Secret Harbour Golf Links

Secret Harbour Golf Links sits approximately 50 kilometers south of Perth along Western Australia's coastal plain, in a residential area that developed substantially from the 1990s onward. The course was designed by Michael Coate, an Australian architect who has worked on numerous layouts across the country, and opened in the mid-1990s as part of the broader Secret Harbour estate development. The links-style routing occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the Swan Coastal Plain, with the design incorporating natural vegetation and water features to define playing corridors and create strategic interest. The layout presents a parkland character rather than true links golf, despite its name, with tree-lined fairways and several lakes coming into play on multiple holes. The course measures around 6,000 meters from the back tees and serves primarily as a public facility accessible to visitors and local golfers. Water hazards feature prominently throughout the round, requiring accuracy on approach shots, while bunkers protect greens and frame landing areas. The relatively modest elevation changes mean wind can be a significant factor, particularly during the afternoon sea breezes common to this stretch of coast. Secret Harbour functions as a community course serving the southern Perth metropolitan region, offering a straightforward test suitable for a range of skill levels. The club operates with a welcoming public-access model and maintains facilities including a clubhouse with dining options. The course provides a convenient option for golfers in the Rockingham and Mandurah corridor, situated within the broader network of public and semi-private courses that serve Perth's growing southern suburbs.