The Grange East Course
On the flat coastal land northwest of Adelaide, the East Course at The Grange is where a 21 year old Greg Norman won his first professional title at the 1976 West Lakes Classic. Norman returned decades later to rebuild it, and the 2012 redesign is a muscular par 72 of about 6,485 metres that has restored the East to Australia's elite.
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The verdict
The Grange Golf Club has two courses on the coastal plain near West Lakes, and the East is the championship test. Its place in golf history was secured in 1976, when a young Greg Norman claimed his maiden professional victory here at the West Lakes Classic. In a fitting full circle, Greg Norman Golf Course Design returned to rebuild the East, with the roughly three million dollar reconstruction completed in 2012.
The result is a strong, strategic par 72 measuring about 6,485 metres, or close to 7,095 yards from the tips. The front nine works across slightly flatter ground before the back nine moves onto the best golfing land on the property. Firm turf, bold bunkering and well defended greens make the East a serious modern championship course, and one of the finest you can build a round around in Adelaide.
The Grange East Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1926, Norman redesign 2012
- Designer
- Greg Norman, 2012 redesign
- Type
- Coastal parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,485 m
- Green fee
- Members and guests
Designer, redesign year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Greg Norman Golf Course Design and the club. The East Course was redesigned by Greg Norman and reopened in 2012, a par 72 of about 6,485 metres, or roughly 7,095 yards. The Grange is a private members club; visitor and guest access is limited, with no published public green fee, so always confirm access and any rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The East opens across the flatter western part of the site, where width off the tee is rewarded but the angles into the greens have to be earned. The Greg Norman redesign added definition through bunkering and reshaped greens, so even early in the round the premium sits on controlling the approach and the spin into firm surfaces.
The back nine is where the East comes alive, routed over the most natural golfing ground on the property with more movement and more menace. The bunkering tightens the driving lines, the greens demand precise pace, and the closing stretch can swing a match in either direction.
It is a course that rewards the player who plots a line and commits to it. Off the back markers it is a genuine championship examination, but it remains playable and enjoyable from the forward tees, the mark of a thoughtful modern redesign on a famous old site.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitors generally play as a member's guest or through an accredited golf tour operator |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest or visitor rate is arranged through the club (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the club well in advance; a South Australia golf specialist helps secure access to the East |
| On the day | Carts are available; the coastal turf runs firm and fast in the warmer months |
| Getting there | Grange, about 20 minutes northwest of central Adelaide and close to West Lakes and the coast |
| Best months | October to April for the warm, dry Adelaide golfing season |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; The Grange is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in central Adelaide or along the nearby coast around Glenelg and West Lakes, all within easy reach of The Grange and the city's other fine courses. Adelaide is compact, walkable and well supplied with hotels and dining, and the airport is only a short drive from the club.
It is an ideal region to build a multi course trip around, pairing the Grange East with Royal Adelaide, Kooyonga and Glenelg for a sandbelt style tour of the South Australian capital before heading to the Barossa wine country an hour away.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The Grange East Course.
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The Grange East Course questions
Who designed The Grange East Course?
The East Course was redesigned by Greg Norman Golf Course Design, with the reconstruction completed in 2012. The club itself dates to the 1920s, and the East was the site of Norman's first professional victory in 1976.
What is the par and length of the East Course?
The Grange East is a par 72 measuring about 6,485 metres, or roughly 7,095 yards, from the championship tees, a strong modern test on firm coastal turf.
Can visitors play The Grange?
The Grange is a private members club. Visitors generally play as a member's guest or through an accredited golf tour operator, and access should be arranged well in advance.
Why is the East Course historically significant?
The East Course hosted the 1976 West Lakes Classic, where a 21 year old Greg Norman won his first professional title. Norman later returned to redesign the course, completed in 2012.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, redesign year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.