Binnowee at RACV Royal Pines Resort in Benowa, on Queensland's Gold Coast, was designed by Tomojiro Maruyama and Australian professional golfer Graham Marsh. The course opened in the late 1980s as part of a resort development that includes a second championship layout, making Royal Pines one of the region's more substantial golf destinations. The design reflects Marsh's playing experience and Maruyama's Japanese design sensibilities, with strategic bunkering and water features integrated throughout the property. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the Gold Coast's coastal plain, with the routing incorporating lakes and wetlands that provide both aesthetic definition and strategic challenge. The layout features generous fairways balanced by well-positioned hazards that reward accuracy over distance. Several holes play along or across water, requiring careful club selection and course management. The conditioning typically reflects resort standards, with bermuda grass surfaces suited to the subtropical climate. Royal Pines has hosted professional tournaments on the Australasian Tour, giving the course competitive credibility beyond its resort function. The facility serves both resort guests and members, with the club offering comprehensive practice facilities and amenities expected of a full-service golf resort. The Gold Coast location provides year-round playing conditions, though summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms are common considerations during the warmer months.