Best Golf Courses in South Africa

Golf in South Africa

Year on year South Africa is reaffirming its place as one of the top golfing destinations in the world partly due to its abundance of glorious championship courses but also as a result of the wide variety of things to do away from the golf. Renowned for the incredible wildlife and landscape, South Africa also boasts some of the world’s most famous wine regions including Stellenbosch and Constantia. Each and every golf course on this list has been perfectly sculpted to make the most of the stunning natural scenery and as a result every shot is one you will remember.

For those looking to escape the torrid winters of the U.K for some sun then South Africa is certainly the best option as its seasons are in reverse to ours with November through till March seeing sun soaked fairways. Anyone looking to tick off some of the world’s most iconic golf courses then South Africa is the place for you.

Courses you should be playing in South Africa
Fancourt Links
Durban Country Club
Arabella
Simola
Pearl Valley
Gary Player Country Club Sun City
Leopard Creek
Pinnacle Point
Pezula Championship Course
Erinvale

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Fancourt South Africa

Garden Route

Rated 9.8 by 58 golfers

Airport transfers included

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Flights, 5 Nights, 5 Rounds

5 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Fancourt South Africa
5 Rounds at Outeniqua Course or Montagu Course

Cascades Hotel

Kruger National Park

Rated 10.0 by 3 golfers

Game/safari drives included

Flights, 8 Nights, 4 Rounds

5 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Cascades Hotel
3 Nights Full Board at Buhala Lodge - The Kruger Park & Golf Experience
2 Rounds at Lost City Course
1 Round at Gary Player Country Club
1 Round at Leopard Creek Country Club

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Fancourt South Africa

Garden Route

Rated 9.6 by 11 golfers

Airport transfers included

Golf transfers included

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Flights, 9 Nights, 5 Rounds

3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Fancourt South Africa
3 Nights Full Board at Gondwana Game Reserve
3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at The Portswood Hotel
1 Round at Outeniqua Course
1 Round at Montagu Course
1 Round at Clovelly Country Club
1 Round at Steenberg Golf Club
1 Round at Pinnacle Point

Fancourt Links

The Links at Fancourt opened for play in 2000 and quickly turned heads in the world of golf, hosting The Presidents Cup in 2003. Designed by the legendary Gary Player, this is now regarded by many as the best golf course in Africa, quite the achievement when you consider the endless list of world-class courses on offer on the continent, particularly in South Africa itself. Player, who has also designed many other great golf courses in South Africa, said of The Links at Fancourt:

“I feel this is one of the very best golf courses in the world, even though it may have been built on the worst piece of ground – clay as flat as an airport. I’m proud to have worked as the course designer and could not be happier with how it turned out. It has been designed to make golfers feel as though they were at Ballybunion, Dornoch, or St Andrews with rolling fairways, pot bunkers, big greens, high rough, and a seascape appearance.”

The Links at Fancourt does indeed bear plenty of the hallmarks of a classic links course from Britain or Ireland, with rolling fairways, dramatic bunkering, and upturned saucer-shaped greens, but with the stunning Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop, there’s no mistaking that you’re playing golf in one of the world’s most beautiful countries. Fancourt Links is a must-play golf course for anyone heading to the Rainbow Nation for a South Africa golf holiday.

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Fancourt Links facts
Location	George, South Africa
Length	7,579 yards
Par	73
Designed by	Gary Player
Established	2000

"I encourage you to trust in your caddy whilst playing The Links, they have bundles of experience & know the undulations on the greens. Be sure you get to the course about an hour prior to your tee time to enjoy the incredible practice facilities."
Richard (Long Haul Team: Handicap 9)

Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Richard about playing this course.

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Fancourt South Africa

Garden Route

Rated 9.8 by 58 golfers

Airport transfers included

Signature collection

Flights, 5 Nights, 5 Rounds

5 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Fancourt South Africa
5 Rounds at Outeniqua Course or Montagu Course

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Fancourt South Africa

Garden Route

Rated 9.6 by 11 golfers

Airport transfers included

Golf transfers included

Signature collection

Flights, 9 Nights, 5 Rounds

3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Fancourt South Africa
3 Nights Full Board at Gondwana Game Reserve
3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at The Portswood Hotel
1 Round at Outeniqua Course
1 Round at Montagu Course
1 Round at Clovelly Country Club
1 Round at Steenberg Golf Club
1 Round at Pinnacle Point

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Fancourt South Africa

Garden Route

Rated 9.6 by 4 golfers

Airport transfers included

Golf transfers included

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Flights, 13 Nights, 7 Rounds

3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Fancourt South Africa
2 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus
4 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Pezula Hotel
4 Nights Bed and Breakfast at The Bay Hotel Cape Town
1 Round at Outeniqua Course
1 Round at Montagu Course
1 Round at Arabella Golf Club
1 Round at Clovelly Country Club
1 Round at Pezula Championship Golf Course
1 Round at Simola Golf Estate
1 Round at Royal Cape Golf Club

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Fancourt South Africa

Garden Route

Rated 8.8 by 5 golfers

Airport transfers included

Golf transfers included

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Flights, 13 Nights, 7 Rounds

3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Fancourt South Africa
2 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Harbour House Hotel, Hermanus
4 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Pezula Hotel
4 Nights Bed and Breakfast at The Bay Hotel Cape Town
1 Round at Outeniqua Course
1 Round at Montagu Course
1 Round at Arabella Golf Club
1 Round at Clovelly Country Club
1 Round at Pezula Championship Golf Course
1 Round at Simola Golf Estate
1 Round at Royal Cape Golf Club

Frequently Asked Questions about Golf in South Africa

What is the hardest golf course in South Africa?

The Gary Player Country Club at Sun City is considered to be the hardest golf course in South Africa. A regular stop for The European Tour, now DP World Tour, as host of The Million Dollar Challenge and Nedbank Challenge, the course is set up to test the world's best golfers. Despite it's stern examination off the back-tees, this par-72 layout is one of the most popular for golfers heading to South Africa on their golf holidays. With wildlife on show throughout the course, this is a truly memorable golf experience.

How much is golf in South Africa?

South Africa is considered one of the best value golf holidays in the world. Combining the amazing quality of the golf course with top-rated hotels can see a fantastic value golf trip to be had. Golfers will typically travel for a minimum of a week, flying into Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg before venturing onto the many golf courses, safari parks and vineyards that are on offer within this amazing country. Golfers can expect to pay around £1200 per person including flights, accommodation, car hire and golf. One of the top-ranked golf resorts, Fancourt, would be around £1700 for flights, 7 nights and golf.

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Favourite Course: Harbour Town Golf Links
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Best trip I've done: Northern Ireland
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Give David a call on 0800 043 6644 to arrange your next golf holiday.

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