Golf & Biking
George and the Garden Route have become a golf mecca on the continent.
George Golf Course, Colin’s personal favorite, is regularly rated in the top 10 in South Africa, and due to our excellent weather conditions, this stunning park-lands course is playable year-round.
Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate boasts 3 of the best courses in the country and was home of the President’s Cup 2003 and the first Women’s World Cup of Golf during February 2005.
Some of the other courses in the area include the wind-swept course in Mossel Bay, to the harsh dry, semi-desert conditions in Oudtshoorn and then the majestic views of Pezula and Simola Golf Estates in Knysna. It is possible to experience a range of different climates and courses within an hours drive from us.
Some of the newer courses on offer include – Ernie Els’ Oubaai Golf Estate, the world-famous Pinnacle Point Golf Estate in Mossel Bay, Simola Golf Course in Knysna and Kingswood Golf Course in George.
Our staff can arrange advance bookings at most of the golf courses, which have become essential during the peak summer seasons from November to April each year.
Some detals of the local and surrounding golf courses are listed below:
George Biking Routes
George is situated along the Cross Cape Cycle Route where there are many different biking routes waiting to be explored. Redberry, Witfontein plantation and Montagu pass are just a few to be mentioned.
George Golf Club – George
A public course, which is regularly voted one of the best courses in the country by the Golf Digest Magazine. This is our top recommendation with long narrow fairways and easy rough. Bookings are essential.
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons are reserved for competitions.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-873-6116
Course type Parklands – kikuju grass
Course length 5 865 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Kingswood Golf Estate – George
Beautiful course in the centre of George. Competitions held Wednesdays and Saturdays. Bookings essential.
Telephone: +27 (0)86 172 7170
Course type Links – Kikuju grass
Course length 5900 m
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts no / Yes
Fancourt Golf and Country Estate – George
Fancourt has a range of courses and was voted best Golf Estate in 2005 Tourism Awards at World Tourism Council Annual Meeting in the Caribbean.
Courses are listed below. Advanced bookings are advisable. Links course is for Fancourt guests only.
Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt
Telephone: +27 (0)44 804 0030
Course type Parklands – Kikuju grass
Course length 6320 m
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Outeniqua Golf Course at Fancourt
Telephone +27 (0)44 804 0030
Course type Parklands – Kikuju grass
Course length 6000 m
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
The Links at Fancourt – closed to the public.
Telephone +27 (0)44 804 0030
Course type Links – Kikuju grass
Course length 7000 m
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Mossel Bay Golf Estate – Mossel Bay
One of the most scenic courses in the Garden Route – 360° ocean views. Wind can be big factor.
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons or public holidays are reserved for competitions.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-691-2379
Course type Parklands – Kikuju grass
Course length 5850 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Oudtshoorn Golf Club – Oudtshoorn
Extreme heat conditions in summer make this course a tough one – best to play in the winter.
Make sure you visit the ostrich farms while in Oudtshoorn.
Competitions are held on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-272-4201
Course type Parklands
Course length 6210 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Knysna Golf Club – Knysna
A feast of water, located adjacent to the famous Knysna Lagoon, with teeming bird life. Easy walking with wonderful tree-lined fairways.
Competitions are held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Tee off before 11:00 a.m. on competition days.
Knysna is popular tourist town, so course requires advance bookings.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-384-1150
Course type Parklands – kikuyu grass
Course length 5752 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Plettenberg Bay Golf Club – Plettenberg Bay
Plett can be called the “Riviera” of South Africa – very beautiful town. The Piesang River is a feature of this course.
Afternoon competitions are scheduled for most days so early morning tee times are best. Bookings are advised.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-533-2132
Course type Parklands – kikuyu grass
Course length 6 260 meters
Holes/ Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts Yes / Yes
Goose Valley Golf Course – Plettenberg Bay
This Gary Player designed course is superbly green – avoid the rough.
Friday and Saturday competitions. Bookings are advisable.
Telephone: +27-(0)44 533 5082
Course type Parklands – Kikuyu grass
Course length 6000 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts No / Yes
Pezula Country Estate (Sparrebosch) – Knysna
Located atop a hill overlooking Knysna, the lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Certainly one of the most beautiful courses in this country – very challenging, so take a good supply of balls.
Although a private club, management allows non-members on a space availability basis. Advanced bookings are essential.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-302 5310
Course type Parklands – kikuju grass
Course length 6400 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts No / Yes
Simola Golf and Country Estate – Knysna
Located on the hills surrounding Knysna, breath taking views. Lovely course. Bookings essential.
Telephone: +27-(0)44-302 9600
Course type Parklands – kikuju grass
Course length 6 000 meters
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts No / Yes
OuBaai Golf Estate – Heralds Bay, George
Beautiful sea and mountain views from most holes. Wind can be challenging. Members days are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Public welcome. Bookings essential.
Telephone: +27 (0)44 851 1263
Course type Links – Kikuju grass
Course length 6000 m
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts no / Yes
Pinnacle Point Golf Estate – Mossel Bay
Very dramatic course on the cliffs over-looking the ocean. Can be hell in windy conditions. Take ample supply of balls.
Telephone: +27 (0)44 6065323
Course type Links/parklands combination – Paspalm grass
Course length 5700 m
Holes/Par 18 / 72
Caddies/Carts No / Yes
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