Golfing in the Garden Route

Par, Birdie, Eagle and Fairway are all words synonymous with Golfing.  The Garden Route could in fact be called the “Golfing Route”, with its panoramic views and diverse landscape, it is by far the Golfing Mecca of South Africa.  The variety of the golf being offered along the Garden Route ranges from one extreme to the other.  From coastline courses situated on cliff edges to immaculate parkland courses, they will all make your golfing experience an enjoyable one!

From Bay to Bay, there are probably more varied golf courses than anywhere else in the world.  Designed by famous Golfers in the form of Jack Nicklaus (Simola - Knysna), Gary Player (Goose Valley - Plettenberg Bay & Fancourt - George) and Ernie Els (Oubaai – Herolds Bay) these courses all offer luxury accommodation, including Spas and Championship courses.

The Garden Route was awarded the 2014 IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators); best Golf Destination of the Year - Africa, Indian Ocean and Gulf States.

The most popular and well-known courses along the Garden Route, are as follows:

*          Mossel Bay Golf Club – Mossel Bay

*          Pinnacle Point Golf Course – Mossel Bay

*          Oubaai Golf Club – Herolds Bay

*          Fancourt – George

*          George Golf Club – George

*          Kingswood Golf Estate – George

*          Knysna Golf Club – Knysna

*          Pezula Championship Golf Course – Knysna

*          Simola Golf Club – Knysna

*          Plettenberg Bay Golf Club – Plettenberg Bay

*          Goose Valley Golf Club – Plettenberg Bay

The Garden Route is easily accessible through the centrally located City of George, which has its own domestic airport.  This area is popular with golf tour operators, with there being no shortage of accommodation, activities and sightseeing; the Garden Route makes for a well-rounded golfing holiday.