South Africa has a rapidly growing reputation as having some of the top golf courses in the world. Not only are the greens and fairways immaculately manicured but the courses themselves are located in some of the most breathtakingly beautiful regions of South Africa (not to mention the abundant wildlife). People travel from all over the world to play these courses and some of our top golfers are world renowned. Just a short drive from Cape Town, visit one of our top 10 courses around the Western Cape.
Arabella Golf Estate
http://arabellacountryestate.co.za/arabella-golf-course/
Location: Bot River/ Hermanus
Course architect: Peter Matkovich
Level of Difficulty: Fair
Course layout: Parkland with exceptional views of the estuary
Special Features: Boasts one of South Africa’s most luxurious hotels and spas
Accolades: Hosts Sunshine Tour events
Clovelly Country Club
Location: Fish Hoek
Course Architect: C.M Murray
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Course Layout: Parkland
Special Features: Most popular course in South Africa.
Accolades: Consistently has the most rounds of golf played each year
De Zalze Golf Club
Location: Stellenbosch
Course Architect: Peter Matkovich
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Course Layout: Parkland
Special Features: Located in a beautiful estate with numerous water hazards and exceptional views from elevated tees
Accolades: Hosted the World Amateur Championships
Erinvale Golf Estate
Location: Somerset West
Course Architect: Gary Player
Level of Difficulty: Fair from club tees and very challenging from the tips.
Course layout: Parkland
Special Features: Sits amongst many world class wineries
Accolades: Host to the World Cup of golf as well as several SA Open Championships
Hermanus Golf Club
Location: Hermanus
Course Architect: Peter Matkovich
Level of Difficulty: Fair to difficult when the wind shows its teeth.
Course Layout: Blend of coastal parkland and links
Special Features: Numerous wildlife such as baboons, springbok and abundant bird life can be seen on the course.
Accolades: Hosted the SA Interprovincial tournament on several occasions.
Pearl Valley
Location: Paarl
Course Architect: Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in which Jack himself provided extensive involvement in the design and promotion
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Course layout: A blend of parkland and links
Special Features: Consistently voted in the top 3 courses in South Africa
Accolades: Hosted the South African Open
Pezula Private Golf Estate
Location: Knysna (Garden Route)
Course Architect: David Dale and Ronald Fream of GolfPlan USA
Level of Difficulty: Difficult
Course Layout: Links style
Special Features: Breathtaking holes hugging sea cliffs and ocean views from every hole
Accolades: Host to Sunshine Tour Eve
Royal Cape Golf Club
https://www.royalcapegolf.co.za/
Location: Wynberg
Course Architect: Charles Murray
Level of Difficulty: Fair
Course Layout: Parkland
Special Features: One of the oldest clubs in South Africa and breeding ground to some of South Africa’s finest professional golfers
Accolades: Hosted the national Amateur Championship 8 times, the South African Open 10 times and the Cape Town Open on the Sunshine Tour for the last few years.
Steenberg
http://www.steenberggolfclub.co.za/
Location: Constantia
Course architect: Peter Matkovich
Level of difficulty: Fair
Course layout: Parkland
Special features: One of the best conditioned golf courses in South Africa and offers exceptional wine tasting and lunches after a round of golf
Accolades: Voted as the number 1 course in the greater Cape Town district
Stellenbosch Golf Club
http://www.stellenboschgolfclub.com/
Location: Stellenbosch
Course Architect: Unknown
Level of Difficulty: Very fair and rewarding
Course Layout: Parkland
Special Features: Surrounded by beautiful vineyards and has one of the oldest clubhouses in South Africa and is the 4th oldest course in the country
Accolades: Hosted the South African Open and Eisenhower Trophy
It is with great excitement that we can offer our golfing guests an exclusively South African experience. Enjoy a full-service golf excursion guided by two professional tournament golfers. These renown golf pros will offer their guidance to help you choose the best course based on your level and interest. We’ll get you tee times at the most private and exclusive clubs across the country and will introduce you to other members and characters at the various courses. Gain their expertise to help improve your game during the round or simply enjoy a competitive round of golf with them.
INCLUSIONS:
- 18 holes golf (6 hours, morning round)
- Full day (10 hours) with 2x local golf guides
- All transportation
- Halfway house light meal
- Drinks and snacks on and off course
- 19th hole/Clubhouse drinks and snacks after the round
- Golf tee-off time bookings
- Golf course inspection (pre-round course condition check)
- Golf bag handling & logistics
- Driving range / Warm up area access (When course has the facility)
- Pre-round coaching, swing advice
- On course service/hosting
- Lunch reservations and booking of additional experiences such as wine tastings
EXCLUDED:
- After game lunch and gratuities
- Any golf clothing or accessories clients wish to purchase at the pro shop