A trip to South Africa would be completely worthless if you don’t try out a round of golf on the beautiful golf courses in the country. Whether you are an active golf enthusiast, or if you just want to try an experience, golf courses in South Africa are a must-try activity for at least once in a lifetime. 

Below is a compiled list of some of the best South African golf courses to bring you closer to nature and to the sport itself. Keep reading ahead to find the perfect area for your first golfing experience!

Arabella Golf Course

With breathtaking coastal views and lush scenery, the Arabella Golf Course ranks as one of the finest golfing arenas in the country. The course was designed in 1999 by a famous golf course architect known by the name Peter Matkovich. With a beautiful view of the Bot Rivier Lagoon, this golf course has hosted some of the best golfers, including Ernie Els, Gary Player, Jack Niklaus and many more.

Leopard Creek Country Club

Situated in Malalane, this Gary-Player-designed country club sits at the border of the famous Kruger National Park. Therefore, if you want to feel closer to nature and wildlife and want to have a seamless golfing experience, shooting two birds with one stone has never been easier. This course offers an amazing playing area with lush green views of the South African fauna. The clubhouses par-four 9th and par-five 18th holes. 

Wild Coast Sun Country Club 

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, the Wild Coast Sun Country Club consistently ranks among the top 10 best golf courses in South Africa. The area’s striking feature is its natural terrain, along with scenic elements of nature such as dams, rivers, waterfalls, ravines, etc. Another distinguishing feature of this golf course is the scenic view it has to offer of the Indian Ocean, which will elevate your golfing experience in an instant.

The Els Club Copperleaf

Designed by the South African professional golfer Ernie Els, the Copperleaf Els club is situated on the border of the city of Gauteng. The Els Club at Copperleaf is the second golf club designed by Ernie Els (the first in South Africa) and is set among lush green grasslands and rocks. The club houses a 7,315-meter (about 4.55 mi) long golf course and has a ‘modern classic’ design approach. 

Princes Grant Golf Estate 

Another golf course designed by Peter Matkovich, Princes Grant Golf Estate offers a splendid view of the ocean, bringing you closer to nature. Besides scenic landscapes for a seamless golfing experience, this golf club offers other outdoor activities such as fishing, walking trails, canoeing, etc. Besides, golfers get access to a private beach during the entire course of their holiday. 

Summing It Up 

If you want your first golfing experience to be a blast, South Africa would be the perfect country. The diverse wildlife combined with scenic landscapes creates the perfect blend for a unique golfing experience no other country has to offer.

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