Welcome to South Africa's 'GOLF COAST' where some of the most scenic courses in the country
await visiting golf enthusiasts. Each presents its own exclusive challenge , with some being amongst
the top rated courses in the country ... so bring along your clubs and enjoy!
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Amanzimtoti Golf Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 72
Course rating : 70 men, 71 women
Length (m) : 5816 men, 5043 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Yes
Physical location : 1 Golf Course Road, Athlone Park,Amanzimtoti
Contact details : totigolfclub@icon.co.za
Course description : Criss-crossing a river and with a distinct ‘links-like’ feel, ‘Toti’s golf course offers visitors a very unique and challenging design – especially when the wind comes up. Though not long, you’ll find the greens a true test of your putting skills.
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Harding Golf Club |
No. holes : 9
Par : 72
Course rating : 71 men, 71 women
Length (m) : 6111 men, 6111 women
Pro Shop : No
Club & caddy hire : No
Pub & catering : Bar & halfway house
Physical location : Take the N2 inland from Port Shepstone and come off at the Hrding turn-off. Go straight through town to Musgrave Street, turn left into Shepstone Street and you're there.
Contact details : judy@ultraquickhost.com
Course description : A scenic 25km drive inland from Port Shepstone, the nine-hole Harding Golf Club - with two different tees per hole - is characterised by wide fairways and well-established trees. A pleasant change from the coastal winds and a great 19th.
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Port Edward Golf Club |
No. holes : 9
Par :
Length (m) : 4908 m
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Yes
Physical location : Golf Course Road, Port Edward
Contact details : pecc@polka.co.za
Course description : A fairly hilly layout with stunning sea views from almost every tee. Sloping fairways, water hazards and the usual coastal wind add to your challenge. Visitors are always welcome, especially at the friendliest 19th hole on the Golf Coast.
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Port Shepstone Country Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 72
Course rating : 69 men, 70 women
Length (m) : 5830 men, 5010 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Yes
Physical location : Old Main Road (R602), Port Shepstone
Contact details : pscc@exinet.co.za
Course description : Established in 1915 and amongst the oldest on the coast, the course runs alongside the mighty Umzimkulu River and is renowned for its two distinctly different nines – one through monkey and bird country, the other with flat open ‘links-like’ characteristics.
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San Lameer Country Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 72
Course rating : 70 men, 71 women
Length (m) : 5834 men, 5055 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Bar & halfway house
Physical location : San Lameer Estate, Old Main Rd (R61) - past Marina Beach
Contact details : schalk.golf@sanlameer.co.za
Course description : With water coming into play on 12 of its 18 holes, San Lameer is not for the faint-hearted. What you will get though is a top mental and playing challenge on what is rated amongst South Africa’s premier courses.
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Scottburgh Golf Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 69
Course rating : 69 men, 71 women
Length (m) : 5323 men, 5014 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Yes
Physical location : cnr. Taylor & Williamson Streets, Scottburgh
Contact details : scottburghgolf@telkomsa.net
Course description : Not the longest course, but very challenging on a windy day. The ‘white-knuckle’ par-4, with intruding coastal forest and out-of-bounds, has demolished many a good golfer and can there be a more special ending than teeing up on the 18th?
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Selborne Park Country Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 72
Course rating : 70 men, 69 women
Length (m) : 5614 men, 4797 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Yes
Physical location : Old Main Road (R102), Pennington
Contact details : golfops@selborne.com
Course description : Originally an old dairy farm, Selborne has developed into one of South Africa’s finest golf estates. Modelled on Pebble Beach, Gleneagles and Agusta the feature holes include the long, thread-the-needle, par-5 third and all the par-3s which are uniquely different.
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Southbroom Golf Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 69
Course rating : 69 men, 70 women
Length (m) : 5564 men, 4932 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Covered patio & bar
Physical location : Eagle Street, Southbroom
Contact details : djsheena@venturenet.co.za
Course description : First played in 1934, the scenic Southbroom Golf Club course is tight. Especially on a windy day where, on the 112m par-3 fourth, you can be faced with a gentle wedge, or a long iron played off the back foot.
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Umdoni Park Golf Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 72
Course rating : 69 men, 70 women
Length (m) : 5572 men, 4965 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Lounge & Bar
Physical location : off Minerva Road, Pennington
Contact details : umdonigolf@telkomsa.net
Course description : While Umdoni’s hilly layout affords spectacular sea views, the par-5 eighth and par-3 sixteenth feature holes - both with elevated tees - will fully test your distance judgment. Afterwards enjoy the warm welcome and quiet charm of their Colonial-style clubhouse.
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Umkomaas Golf Club |
No. holes : 18
Par : 70
Course rating : 68 men, 71 women
Length (m) : 5534 men, 5068 women
Pro Shop : Yes
Club & caddy hire : Yes
Pub & catering : Yes
Physical location : Moodie Street, Umkomaas
Contact details : Tel: 039-973-1042 / Fax: 039-973-1059 / info@umkomasgc.co.za
Course description : The third oldest course in KwaZulu-Natal - and home to tour professional Tim Clark - Umkomaas, is steeped in history. The par-4 third is reputed to be KZN’s toughest stroke-1, which is reason enough to give it your best shot.
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