Golf courses in South Africa

South Africa is the country of Gary Player, one of the greatest golfers of all time, and his legacy is palpably present throughout South African golf. The country has a broad and qualitatively impressive golf offering, from coastal courses near Cape Town to bush courses near game reserves and city courses in Johannesburg and Durban. Leading Courses favourites include Fancourt Golf Estate in George and Pearl Valley Golf Estate in the Cape Winelands. Fancourt has multiple outstanding courses and has hosted the Presidents Cup. Pearl Valley combines a top-class course with views of the Franschhoek mountains that no other golf destination in the world can match. Ernie Els Design Golf Course near Stellenbosch is another absolute must-visit. South Africa is served by direct flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The climate is excellent year-round, though summer in the north can be very hot. Greenfees are remarkably low by Western standards. Tee times at most South African courses are easy to book online via Leading Courses.