The Links is currently ranked as the number one golf course in the country by Golf Digest South Africa, and 38th in Golf Digest US edition’s list of the world’s 100 greatest golf courses.

Described by Gary Player as his greatest ever feat as a course designer, the Links has hosted some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including the Presidents Cup (2003), the SA Open (2005) and the 2012 Volvo Golf Champions European Tour. Inspired by the famous links courses of the British Isles, The Links is considered a true masterpiece. It plays host to many global golfing legends including John Bland, Justin Rose, Retief Goosen, Branden Grace and Ernie Els.

Fancourt’s Montagu Golf Course, originally designed by Gary Player, has earned a world-class reputation as one of the finest 18-hole parkland layouts. It holds the prestigious 8th position on Golf Digest South Africa’s list of top golf courses in the country. This tree-lined course covers large tracts of varying terrain across an undulating indigenous landscape. Golfers can expect a challenging, yet highly enjoyable golfing experience surrounded by the natural beauty of the Fancourt estate.

Designed by Gary Player and named after the Outeniqua Mountains, Fancourt’s Outeniqua golf course offers a leisurely and entertaining golfing experience. It provides a more forgiving terrain than its counterpart, the Montagu, and is currently ranked 17th in South Africa by the Golf Digest experts.

A round of golf on a course created by one of the world’s greatest athletes, is bound to rank high on the list of any golfer. This Jack Nicklaus masterpiece was handcrafted by the golf legend himself and every hole is played against the backdrop of the mountains that frame Pearl Valley at Val de Vie Estate. A jewel so rare that all who behold it are inspired by its beauty and sheer opulence.

Steenberg Golf Estate is situated in the lush Constantia Valley, just 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town. The golf course – consistently named one of the best-conditioned courses in South Africa Golf Digest’s annual Top 100 – attracts golfers seeking a total golfing experience. The 18-hole golf course was designed to make full use of natural features and hazards such as the vineyards, pine forest and gentle waterways. Its environmental diversity gives the course its unique character.

The De Zalze Golf Course is situated within the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate and is the perfect test for all golfers. The course has an excellent mix of parkland holes, as well as the Oak tree lined Blaauwklippen river which winds its way through the Golf Estate and comes into play at various intervals. The course offers a memorable Winelands golf experience for all skill levels.

Golf lovers can consider playing the incredibly unique Leopard Creek Golf Course which borders the Kruger National Park, ranked No.2 in the country. After golf, you will return to the safari lodge by scenic helicopter flight in time for your afternoon safari.

Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the river is named, the crocodile river. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant are commonplace, on the course or in the Kruger Park bordering the course. Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure that the Leopard Creek golf course and living areas are naturally protected from animals, while lakes and small streams have been diverted through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies.