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South Africa offers one of the most diverse and dramatic golfing experiences in the world, with top courses and a superb climate that allows year-round play. Along with the usual hazards of bunkers, lakes, rivers and forests you might find a crocodile guarding the green at the 13th hole on the Sun City Lost Golf Course!
South Africa is also renowned for courses surrounded by stunning scenery, crashing surf at the Wild Coast Golf Course, the Outeniqua Mountains at Fancourt and wine farms bordering the Erinvale Golf Course in Somerset West. South Africa offers an unforgettable golfing experience with the opportunity of playing at some of the finest golf courses, whilst allowing time to explore the stunning coastlines, superb vineyards, exciting wildlife safaris and some of the finest hotels in the world.
Our programs include golf courses of the highest calibre, rated in the top 100 by the 'South African Golf Digest', a noted golfing magazine for lovers of the game.
GOLF IN SOUTH AFRICA - HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS
- In South Africa, distances are measured in metres. To convert from metres to yards, multiply by 1.09.
- Golf clubs can be hired from most golf courses.
- Caddies are good value for money and range from ZAR120-00 to ZAR150-00.
- A good caddy will have a good 'course sense', be able to read greens and advise on club selection - not just merely carrying your bag and helping you find lost balls! (Almost like a golf-guide to the course).
- Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings are generally for members only at Club courses.
- The use of sunscreen lotion is recommended.
- When playing on the coastal golf courses it is better to play in the morning due to the wind.
- Mobile phones should be switched off at all times on the golf course.
- When playing in the higher altitudes such as Johannesburg or Sun City, take into account that the ball will travel approximately 10% further than at coastal golf courses.
- Restaurants at golf clubs are generally casual.
DRESS CODE - At Every South African Golf Course, Driving Range and Clubhouse
- Recognised golf shoes with soft spikes
- Tailored long trousers
- Tailored golf shorts/skirts and short sport socks
- Collared shirts with sleeves
- Shirt tucked into shorts/skirts/trousers
- Golf hats with peak to the front
GOLF HOLIDAYS & TOURS - Innumerable Options Throughout South Africa
Whatever you holiday or vacation requirements, particularly if you are travelling with non-Golfers, we can tailor make a package to suit the whole family. The following Golf Holiday Package suggestions have noted Golf Courses.
- Cape Town and the Cape Winelands
- Cape Town and Hermanus
- The tropical island of Mauritius has its share of outstanding Golf Courses and is a wonderful add on to South Africa.
Go on safari in the Kruger National Park, tack on a week in Cape Town, play 'more than a few rounds of golf', and then jet off to Mauritius to enjoy water sports, white sands and warm tropical waters and of course, golf.
- Durban and travelling further north up the lush coastline of KwaZulu-Natal, not only are there noted game reserves, but there are also golf courses of distinction. Combine your golf holiday with a few nights on safari.
- There is so much adventure and fun to be had in Victoria Falls, that a golf course was almost a pre-requisite - view the splendour of the Victoria Falls, sample some of the exciting adventure activities on offer (white water rafting, bungi jumping, heli flips, elephant back safaris and much much more..) and fit in a game or two of golf at the Elephant Hills Hotel. Now that's a jam packed holiday!
SOUTH AFRICA GOLF COURSE INFORMATION
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