{"id":8852,"date":"2019-04-29T13:35:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T13:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.satravellers.com\/golf-break-in-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T07:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:22:16","slug":"golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.satravellers.com\/en\/south-africa\/travel-guide\/golf\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf Holiday in South Africa: Courses & Getaways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Picture a swing facing the Indian Ocean, a green bordered by acacias where impalas graze, or a course sculpted into the Cape winelands. Golf in South Africa<\/a> is not just a sport: it’s an experience in its own right, a rare balance of elegance, nature and adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 500 courses, year-round sunny weather and refined hospitality, South Africa stands as one of the world’s finest golf destinations \u2014 and undoubtedly the most inspiring on the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf in South Africa, a tradition of excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A prestigious heritage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The country’s first club, the Royal Cape Golf Club, opened in 1885 \u2014 two years before golf was introduced to the United States. The South African Open, established in 1893, is the second oldest national tournament in the world after the British Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birthplace of legends like Gary Player, Ernie Els and Louis Oosthuizen, the country still celebrates their heritage today. Many exceptional courses have been designed by these masters, combining technique, aesthetics and respect for the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Royal Cape Golf Club is renowned for its mountain backdrop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When golf meets the spirit of travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What makes golf in South Africa unique is this alchemy between sport and exploration. Here you play at the foot of mountains, among the vines or just metres from a game reserve. A golf holiday becomes a sensory, high-end journey, often combined with a safari or an escape along the Garden Route<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf and safari: the exceptional courses of the Kruger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leopard Creek Country Club \u2013 the legend signed by Gary Player<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed by Gary Player, this course overlooks the Crocodile River, facing Kruger National Park. From the green, you can sometimes spot hippos and elephants below \u2014 a unique and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An ideal stop to extend a Kruger safari trip<\/a>, combining exceptional golf with wild immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A safari combined with a golf holiday? It’s possible at Leopard Creek Country Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Skukuza Golf Club \u2013 the thrill of wild golf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the heart of the Kruger, this 9-hole course founded in 1972 offers an authentic atmosphere. Here, you sometimes share the fairway with zebras or curious monkeys, and crocodiles prefer the water hazards… a unique setting for bush golf as unpredictable as it is fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seeing a pack of wild dogs cross the course is not uncommon at Skukuza Golf Course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Legend Golf & Safari Resort \u2013 the vertigo experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Limpopo, this monumental course houses the famous 19th hole, accessible only by helicopter. The shot is played from a 400-metre cliff, towards a green shaped like the African continent: a perfect symbol of the bold spirit of South African golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finest golf courses in and around Cape Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Royal Cape Golf Club \u2013 historic nobility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The oldest club in the country, with its spectacular views of Table Mountain, remains a must for any golfer passionate about history and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arabella Golf Estate \u2013 the coastal elegance of Hermanus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Hermanus, a prime whale-watching destination, the course designed by Peter Matkovich stretches between lakes, dunes and ocean. A technical challenge, enhanced by a soothing natural setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steenberg and De Zalze \u2013 among vines and refinement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the heart of the Constantia vineyards, Steenberg Golf Club combines golf and wine tasting: a typically South African art of living. Nearby, De Zalze Golf Club, surrounded by vines and ponds, charms with its peaceful beauty and perfect balance between sport and gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just 30 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, Steenberg Golf combines city discovery with golfing passion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Garden Route, a golfer’s paradise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Garden Route is a concentration of sublime landscapes, from mountains to lagoons and coastal forests. It’s also the birthplace of South Africa’s most prestigious courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pezula Championship Golf Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, this spectacular course was voted the most beautiful golf course in South Africa upon opening. Every hole offers a breathtaking view: it’s an experience that is both technical and contemplative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An icon of luxury golf, Fancourt houses three courses designed by Gary Player, including the famous The Links, host of the 2003 Presidents Cup. The 5-star resort combines guaranteed green fees, spa, gastronomy and sumptuous accommodation: an art of travel where everything is thought out to the finest detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extend the experience with a Garden Route itinerary<\/a> to savour beaches, coastal panoramas and exceptional golfing stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the Garden Route, in George it’s also possible to combine golf and country discovery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Johannesburg and Gauteng: urban excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around Johannesburg, several renowned clubs welcome discerning golfers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n