South Africa boasts some of the world's most stunning golf courses. From coastal cliffs and backdropped by beautiful wildlife, each of these golf courses provides a unique playing experience.

Amazing golf destinations like Leopard Creek, The Links at Fancourt, and Pinnacle Point are alluring to local players and visitors alike. Most of these courses welcome guests daily, while others offer limited tee times for visitors.

Additionally, these courses offer more than just a game. You will find modern practice ranges, pro shops, restaurants, and even luxury lodges and spas. Whether planning a quick round or a weekend getaway, these clubs provide everything you need for a great day out.

1. The Club at Steyn City, Midrand

The Club at Steyn City, a Jack Nicklaus design, debuted in 2014 just outside Johannesburg. Built in an old quarry along the Jukskei River, it features superb fairways and greens, 75 bunkers, and impressive water features. The elevated par-4 7th and 18th par-4 are both challenging and enjoyable. The expansive course layouts, luxurious clubhouse, and tranquil atmosphere will provide golfers with a fantastic experience.

• Build Year: 2014
• Length: 7054 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, inland dams, water bodies, wide fairways, and planted trees
• Average Slope Rating: 153
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, golf academy, driving range, chipping greens, locker rooms, changing facilities, golf carts, gym, and wellness centre
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: Zevenfontein 407-Jr, Midrand, South Africa

2. Country Club Johannesburg: Woodmead, Sandton

Woodmead is the premier course located at the Country Club's 36-hole parkland layout of mature trees and rolling terrain, promoting variety. The large clubhouse, built in 2000, overlooks the course. The first hole on each nine is a par 4 starting downhill. The entry to the course is awesome, with over 1,500 acres supporting a diversity of more than 100 bird species. The original design by Fred Hawtree in 1970 was enhanced.

• Build Year: 1968
• Length: 7442 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Tree-lined fairways, water hazards, bunkers, and elevation changes
• Average Slope Rating: 150
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, golf academy, golf carts, trolleys, tennis, swimming pool, gym, bowls, running & cycling trails, conference hall, children’s play area, and secure parking
• Golf Course Designer: Fred Hawtree 
• Address: Lincoln St, Woodmead, Sandton, 2128, South Africa

3. Fancourt: The Links, George

Fancourt Resort opened two golf courses in 1990 and 1997 and then added the Links designed by Gary Player in 2000. Located against the Outeniqua mountains, this championship course features rolling fairways, man-made dunes and some famous holes, including the par-3 17th. Players will find wide open spaces with tight spots demanding focus and smart play.

It gained recognition after hosting the 2003 Presidents Cup, making it a global destination.

• Build Year: 2000
• Length: 7579 yards
• Par: 73
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast 
• Types of Hazards: Deep pot bunkers, water hazards, fairways, and sand dunes
• Average Slope Rating: 149
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, golf school, bar & restaurant, swimming pool, gym, cycling, billiards, driving range, and practice facilities
• Address: Fancourt, Montagu St, Blanco, George, 6529, South Africa

4. Pinnacle Point Estate, Mossel Bay

Pinnacle Point Estate is located on the southern coast of South Africa, and the course offers breathtaking ocean views from almost every hole. The course features dramatic cliffs, desert canyons, and seven seaside holes. The course design moves through both natural fynbos vegetation and rocky shorelines, adding difficulty and challenge. Golfers also regularly see dolphins and whales when playing.

• Build Year: 2006
• Length: 7073 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Medium to fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, Indian Ocean cliffs, ravines, coastal winds, and fynbos vegetation
• Average Slope Rating: 149
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, repair workshop, spa, gym, banquet, dining, and golf carts
• Golf Course Designer: Peter Matkovich
• Address: Lodge 50, Pinnacle Point Drive,1, Mossel Bay, 6500, South Africa

5. Leopard Creek Country Club, George

Leopard Creek Country Club is located at the border of South Africa's Kruger National Park. This private course provides wildlife and nature views, making it a unique golf course. As one of the courses designed by Gary Player, Leopard Creek has an 18-hole championship layout and conditionally maintained fairways and hazards featuring water dangers for semi-professionals and amateurs.

• Build Year: 1996
• Length: 7287 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water features, bunkers, and natural bush areas
• Average Slope Rating: 149
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, spa, pro shop, wheelchair access, riverside pool, gym, and dining & bar 
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player
• Address: R570 Leopard Creek Estate, Malalane, 1320, South Africa

6. St. Francis Links, St Francis Bay

St. Francis Links is a top-ranked golf course in South Africa designed by Jack Nicklaus, which provides a links-style layout. The golf course showcases rolling fairways, natural dunes and the challenge of coastal winds. Located near the Indian Ocean, each player feels the unpredictability of the conditions, and views of the ocean provide stunning landscapes each time you play.

• Build Year: 2006
• Length: 7166 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Link-style pot bunkers, water hazards, fairways, coastal winds, and elevation changes
• Average Slope Rating: 148
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, dining, driving range, short-game area, pro shop, guest lodges, golf carts, and practice equipment
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: 1 Jack Nicklaus Dr, St Francis Links, St Francis Bay, 6312, South Africa

7. Pearl Valley Golf & Country Club, Paarl

Pearl Valley Golf and Country Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened in 2003 in South Africa’s Cape Winelands. Set against the Simonsberg Mountains, it’s known for wide hazards, deep bunkers, and native brush. Highlights include the water-lined par-3 third and tough 211-yard 17th. The course combines championship golf with peaceful, scenic surroundings in Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.

• Build Year: 2003
• Length: 6428 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, large water bodies, water crossing, and sand traps
• Average Slope Rating: 148
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, restaurant, driving range, Camelot spa, gym, tennis courts, cricket nets, mountain biking, walking trails, and luxury accommodation 
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: R301 Wemmershoek Rd, Paarl, 7646, South Africa

8. Country Club Johannesburg: Rocklands, Gauteng

Rocklands, a 1993 design by Martin Hawtree, provides a bushveld-style course at Country Club Johannesburg, in contrast to the parkland style of the Woodmead course. In addition to native trees and expansive grasslands, it has an abundance of natural rocky features and views of Sandton and the Magaliesberg. In 2008, Sean Quinn redesigned the course to be longer from the back tees, and it hosted the 2013 SA Amateur Championship.

• Build Year: 1993
• Length: 7471 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, tree-lined fairways, and elevated trees 
• Average Slope Rating: 147
• Facilities Available: Locker rooms, dining, golf carts, driving range, putting greens, tennis, and swimming pool
• Golf Course Designer: Martin Hawtree, later redesigned by Sean Quinn
• Address: The Country Club Johannesburg – Rocklands Course, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

9. Elements Private Golf Reserve, Bela-Bela

Elements Private Golf Reserve, which Peter Matkovich designed, opened in 2005 in the Bushveld Region of South Africa. With cliffs, plains, and natural trees for scenery, this parkland course blends well with its environment. This course is reminiscent of England with long, lush fairways, course-side water hazards, and signature holes throughout, particularly the wonderful downhill par-3 9th and risk-reward 18th hole.

• Build Year: 2005
• Length: 7073 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bushveld terrain, natural hillsides, rugged terrain, and streams
• Average Slope Rating: 147
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, golf academy, tennis courts, mountain biking trails, bird watching, star gazing, self-drive game viewing, spa, gym, and event venue
• Golf Course Designer: Peter Matkovich
• Address: Portain 9 Elandsfontein Farm Cyferfontein District Cyferfontein Road 440 KR, Bela-Bela, 0480, South Africa

10. Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate, Mpumalanga

Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate, designed in 2011 by Ernie Els, is situated in Mpumalanga's Drakensberg mountains at an elevation of 2,000 metres. Highland Gate is known for its sweeping mountain views and high-altitude golf. The course has rolling hills and scenic nature trails. The estate includes three fly fishing dams, firmly placing Highland Gate in South Africa's premier fly fishing area. It's a perfect escape for both golfers and fly-fishing enthusiasts.

• Build Year: 2011
• Length: 7063 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Elevation changes, mountain terrain, natural streams, bunkers, and occasional water hazards
• Average Slope Rating: 146
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, kids’ play area, driving range, hiking & mountain biking trails, tennis court, fly fishing, swimming, bird watching, and accommodation
• Golf Course Designer: Ernie Els
• Address: Kruisfontein Road, Dullstroom, 1110, Mpumalanga, South Africa

11. Glendower Golf Club, Edenvale

Glendower Golf Club, just 20 minutes from Johannesburg Airport, opened in 1937 and saw major upgrades in 1985 and 2007. This parkland course features red bunkers, water hazards, and smooth, fast greens. Glendower Golf Club has hosted multiple editions of the South African Open Championship, one of the oldest national golf tournaments in the world. The club also provides solid practice facilities and a peaceful, green setting away from city noise.

• Build Year: 1937
• Length: 6963 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, 64 bunkers, tree-lined fairways, and lush Kikuyu grass
• Average Slope Rating: 146
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, restaurant, bar, conference room, pro shop, driving range, locker rooms, showers, cart rentals, event hosting, and caddies
• Golf Course Designer: Charles Hugh Alison (1937), construction by A.F. Tomsett
• Address: 20 Marais Rd, Dowerglen, Edenvale, 1612, South Africa

12. Fancourt: Montagu, Gwaingrivier

Fancourt Montagu was among South Africa's highly regarded parkland golf courses. However, the fairways remained in pristine condition throughout the year, allowing for smooth play. Water hazards, mature tree-lined stretches and well-positioned bunkers on every hole provide a fair test of golf. Known for tough par-4s and standout holes like the lake-protected par-5 ninth and par-3 17th, it remains one of South Africa's top-ranked courses.

• Build Year: 1992
• Length: 7342 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Tree-lined fairways, challenging bunkers, water hazards, and undulating terrain
• Average Slope Rating: 145
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, bar, restaurant, pro shop, golf academy, driving range, practice facilities, locker rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, banquet, tennis, swimming, and volleyball
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player, major design by David  McLay Kidd
• Address: Fancourt, Gwaingrivier, 6529, South Africa

13. De Zalze Golf Club, Stellenbosch

De Zalze Golf Estate, located in the Cape Winelands near Stellenbosch, has beautiful mountain views, lakes, and the Blaauwklippen River that runs through the course. Designed by Peter Matkovich, De Zalze hosted the 2006 World Amateur Team Championships, where South Africa's women captured the Espirito Santo Trophy. With wide fairways, the course has challenging greens that are well protected.

• Build Year: 1999
• Length: 6920 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Medium
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, tree-lined fairways, bunkers, and rolling fairways
• Average Slope Rating: 143
• Facilities Available: clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, locker rooms, and golf carts
• Golf Course Designer: Peter Matkovich
• Address: R44, De Zalze Golf Estate, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

14. Fancourt: Outeniqua, Western Cape

Fancourt is the best-regarded resort in South Africa, with three 18-hole courses and one private 9-hole course for members, future homeowners and hotel guests. Outeniqua, which was designed by golf great Gary Player, is a beautiful design that traverses the estate from the clubhouse to the hotel and back again. Although Outeniqua is arguably the easiest of Fancourt's courses, it is still cleverly designed with fast greens, rolling slopes, and bunkers.

• Build Year: 1991
• Length: 6904 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, tree-lined fairways, and elevation changes
• Average Slope Rating: 143
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, caddies, halfway house, locker rooms, showers, spa, gym, tennis, swimming pool, and kids’ club
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player
• Address: Montagu Street, Blanco, George, Western Cape, South Africa, 6530.

15. Sishen Golf Club, Northern Cape

In 1980, Robert Grimsdell designed the Sishen Golf Club on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in Kathu. Along with its thorn trees and conspicuous red sand dunes, it is remote and has some incredible scenery for golf in South Africa. A few of the highlights of the course are a par-5 with a tree in the fairway and a reachable par-4 14th hole. It is a unique and unforgettable experience, and it's also quiet.

• Build Year: 1980
• Length: 6450 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Dense stands of Camelthorn trees, bunkers, water hazards, vegetation, and undulating terrain
• Average Slope Rating: 142
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, practice tees, tennis, squash, bowls, swimming pool, and gym
• Golf Course Designer: Robert Grimsdell
• Address: Hans Coetzee St, Kathu, Northern Cape, 8446, South Africa

16. Royal Johannesburg: East, Johannesburg

Royal Johannesburg: East is a well-known golf course for its wide fairways and tree-lined layout. The course has a mix of challenging and straightforward holes. It’s the best choice for hosting club competitions or local development tournaments. The course features smooth fairways, tricky bunkers, and three scorable par 5s on the front nine. The back nine has tough, long holes, and the tricky dogleg at the 11th makes the game harder for golfers.

• Build Year: 1933
• Length: 7659 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, tree-lined fairways, and undulating terrain
• Average Slope Rating: 142
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop. Driving range, locker rooms, showers, gym, banquet, and outdoor playground
• Golf Course Designer: Bob Grimsdell (1935), with upgrades by Mark Muller (1998) and Golf Data (2018)
• Address: 1 Fairway Ave, Linksfield North, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa

17. Arabella Golf Club, Kleinmond

Arabella Golf Club sits 60 miles east of Cape Town, beside Bot River Lagoon and the Kogelberg Mountains. The course offers a mix of wide fairways, challenging water hazards, and well-placed bunkers. It stays in top playing condition throughout the year. The course features long waste areas, local wildlife, and standout holes like the downhill par-5 eighth and dramatic par-5 18th, offering bold, risk-reward moments.

• Build Year: 1999
• Length: 6981 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Sand traps, water hazards, fairways, natural fynbos vegetation, links, parkland, and coastal-style terrain 
• Average Slope Rating: 141
• Facilities Available: Pro shop, warm-up range, chipping greens, locker rooms, showers, golf carts, golf clubs, golf clinics, and dining 
• Golf Course Designer: Peter Matkovich
• Address: Arabella Country Estate, R44, Kleinmond, 7195, South Africa

18. Simola Golf Club, Knysna

Simola Golf & Country Estate, a Jack Nicklaus design from 2005, is located in the hills above Knysna with beautiful views of the lagoon. Unlike the courses in the valley, this course is hilly, and golf carts are mandatory and included in the fee. The course design has 12 holes below the hotel and six in a valley close by. Simola Golf & Country Estate has five par 5s and five par 3s, giving you a variety on the course.

• Build Year: 2005
• Length: 6329 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Elevation changes, bunkers, bushes, forests, and water hazards
• Average Slope Rating: 141
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, driving range, golf carts, spa, gym, indoor and outdoor pools, conference hall, accommodation, and kids’ playground
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: No. 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, 6571, South Africa.

19. East London Golf Club, East London

East London Golf Club, set above the Indian Ocean in South Africa's Eastern Cape, blends parkland and links with rolling fairways, steep dunes, and native wildlife. Known locally as “East Bank,” its highlights include the challenging downhill ninth hole and a seaside twelfth. The elevated clubhouse offers stunning ocean views, while the course remains a hidden gem surrounded by dense coastal brush.

• Build Year: 1923
• Length: 5960 yards
• Par: 73
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Sand bunkers, coastal dunes, bush, water hazards, abd wind
• Average Slope Rating: 140
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, bar, restaurant, pro shop, halfway house, driving range, caddies, carts, club rentals, and locker rooms
• Golf Course Designer: George Peck, Colonel S.V. Hotchkin
• Address: 22 Gleneagles Upper Rd, Bunkers Hill, East London, 5241, South Africa

20. Erinvale Golf Club, Cape Town

Erinvale Golf Club, designed by Gary Player, is located in Somerset West, close to Cape Town. The course has a flat front nine, which has some water hazards and is fairly easy, and a back nine, which climbs the Helderberg slopes, providing some fantastic views. Erinvale hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf and back-to-back SA Opens in 2003 and 2004, which local hero Trevor Immelman won.

• Build Year: 1995
• Length: 7157 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, tree-lined fairways, and elevation changes
• Average Slope Rating: 140
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, golf academy, golf carts, locker rooms, showers, tennis courts, spa, and event venue
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player
• Address: Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, South Africa

21. Pezula Championship Golf Club, Knysna

Pezula Golf Course was designed in 2000 by Ronald Fream and David Dale in a remote location with high cliffs above the Indian Ocean. The front nine offers views of the Knysna Lagoon, while the back nine has dramatic drop-offs to the sea. Pezula Golf Course features spectacular holes with dramatic elevation changes and five sets of tee options. It features a luxury hotel, and the course is more enjoyable in carts for peace and comfort.

• Build Year: 2000
• Length: 6955 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Deep bunkers, coastal cliffs, undulating terrain, natural fynbos, vegetation, and cart course 
• Average Slope Rating: 137
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, short game practice, golf carts, lounge area, conference and event facilities, spa, gym, indoor pool, tennis courts, and a 5-star hotel resort
• Golf Course Designer: David Dale and Ronald Fream
• Address: 1 Lagoon View Dr, Sparrebosch, Knysna, 6571, South Africa

22. Royal Johannesburg: West, Johannesburg

Royal Johannesburg's West Course is a favourite of golf enthusiasts as a shorter, less challenging alternative to its famed sibling, the East Course. Both courses have attractive, tree-lined parkland layouts that feature water hazards with a stream connecting the two. The game of golf took root here in 1910 with a design by Scottish professional Laurie Waters, who amassed an impressive four SA Open championships to his credit.

• Build Year: 1910
• Length: 7204 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, tree-lined fairways, bunkers, and undulating terrain
• Average Slope Rating: 137
• Facilities Available: Pro shop, driving range, putting greens, wellness hub, outdoor playground, banquet, running trails, and padel courts
• Golf Course Designer: Laurie Waters
• Address: 1 Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa

23. Champagne Sports Resort, Cathkin Park

Champagne Sports Resort boasts one of South Africa's best golf views from its clubhouse, with views over the Drakensberg mountains. Launched in 1997 by Hugh Baiocchi, the spectacular 18-hole parkland course features a number of design elements such as slopes, inclines, elevated tee boxes, very difficult bunkers, and fairways that run parallel to the diminutive Sterkspruit River gorge.

• Build Year: 1999
• Length: 7321 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, wetlands, water hazards, wide fairways, and elevation changes
• Average Slope Rating: 136
• Facilities Available: Pro shop, clubhouse, conference facilities, banquet, golf carts, halfway house, swimming pools, spa, gym, tennis courts, bowls, and mountain biking
• Golf Course Designer: Hugh Baiocchi
• Address: Cathkin Park, South Africa

24. Pretoria Country Club, Pretoria

The Pretoria Country Club in Waterkloof has not moved off its original site since its first golf course was laid out in 1910. The course was designed by Laurie Waters; after Laurie, it saw alterations done by Bob Grimsdell and Gary Player. It is challenging and has interesting greens. The clubhouse is elevated on the ridge above a flat lower part of the golf course. The back nine does have some hills. The course has hosted several DP World Tour events.

• Build Year: 1910
• Length: 7000 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Tree-lined fairways, bunkers, water hazards, and sloping greens 
• Average Slope Rating: 136
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, driving range, tennis courts, conference and event venues, locker rooms, showers, golf carts, and Wi-Fi
• Golf Course Designer: Robert Grimsdell (1951), Gary Player Group (2004)
• Address: 241 Sidney Avenue, Waterkloof, Pretoria, 0181, Gauteng, South Africa

25. Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian, Lanseria

Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate, just outside of Johannesburg, features wide fairways and natural water features. The course is challenging yet has ample play areas, a premier venue for all major events, and a fun venue for everyone. The location gives players a break from city noise and lets them focus on the game. This course boasts one of the longest par 5s in the country. It also has equestrian facilities to help improve its uniqueness.

• Build Year: 2007
• Length: 7527 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Medium to fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, water hazards, elevation changes, bush & trees, and wide fairways
• Average Slope Rating: 135
• Facilities Available: Equestrian show arena, fishing dams, mountain biking, hiking trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer pitches, children’s play area, and dining
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player
• Address: Ashenti Rd, Pretoria Rural, Lanseria, 1748, South Africa

26. George Golf Club, George

The George Golf Club opened in 1931 and was designed by Charles Molteno Murray. The course in the Garden Route is labelled ‘The Old Course’. The course features leafy fairways, gentle hills and a backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains. There is a lake on the course near holes 1, 17, and 18. The back nine is unique in that it features three par 5s, four par 4s and three par 3s each.

• Build Year: 1931
• Length: 6745 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Tree-lined fairways, bunkers, water hazards, and elevation changes 
• Average Slope Rating: 135
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms, shower, driving range, chipping area, golf carts, caddies, banquet, and accommodation
• Golf Course Designer: Charles Molteno Murray
• Address: 16 C. J. Langenhoven Rd, George Central, George, 6530, South Africa

27. Houghton Golf Club, Johannesburg

Established in 1923, Houghton Golf Club has a long-standing name in South African golf and a heritage of championships. The original layout was replaced with a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in 2009–2010, ushering in a new era for the club, which includes luxury apartments, a hotel, and a new clubhouse with basement parking and a beautiful golf course set in a lovely location, both surrounding the 1st and 18th holes.

• Build Year: 1923
• Length: 7339 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and rolling & undulating terrain
• Average Slope Rating: 134
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, locker rooms, conference facilities, driving range, pro shop, golf carts, caddies, parking, and business amenities
• Golf Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
• Address: Osborn Rd, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa

28. Gary Player Country Club, Sun City

The Gary Player Country Club, launched in 1979, is the most well-known course in South Africa, as it has hosted the Million Dollar and Nedbank Golf Challenges. An example of a stay-and-play resort, the course is set in a typical Pilanesberg bushveld. Co-designed with Ron Kirby, it has hosted almost 100 pro events and remains a top challenge on the DP World Tour.

• Build Year: 1979
• Length: 8000 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, water hazards, dense bush, wide fairways, and blind pins
• Average Slope Rating: 131
• Facilities Available: Pro shop, clubhouse, driving range, health club, locker rooms, showers, steam room, gym, running trails, mountain biking, tennis, squash, volleyball courts, and swimming pool
• Golf Course Designer: Gary Player
• Address: Sun City Resort, Sun City, 0316, South Africa

29. Zimbali Country Club, Ballito

In 1998, Tom Weiskopf came to the hills of KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast to design the Zimbali Golf Course. To accommodate the 100 feet (30 metres) of elevation on the course, Weiskopf created the first-ever cart course layout. Zimbali has 16 hills, with only 2 flat holes. Other course features include three par-3 holes with high tees, offering exceptional views. They are operated privately now, and you can book your stay to play golf.

• Build Year: 1998
• Length: 7136 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Medium to fast
• Types of Hazards: Water hazards, bunkers, rolling hills, elevation changes, coastal forest, blind shots, and vegetation
• Average Slope Rating: 130
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, pro shop, golf carts, driving range, locker rooms, showers, cloakrooms, conference, banquet hall, spa, swimming pool, gym, billiards, and lodging
• Golf Course Designer: Tom Weiskopf
• Address: R627, Zimbali Estate, Ballito, 4399, South Africa

30. Humewood Golf Club, Gqeberha

Located on the sandy shore of Algoa Bay, Humewood Golf Club was initially designed by S.V. Hotchkin in 1931 and was updated by Donald Steel in the 1980s. These linksland holes with dunes and coastal grasses also include very challenging windswept greens and two nines that share an out-and-back layout. A scenic par-4 13th hole and a very long par-3 3rd hole are memorable.

• Build Year: 1931
• Length: 6588 yards
• Par: 72
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Speeds: Fast
• Types of Hazards: Bunkers, coastal dunes, undulating terrain, winds, and water hazards
• Average Slope Rating: 126
• Facilities Available: Clubhouse, driving range, pro shop, conference room, banquet, caddies, locker rooms, showers, academy, and event venues
• Golf Course Designer: Colonel S.V. Hotchkin
• Address: 39 Marine Dr, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa