from about $40,000 (Oneflare cost guide, 2026). Synthetic putting greens are quoted per site.

Facility	Playing area	Starting price (installed)
Padel court	20 m × 10 m	from about $60,000 (Sydney club build reported in the trade press)
Pickleball court	13.41 m × 6.10 m, plus run-off	from about $20,000 (published Australian builder pricing, 2026)
Tennis court	23.77 m × 10.97 m (doubles), plus run-off	from about $40,000 (Oneflare cost guide, 2026)
Synthetic putting or chipping green	Shaped to your site	Quoted per site

Should we build a synthetic putting green?

A synthetic putting green gives a golf club a practice area that plays consistently all year without mowing, watering or fertilising. It suits areas near the clubhouse, junior coaching zones and spots where natural turf struggles with shade or wear. We shape contours, set cups and add fringe and chipping surfaces to suit your coaching program.

See our synthetic putting greens page for surfaces and options.

Is padel a good fit for a golf club?

Padel is a strong fit for golf clubs with a spare corner near the clubhouse, because it's social, played in doubles and easy for golfers to pick up. The court is 20 m by 10 m with glass and mesh walls. Siting matters: glass, lighting and noise near homes often need council approval.

Read more on padel court construction.

Pickleball or padel: which should we build first?

Pickleball or padel first depends on your members, space and budget. Pickleball courts cost less, fit more courts per square metre and suit older members. Padel costs more per court but has a premium feel and appeals to younger players. Many clubs start with pickleball, then add padel once demand is proven.

Factor	Pickleball	Padel
Starting price	from about $20,000	from about $60,000
Playing area	13.41 m × 6.10 m	20 m × 10 m
Who it suits	All ages, social players	Younger and competitive players
Structure	Posts, net, optional fence	Glass and mesh walls

Can we convert old tennis courts?

Many golf clubs already have tennis courts that are rarely used. One tennis court can carry two pickleball courts while keeping tennis, or up to four dedicated pickleball courts with enough run-off, and the existing slab, fencing and lighting can often be reused. This is usually the cheapest way to launch pickleball at a club.

See our tennis court to pickleball conversion page.

Do we need lights for evening play?

Lights let golf clubs run twilight and evening pickleball and padel sessions after work, when demand is highest. We design lighting to the AS 2560 sports lighting series and limit light spill onto homes bordering the course under AS/NZS 4282. Lighting usually needs council approval, so we check requirements before the final quote.

How do you build without disrupting golf?

We plan golf club builds so play continues. Machinery and trucks use service roads and maintenance access rather than fairways, the work zone is fenced and signed, and noisy work avoids competition days. Your course superintendent and GM have one contact for scheduling, access and any turf protection needed along haul routes.

• Access routes agreed with the course superintendent
• Ground protection matting where vehicles cross turf
• Noisy work kept away from competition days and events
• Clean, tidy site at the end of each day

How do we look after new courts and greens?

Golf club courts and greens need far less care than the course itself. Acrylic courts need regular blowing and washing, with a recoat about every 7 to 10 years according to Tennis Australia's Victorian guides. Synthetic greens need brushing, infill checks and debris removal, and last about 10 to 15 years with care.

• Weekly: blow off leaves, clippings and sand
• Monthly: brush synthetic greens and check cups and edges
• Seasonally: wash courts, check nets, padel glass and fixings
• As needed: re-line faded court markings

How we keep every golf club build compliant

Every golf club court and green build follows the same compliance steps. We check council requirements, run a Before You Dig Australia search for irrigation and services, follow Work Health and Safety laws with Safe Work Method Statements, manage dust and sediment, and use builders who hold the licence your state requires, with public liability insurance.

• Council requirements checked for lighting, padel walls, fencing, earthworks and noise
• Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) check before excavation
• Safe Work Method Statements for excavation and mobile plant
• Silica dust controls and sediment and stormwater controls
• AS 3600 slabs and AS 1428.1 accessible paths from the clubhouse
• AS 2560 lighting with spill limited under AS/NZS 4282
• Each sport's court dimensions and slip-resistant finishes

What do you need from our club to quote?

To quote golf club courts or greens, we need to know which facilities the board is considering, where they could go and how they'll be used. A site plan, photos and your membership goals help most. We then give you itemised quotes and options for the board and members to consider.

• Facilities wanted: putting green, pickleball, padel, tennis
• New build or tennis court conversion
• Location, size and what's there now
• Slope, drainage, irrigation and machinery access
• Preferred surfaces and colours
• Nets, walls, fencing, lighting, power and shade
• Council approvals and board or member approval steps
• Timing around the golf calendar and budget