What is a Golf Course?
A golf course is the grounds on which the sport of golf is played. It consists of a series of holes, each consisting of a tee box, a fairway, the rough and other hazards, and a green with a cylindrical hole in the ground, known as a “cup”.
What Is The Best Golf Course In South Africa?
# | Course | Location |
1. | Fancourt The Links Golf Course | George, Southern Cape |
2. | Leopard Creek Golf Course | Malelane, Mpumalanga |
3. | Gary Player Country Club – Sun City | Sun City, North West |
4. | Arabella Golf Course | Kleinmond, Western Cape |
5. | Pearl Valley Golf Course | Winelands, Western Cape |
6. | Durban Country Club | Durban, KZN |
7. | Fancourt Montagu Golf Course | George, Southern Cape |
8. | St. Francis Links | St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape |
9. | Glendower Golf Course | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
10. | Humewood Golf Course | Poer Elizabeth, Eastern Cape |
11. | Royal Johannesburg Golf Course | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
12. | Wild Coast Golf Course | Port Edward, KZN |
13. | Fancourt Outeniqua Golf Course | George, Southern Cape |
14. | George Golf Course | George, Southern Cape |
15. | Simola Golf Course | Knysna, Southern Cape |
16. | East London | East London, Eastern Cape |
17. | Pinnacle Point Golf Course | Mossel Bay, Southern Cape |
18. | De Zalze Golf Course | Stellenbosch, Winelands |
19. | Lost City Golf Course – Sun City | Sun City, North West |
20. | Erinvale Golf Course | Somerset West, Western Cape |
21. | Oubaai Golf Course | Herold’s Bay, Southern Cape |
22. | Zimbali Golf Course | KZN North Coast |
23. | Beachwood Golf Course | Durban, KZN |
24. | Pecan Wood Golf Course | Hartbeespoort Dam, Gauteng |
25. | Rand Park Golf Course | Randburg, Gauteng |
26. | Steenberg Golf Course | Cape Town, Western Cape |
27. | Prince’s Grant Golf Course | KZN North Coast |
28. | Fish River Sun Golf Course | Fish River, Eastern Cape |
29. | Royal J&K West Golf Course | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
30. | Royal Cape Golf Course | Cape Town, Western Cape |
What time of year is best to golf in South Africa?
South Africa Golf Season
South Africa has another friendly season for golfers as it runs nearly year-round. But the best time of the year is between September and May too.
How many Royal golf courses are there in South Africa?
four royal golf clubs
Of the four royal golf clubs in South Africa, Royal Port Alfred is the youngest but was the second to gain the royal title.
How do I become a golfer in South Africa?
Graduates wishing to become members of the PGA of SA are required to pass playing and teaching ability tests, attain a 5 handicap or below, and fulfill minimum hours of work experience, half of which can be logged whilst studying at BSI Golf. Students can retain their amateur status throughout the study period.