The natural beauty of the region sets a stunning backdrop to your game, making for an experience that feeds the soul and the senses as well as the desire for fun and fitness on which golfers thrive.

Let’s take a look at some of the best-loved golf courses in and around Cape Town.

The Arabella Golf Course

This world famous course is located in Kleinmond outside of the popular resort town of Hermanus. This challenging yet enjoyable 18 hole course is 6381 metres in length. All holes have wonderful views of mountains, forests, the lagoon and parklands.

Facilities include a bar, carts, caddies, gym, pool and practice area.
Many big names in the world of golf have played at the Arabella including Gary Player and Jodi Kidd.

Atlantic Beach Golf Estate

An Champion Links 18 hole course situated alongside Table Bay an easy 20 minutes out of Cape Town. This course has a superb setting with a great backdrop of Table Mountain. Atlantic Beach Golf Estate is committed to the protection and preservation of the indigenous flora and fauna.

Bellville Golf Course

A sheltered and beautiful course nestled in the Welgemoed Valley, this 18 hole course is for those who like a challenge! A modern clubhouse and the Fairways Restaurant as well as a pro shop are included in the facilities.

Clovelly Country Club

One of the finest golf courses in South Africa, this course is hidden in a secluded valley near to Fish Hoek in False Bay. Natural sand dunes, water features and rich fauna and bird life provide a tranquil setting. Bowling greens and tennis courts plus a club house are on site.

Milnerton Golf Course

This course, a mere 10 minutes out of the city centre, regularly hosts PGA events such as the SA Open. Great views of Table Mountain add to the natural beauty of the location.
Expect the challenge of high winds when the Cape Doctor, as the South Easter is known in these parts, blows gustily through the summer months.

Rondebosch Golf Course

A local favourite, this course has played host to a number of national and international events. The giant pine trees and mountain views make this an appealing course to play, and the pro golf shop, restaurant and bar facilities are welcoming.

Royal Cape Golf Course

One of Cape Town’s most exclusive golf clubs, this impressive historical course features narrow, tree-lined fairways. The South Easter adds extra challenges to this well-maintained, flat parkland course. A pleasure to play here.

Somerset West Golf Course

Large well maintained greens make this course appear flat and easy but don’t be deceived! Water perils and bunkers and hillocks add to the fun and challenge of this course set in the attractive town outside of Cape Town. Look out for the rare white squirrels scurrying across the lawns!

Steenberg Golf Course

This course features four separate and distinctive areas. Namely Parklands, Wetlands, The Cape Flats and Fynbos. This course is suitable for beginners through to pros, and it boasts the best greens in Cape Town. Not to be missed!

Westlake Golf Course

Set against the Silvermine Mountain slopes, this is one of the Cape’s premier courses.
Traditional charm, friendly camaraderie and modern facilities make this a much loved course for locals and visitors alike. The open layout is a main characteristic of the course.

Not detailed above, but also well worth a visit are the following Cape Town golf courses:

Boschenmeer
De Zalze
Durbanville
Erinvale
Hermanus
King David
Langebaan
Metropolitan
Mowbray
Pearl Valley
Stellenbosch
Strand
Worcester