Golf in South Africa has long been an attraction for visitors to the country and its not difficult to seewhy when you consider that there are over 500 courses within the countrys borders, distributedamongst the nine provinces of this vast land.
Golfers often head to the Western Cape, Gauteng or Kruger National Park area as the traditionalgolfing havens, but the often overlooked Natal coastline has a vast selection of top notch courses,dotted between Durban and the North and South coastlines of the Indian Ocean. Lush greenvegetation, humid ocean air and banana and sugar cane plantations make for beautiful surroundingsin which to play the beautiful game.
A selection of the top courses is always difficult to make given the extensive choice on offer, butweve managed to narrow it down to our favourites :
1. Zimbali Coastal Resort and Country Club is located around a 30 minute drive north ofDurban, close to the vibrant seaside town of Ballito. Elevated tees, wildlife and stunning seaviews from tee to green make this residential estate course a dream for any level of golfer.
2. Princes Grant Golf Estate lies slightly further up the Dolphin Coast and boasts the slogan Theway life should be lived and we can see why when taking in the views from this slightly hillycourse. Undulating fairways, pristine greens and fabulous service have consistently rankedthis course in the top 100 courses in South Africa.
3. Selborne Hotel, Golf Estate and Spa takes us South of Durban, around 45 minutes drivefrom the centre of the city and en route to the expansive South Coast hotspots of Margateand Port Edward. Built on what was previously a stud farm, the course is always perfectlymanicured with exceptional clubhouse and hotel facilities, including a spa and conferencecentre.
Within an hours drive of these fine courses are 11 other Championship courses which offer fantasticvalue for money, excellent accommodation facilities and staff members with a real love and passionfor the game. You would be hard pressed to find conditions and courses of this quality in an area ofthis size, anywhere in the world.
