RACV Royal Pines Resort's Arrona course occupies land in Benowa on Queensland's Gold Coast, designed by Japanese architect Tomojiro Maruyama. The course operates as part of a resort complex that includes accommodation, conference facilities, and multiple recreational amenities. Maruyama, known for his work across Australia and Asia during the late twentieth century, shaped the layout to suit the relatively flat coastal terrain characteristic of this region south of Brisbane. The routing works through stands of mature trees and incorporates water features that come into play on several holes, typical of resort courses built in this area during the development boom of the 1980s and 1990s. The Gold Coast's subtropical climate allows year-round play, and the course serves both resort guests and members of the RACV club network. Conditioning standards reflect the resort's position as a venue for corporate golf and leisure visitors to the region. Royal Pines has hosted professional tournament golf, most notably serving as a venue on the Australasian PGA Tour schedule. The course layout provides options from multiple tee positions to accommodate players of varying abilities, a practical consideration for a facility that balances member play with visitor rounds. The property's location near major Gold Coast attractions and its integration within the broader resort infrastructure make it representative of Australian resort golf developments from its era.