3 of the world’s top 100 golf course are in SA Posted on 23 January 2020 Golfscape’s recently published its list of top 100 golf courses in the world for 2020, arriving at the final selection with the help of a panel of industry leaders. Three South African courses feature within the top 30 of these 100 golfing destinations, including Leopard Creek which lies on the banks on the Crocodile River, just outside the Kruger National Park. The course which often has wildlife on its greens was placed at 26 on the list, while the links course at Fancourt in George ranked 19th – both of these courses were designed by Gary Player. The East Championship Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club took the 28th spot. The world’s number one golf course, according to this list, is the Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland. Below is a list of golf courses in South Africa which are well-worth travelling for. Pearl Valley, Paarl – Western Cape This golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus is among the top 10 in South Africa, according to Peal Valley’s website. The signature course is close to the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine region, with a number of restaurants and spas in the area for when you’re not on the greens. View this post on Instagram #whatatimetobealive trust me when I tell you South Africa is beautiful #inspiredbymyconstitution A post shared by Tbo Touch (@iamtbotouch) on Feb 9, 2017 at 11:56pm PST Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal Ranked as one of the top 25 golf courses in South Africa according to its website, Zimbali Coastal Resort has beautiful views over the ocean and an 18-hole course ‘designed to maximise on the natural landscape whilst remaining ecologically-sensitive’. View this post on Instagram Zimbali golf afternoon #christmas2013 #zimbaligolf #carbar #bawws A post shared by Huntley Smith (@huntley_smith) on Dec 30, 2013 at 7:31am PST Fancourt, George – Western Cape Fancourt’s famous Gary-Player-designed course lies at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountain range and with a hotel on its ground it’s the perfect place for a family break. The hotel has facilities such as a spa with an indoor heated Roman bath, children’s club, teen lounge, gym, cinema and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. We are proud to announce that The Links has been ranked number 19 in golfscape’s World’s Top 100 Golf Courses 2020! The Links is also the highest-ranked South African course on their list. ⛳️ Read the full article here: https://t.co/VicNFKnFCs pic.twitter.com/NdnGU9jMvo — Fancourt (@FANCOURTSA) January 16, 2020 Leopard Creek – Mpumalanga On the banks of the Crocodile River and a stone’s throw away from the Kruger National Park sightings hippo, crocodile, giraffe, buck and elephant are not unusual on this highly-rated course, which makes for a truly unique golfing experience. This is the ideal spot to combine golf and a safari. Experience the fabulous Leopards Creek. Exotic Golf for a holiday of a lifetime. http://t.co/DU9eiGSC4V pic.twitter.com/5gEXoSWkKt — Exotic Golf (@Exoticgolftours) December 13, 2014 Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club – Gauteng The East Course at this club has been named Africa’s best course, has made it into the world’s top 30 courses and has hosted 11 Johannesburg Opens and nine SA Open Championships. It’s one not to miss. View this post on Instagram From East to West, our Course Maintanace teams have done a fantastic job after all the rainfall and both courses have reopened this morning! #TheRoyalExperience A post shared by Royal Jhb & Kensington Golf (@royal_jhb_golf) on Dec 11, 2019 at 12:50am PST Arabella, Kleinmond – Western Cape Located in the Kogelberg Biosphere, close to Hermanus (recently named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy) and with a luxurious hotel and spa on-site, Arabella is a great spot to get away from it all. Discover astonishing golf in #SouthAfrica @Arabella_GC http://t.co/re9tdr0DyR #golfpointofview #kleinmondgolf pic.twitter.com/1HSyxZmEoQ — golfscape (@thegolfscape) August 25, 2015 Simola, Knysna – Western Cape When you’re not playing a round, enjoy magnificent views over the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course from the restaurant and bar at the five-star hotel on the grounds. Majestic home for this week’s @Vodacom Origins of Golf final: @simola in Knysna. Winner plays @AfrAsiaMRUOpen pro-am next month. pic.twitter.com/f25ENw9x4P — Dan Nicholl (@dannicholl) October 30, 2017 Gary Player Championship Course, Sun City – North West The only course out of hundreds that Gary Player has designed that bears his name hosts the Nedbank Golf Challenge – one of the world’s richest golf tournaments – each year. The course is conveniently situated in Sun City Resort making it another golfing-holiday destination. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charl Viljoen (CJ) (@charlieviljoen) on Apr 16, 2017 at 10:52pm PDT Blair Atholl Golf Estate, Centurion – Gauteng This course is the third-longest course in the world and was also designed by Gary Player, who lived at this estate previously. The looping course is described as ‘perfect for scratch players to test their mettle’. View this post on Instagram Welcome to Blair Atholl Golf Estate, a Gary Player Signature Course ⛳️⠀ ⠀ Our course is the third-longest course in the world, featuring no less than 11 water featured holes. Designed in a loop, the course is both challenging and rewarding, perfect for scratch players to test their mettle, yet still an enjoyable round for handicapped golfers. ⠀ ⠀ We welcome guest golfers to tee-off with us and take in all the different features and moods of our estate.⠀ ⠀ GUEST PACKAGES STARTING AT R699.00: Link in bio. A post shared by Blair Atholl Estate (@blairatholl_za) on Jan 17, 2020 at 10:16am PST Mount Edgecomb – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecomb, inland of Umhlanga Rocks, boasts two championship courses which lie among the hills of the KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. One review described the courses as the ‘ideal for any handicap’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephen Lucas (Stevie) (@iamstevelucas) on Jan 19, 2020 at 4:44am PST Image credit: Leopard Creek Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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