Top 12 Golf Courses

ARABELLA GOLF ESTATE : This Peter Matkovich designed course is situated near Hermanus, about an hour from Cape Town.

Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Monday - Sunday
Drainage : very good
Wind : wind can be a factor
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : a protected environment with comfortable atmosphere.
     
BOSCHENMEER GOLF & COUNTRY ESTATE : The only 27-hole course in the Western Cape, has lots of bunkers and water hazards
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Sunday - Friday
Drainage : very good
Wind : almost no factor
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : Warm and protected
     
CLOVELLY COUNTRY CLUB : Is situated in the Fish Hoek valley.
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Sunday - Friday
Drainage : Excellent
Wind : is a factor
Spikes : soft or hard
Unique feature : believed to be on of the best courses in the Peninsula.
     
DEVONVALE GOLF & CONFERENCE ESTATE : In the Cape Winelands 7km from Stellembosch.
Par : 70
Visitors allowed : Monday - Sunday
Drainage : Good
Wind : not very windy
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : quiet course, plenty of trees and bird life.
     
ERINVALE GOLF CLUB : At the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland Mountains in Somerset West.
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Drainage : Good
Wind : is not a factor
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : beautiful layout and scenery.
     
HERMANUS GOLF CLUB : This course is definetley worth a visit.
Par : 73
Visitors allowed : Call for bookings
Drainage : Good
Wind : not windy
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : mountain on the one side and whales on the other.
     
MOWBRAY GOLF CLUB : Situated in the beautiful Pinelands, Mowbray Golf Course must be one of the country's premier courses.
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Everyday except Saturday and Wednesday afternoons.
Drainage : Very good
Wind : not very windy
Spikes : soft or hard
Unique feature : Lots of brid life and breathtaking mountain views.
     
RONDEBOSCH GOLF CLUB : Beautiful views of Table Mountain
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Monday to Friday
Drainage : Good
Wind : not very windy
Spikes : soft or hard
Unique feature : PGA venue and championship layout.
     
ROYAL CAPE GOLF CLUB : This is the oldest club in the country and is situated in Ottery. This course has hosted the SA open 11 times.
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Sunday to Friday
Drainage : Good
Wind : Is a factor
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : Flat Parkland course established in 1905.
     
STEENBERG GOLF CLUB : Constantia Valley, one of South-African gems.
Par : 72
Visitors allowed : Monday - Sunday (Wed. & Sat. accompanied by a member)
Drainage : Good
Wind : South Easterly wind in the summer
Spikes : soft
Unique feature : Private Golf Estate
     
STELLENBOSCH GOLF ESTATE : at the food of the Helderberg Mountains, one of the most
picturesque courses in the Western Cape.
Par : 74
Visitors allowed : Sunday - Friday
Drainage : Very good
Wind : Not a factor
Spikes : soft or hard
Unique feature : Surrounded by mountains in a picturesque setting.