Golf on the Garden Route

The Garden Route, a stretch of the south-western coast of South Africa, extending from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape, derives its name from the fertile and ecologically diverse vegetation encountered there and the abundant lagoons and lakes that are dotted along the coast.

This stretch has a moderate climate, with mild to warm summers, and mild to cool winters. Temperatures seldom fall below 10 °C in winter and infrequently climb beyond 28 °C in summer. Rain follows year-round, with a slight peak in the spring months, brought on by the humid sea-winds from the Indian Ocean.

Things slow down a bit in the winter however and this is when excellent deals can be found. The weather is as good if not better and the golf courses are always in great condition

Along the way, every kind of adventure activity is possible, scuba diving, abseiling, fishing and more. The Tsitsikamma National Park, perched on a unrestrained Indian Ocean shore is one of South Africa’s most dramatic protected areas, combining marine and land attractions. Its indigenous forests are a haven for birdlife.

The Garden Route is very popular with overseas visitors in the summer months and the numerous golf courses on the route are busy during this period. Things slow down a bit in the winter however and this is when excellent deals can be found.

Summer or winter one thing is sure; the Garden Route is a dream destination for those wanting to play golf!

The weather is as good if not better and the golf courses are always in great condition. Contact them directly to see what winter specials they are offering or have a look at their respective advertisements. Summer or winter one thing is sure; the Garden Route is a dream destination for those wanting to play golf!

The Garden Route is South Africa’s golfing hotspot thanks to its world class courses all of which are in fairly close proximity of one another.

By way of example, If one were to stay in Knysna then only two minutes away from the town centre is Knysna Golf Club with its 18-hole course that meanders through tidal pools and between trees.

Located a mere 5km away is the award-winning 18-hole Pezula Championship Golf Course which is rated amongst the best and most scenic golf courses in the world.

A ten-minute drive is all it takes to get to Simola Golf and Country Estate, which is famed for its natural beauty and Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

Half an hour away is Plettenberg Bay Country Club with its 18-hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. Close by to that is the Goose Valley Golf Club - a Gary Player designed 72-par, 18-hole golf course where golfers can experience breath-taking views of the Keurbooms Lagoon, Indian Ocean, Tsitsikamma Mountains and Robberg Peninsula.

Approximately 45 minutes away is Fancourt with its three Gary Player-designed golf courses – Montagu, Outeniqua and The Links - offering something special for every golfer.

A few kilometres from this global golfing landmark, is Oubaai Golf Course - the first Ernie Els Signature course in South Africa.

Further afield is the beautifully manicured, 72-par, 18-hole George Golf Club, one of the oldest courses in the country.

Also in George is the international award-winning Kingswood Golf Estate which is frequented often by the Sunshine Tour Players even when they are not on tour.

Over in Mossel Bay is one of the most unique and scenic golf courses in the world, Pinnacle Point Golf Club, which was designed by Peter Matkovich and 2011 Open Champion, Darren Clarke and close by is the Mossel Bay Golf Club which is famed for having a view of the Indian Ocean from every tee.