South Africa’s naturally beautiful landscape and terrain forms the basis of South Africa’s best golf courses. There are more than 500 golf courses in the country and there are golf courses in almost every town in South Africa. Majority of these golf courses are excellently maintained and equipped and are situated amongst exquisite surroundings and scenery.
South Africa is one of the most favorable golfing destinations in the world due to the high quality and beauty of the courses as well as the country’s ideal weather conditions for the sport. It is easy to understand why South Africa has produced such incredible and successful golfers and major winners such as Gary Player, Bobby Locke, Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman and Retief Goosen.
Some of the most popular golfing destinations are found in South Africa. The Gary Player Golf Course is a desert style course, located in Sun City. It is one of the most famous golf courses in South Africa and is where the Nedbank Golf Challenge, a very prestigious golfing tournament takes place. The Steenberg Golf Club is home to a gorgeous 18-hole golf course and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, water and vineyards. Another stunning course is Pezula, which is located on the coast between the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua mountains. Fancourt Resort is South Africa’s finest golf resort. It contains three championship courses, a golf academy, a performance lab, two pro shops as well as staff who are PGA professionals. These incredible courses were designed by Gary Player. Located on a former sugar plantation, 2 miles inland from Umhlanga Rocks on the Durban coast is Mount Edgecombe Golf Lodge. A river and vegetation surround the course and there are three pros as well as a driving range, where you will be able to improve your golfing skills. If you wish to play a game of gold whilst you watch the animals roam from the distance, the Hans Merensky Hotel7 Spa is the perfect place to visit as it is located near the northern section of the Kruger National Park.
The Wild Coast Sun, Zebula Golf Estate& Spa, Riviera on Vaal Hotel and Country Club and Arabella Western Cape Hotel& Spa are also beautiful and popular golfing locations.
These places do not only offer ideal golfing facilities, luxury accommodation, spas, swimming facilities and restaurants are found at most of these popular attractions, creating a perfect golfing experience and vacation in South Africa.