The Southern Cape's Garden Route has, with good reason, been described as "the unchallenged golf coast of Africa". It offers an astonishing array of choices to suit players of any skills level and budget - from family-friendly mashie courses to championship courses designed by some of the world's greats. Just as importantly though, is the majestic setting of these courses. Let play commence…
Knysna Golf Courses
Pezula Championship Golf Course and Club
With five tees to every hole, the widely acclaimed Pezula Championship Course is accessible to players of all abilities.
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: Championship 6222m www.pezula.com
Simola Golf and Country Estate
Designed by the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, to challenge and inspire.
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: Championship 6095m www.simolaestate.co.za
Knysna Golf Club
A friendly and relaxing club with a course along the Knysna estuary overlooking the Heads.
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Length: Men 5924m, Ladies 5168m www.knysnagolfclub.com
Plettenberg Bay Golf Courses
Goose Valley Golf Estate
Designed by the legendary Gary Player, the course borders the Keurbooms lagoon.
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: Championship 5907m www.goosevalley.co.za
Plettenberg Bay Golf Estate
Proclaimed as a nature reserve and built to USGA specifications.
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: Championship 5926m www.plettgolf.co.za
George Golf Courses
Fancourt
The original Garden Route golf destination has four courses, two of which are open to the public. Designed by Gary Player.
The Links
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Length: Championship 6926m
