| Golfing in South Africa | | | | bunkers dotted throughout the course. The |
| The weather in South Africa is fairly consistent, in | | | | course is 6770 metres in length and it a Par 72. |
| that it is perfect for golf almost all year round. | | | | Because of the lush vegetation and the large |
| With a long coastline you can find a number of | | | | amount of local fauna the course was proclaimed |
| fine Links courses and there is even a number of | | | | a nature conservation area in 1973. |
| high altitude courses which mean your ball will | | | | In Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal Province you will |
| travel further! | | | | also find a duo of fantastic courses. The Durban |
| The Dress Code is fairly standard on the more | | | | Country Club is well known throughout South |
| significant courses, with smart casual or normal | | | | Africa as the course to host more South African |
| golf attire accepted. A collared shirt and no | | | | Opens than any other course (14 times!). The |
| t-shirts or jeans permitted. You may need an | | | | course borders both the city and is cut into the |
| official handicap on some courses and it would be | | | | dunes of the Indian Ocean coast. This semi-links |
| wise to book a tee time well ahead of time to | | | | nature can make it challenging when you |
| avoid disappointment. | | | | encounter strong offshore breezes. The course is |
| Best Courses | | | | about 6111 metres long and is a Par 72 and is |
| In the Western Cape near to Cape Town you | | | | recommended only for more experienced golfers. |
| can find the Arabella Country Club. This course is | | | | Also in the Durban area you can find the Wild |
| located next to the largest natural lagoon in South | | | | Coast Country Club. Relatively short at 5807 |
| Africa. You can find the course in Kleinmond which | | | | metres and par 70, don't let this lull you into a |
| is about 70kms along the coast from Cape Town. | | | | fault sense of an easy course. This Robert Trent |
| Designed by Peter Matkovich the course is | | | | Jones course is set up next to the Indian Ocean, |
| designed to be challenging to experienced golfers | | | | so it can be punishing when the wind gets up. The |
| but not overly so for amateurs. The course is | | | | course is quite spectacular with such holes as the |
| 6381 metres in length and offers the features of | | | | 13th which is a par 3 played in front of a waterfall! |
| both Links and Parkland. The course is also home | | | | Some other major courses found elsewhere in |
| to the Nelson Mandela Invitational. | | | | the country include The Links at Fancourt found in |
| Also in the Western Cape is Pearl Valley Golf Club | | | | the Southern Cape Province. Designed by Gary |
| found within the Cape Winelands. This is a 6801 | | | | Player and opened in 2000 this course was the |
| metre in length, Par 72, Jack Nicklaus designed | | | | home for The Presidents Cup in 2003. The course |
| course is situated between the orchards and | | | | is about 6154 metres long and is a Par 72. |
| vineyards of some local wine producers. The Berg | | | | The George Golf Club is located close to the |
| River also runs through the course which provides | | | | Garden Route and it is consistently placed in the |
| an interesting water hazard for this inland course. | | | | Top 10 of South African courses. The setting of |
| If you are based in the Johannesburg area, then | | | | this course is highly lauded and makes for an |
| these Gauteng golf courses should be within easy | | | | excellent day out. The course is about 5777 |
| reach. The first is the River Club Golf Club in | | | | metres long and is a Par 70. |
| Sandton on the outskirts of the Greater | | | | In Mpumalanga you can find the Leopard Creek |
| Johannesburg Metropolitan area. This course it | | | | Golf Course which is currently rated as the No. 1 |
| noted for its persistently high quality of | | | | course in South Africa. The course is located close |
| conditioning. Unfortunately for golf tourists, the | | | | to Kruger National Park, so if you are lucky you |
| course is only open to members and their guests, | | | | might see some Elephants or other African |
| so unless you know someone in the club you | | | | animals roaming outside the bounds of the course. |
| may have to sign up which is only recommended | | | | And finally, the Gary Player Country Club located |
| if you are spending a long time in South Africa. | | | | at Sun City in the North Western Province. The |
| The course is about 6500 metres long and is a | | | | course is quite difficult with water hazard and |
| Par 71 Parklands. | | | | bunkers in plentiful supply, so accuracy is valued |
| Also in Gauteng is the Glendower Golf Club which | | | | more that big hitters. The course is a Par 72 and |
| was built in 1937 and is located fairly close to the | | | | at about 6938 metres long is one of the longest |
| international airport. The course is notable for its | | | | in the world! |
| large number of trees, water hazards and | | | | |