Coastal Greens & Mountain Scenes: Discover Golf on the Garden Route

Experience the magic of golf along the Garden Route, where coastal cliffs, mountain backdrops, and lush fairways create unforgettable rounds. From Fancourt to Pinnacle Point, every course offers a perfect blend of challenge and natural beauty.

Tee Off in Paradise – Garden Route Golf Packages

Play 3 or 4 of the top golf courses along the Garden Route from just ZAR770 to ZAR2390 per person. Choose from world-class courses including George, Kingswood, Fancourt, Oubaai, Mossel Bay, Pinnacle Point, Knysna, Pezula, Simola, Plettenberg Bay, and Goose Valley – no club membership required. Terms and conditions apply.

We’ll assist with tee times and reservations to ensure a smooth golfing experience. Your host, Colin, is a passionate golfer and can arrange advance bookings at most courses – especially important during peak season (November to April).

George Golf Course, Colin’s personal favorite, is ranked in South Africa’s top 20 and offers excellent playability all year round. Fancourt is home to three of South Africa’s best courses – The Links (No. 1 in SA), Montagu (No. 6), and Outeniqua (No. 17) – and has hosted prestigious events like the President’s Cup and Women’s World Cup of Golf.

Also nearby are Kingswood Golf Estate in George and Oubaai, Ernie Els’ signature course near Herolds Bay.

Further along the Garden Route, enjoy dramatic coastal views at Pinnacle Point, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Pezula, Simola, Plettenberg Bay, and Goose Valley, or try the more arid Klein Karoo experience at Oudtshoorn Golf Course.

Each course offers something different – from scenic fairways to challenging winds – but all promise a memorable round. Trust us, you’ll be hooked after the first nine.

Shuttle service available on request – contact us for more info.

George Golf Club

Telephone: +27(0)44-873-6116
Course type: Parkland
Course length: 5777 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes
Web address: www.georgegolfclub.co.za

Voted one of the best courses in a recent Golf Digest Magazine, this is Colin’s top recommendation and features long narrow fairways and easy rough. Bookings are essential.

Kingswood

Telephone: +27 (0)44-851-0131
Course type: Links Course
Course length: 6516 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 74
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes
Web address: www.kingswood.co.za

The estate is perfectly placed at the very heart of the Garden Route’s golf hub, between the Fancourt Links and George Golf Club courses. From its perfect blend of design and scenery to its temperate weather, you’re certain to find Kingswood Champion Golf Course a unique challenge – and one you’ll want to take up again and again. Kingswood is a Sally Little signature golf course designed by Danie Obermeyer. Together they have created a masterpiece of exciting challenges for all golfers.

Oubaai Golf Club

Telephone: +27 (0)44-851-0131
Course type: Links Course
Course length: 6516 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 74
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes
Web address: www.oubaai.co.za

In the design of the 18-hole Championship Golf Course and driving range, Ernie Els and his team have taken full advantage of this spectacular site, only 8km from George. The designers also enjoyed the full support of Nicklaus Design as technical advisors. Nicklaus Design is the privately held company of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and the Nicklaus family.

Fancourt

The Montagu course is a much celebrated parkland course and has been ranked as the number-one golf course in South Africa in the past. This immaculate golf course has recently undergone major renovations with several holes being redesigned. With world class conditioning and a setting that takes in mountains, water and wildlife, not to mention an ideal golfing climate, there is nothing to beat a round of golf at Fancourt.

The Outeniqua Course is another majestic 18-hole Parkland layout at Fancourt. Designed by legendary Grand Slam golfer Gary Player, it is similar in character to its sibling The Montagu, and its challenging design and fine conditioning will ensure an excellent test for all levels of golfers.

Web address: www.fancourt.co.za

Set in the heart of the Garden Route, Fancourt boasts three Gary Player-designed golf courses and Africa’s only TaylorMade Performance Lab.

Mossel Bay Golf Estate

Telephone: +27(0)44-691-2379
Course type: Links Course
Course length: 5763 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes
Web address: www.mosselbaygolfclub.co.za

While the course offers 360° ocean views, wind can be a big factor. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and public holidays are reserved for competitions.

Oudtshoorn Golf

Telephone: +27-(0)44-272-4201
Course type: Parkland
Course length: 6210 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes

This course is best played during the winter due to extreme heat conditions during the South African summer. Competitions are held on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Be sure to visit the ostrich farms, crocodile parks and other attractions in the area while in Oudtshoorn.

Knysna Golf Club

Telephone: +27(0)44-384-1150
Course type: Parkland
Course length: 5831 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 73
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes
Web address: www.knysnagolf.co.za

A feast of water, the course is adjacent to the famous Knysna Estuary and is teeming with birdlife. The course offers easy walking with beautiful, tree-lined fairways. Competitions are held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons with tee off before 11:00am on competition days. As Knysna is a popular tourist town, this course requires advance bookings.

Plettenberg Bay Golf Club

Telephone: +27(0)44-533-2132
Course type: Parkland
Course length: 5926 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: Yes / Yes
Web address: www.plettgolf.co.za

Beautiful Plettenberg Bay may easily be called South Africa’s Riviera and the Piesang River is a feature on this course. Early morning tee off times are recommended as afternoon competitions are scheduled for most days. Bookings are advised.

Goose Valley Golf Course

Telephone: +27(0)44-533-0846
Course type: Links
Course length: 5880 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: No / Yes
Web address: www.goosevalley.net

This course designed by Gary Player is superbly green, but avoid the rough! Competitions are held on Fridays and Saturdays and bookings are advised.

Pezula Championship Golf Course

Telephone: +27(0)44-384-1222
Course type: Parkland/Links
Course length: 5880 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: No / Yes
Web address: www.pezulagolf.com

Atop a hill overlooking Knysna, the estuary and the Indian Ocean, Pezula is certainly one of the most beautiful courses in South Africa. It is a challenging course, so be sure to take a good supply of balls. Management allows non-members on a space availability basis at this private club and bookings are essential.

Simola Golf & Country Estate

Telephone: +27(0)-44 -302-9677
Course type: Parklands
Course length: 5644 meters
Holes/Par: 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts: No / Yes
Web address: www.simolaestate.co.za

This world class Jack Nicklaus signature course is located in the hills above Knysna, featuring breath-taking views and mind-blowing beauty.