Western Cape Route Golf Course and Gardens
It is a common misconception in today’s society that golf is a sport for the rich and successful. Although wealthy and successful people play golf, the sport is rapidly becoming more widespread and is popular with everyone. The sport is believed to have started in 11th century Scotland and the name comes from the Scottish word “goulf” meaning to hit. There are over 35,000 golf courses in the world today and South Africa boasts some amazing courses. Whether the course is in Sun City, Tsitsikamma Forest or by the Indian Ocean, each course has its own charm that makes it special. The Western Cape and the Garden Route have a beautiful selection of courses that can ideally be explored on a two-week golf tour. A perfect getaway for the kids, a family, or even any female golf enthusiast!
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The tour begins in Cape Town, home to bright lights and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Accommodation in Cape Town ranges from budget backpackers to exclusive luxury hotels, so there’s something for every budget. Courses in Cape Town stretch from suburb to suburb and there are approximately 13 golf courses in the Cape Town area. Locations range from the vineyards and mountainside estate at Steenberg, the seaside at Clovelly, or the fields of the Southern Suburbs consisting of Rondebosch and Mowbray. Cape Town has plenty of entertainment to offer for evenings out or for those who don’t play golf. There are many shopping malls like Cavendish and V&A Waterfront which are favorite vacation spots, Ratanga junction theme park, beautiful beaches, wine farms and tastings and of course Table Mountain. After spending the first two days of the tour in Cape Town, the tour departs for Paarl for two days and two nights.
Paarl is a small town situated in the Cape Winelands. There are vineyards and wines to taste, hiking trails to explore, museums to visit, and golf to play. Paarl has two courses; the first is Paarl Golf Club, which is situated on the Boschenmeer Golf & Country Estate. The second is Pearl Valley Signature Golf Estate & Spa, where the course is over 6,500 meters, has 18 holes and 9 lakes. Accommodation in Paarl is diverse, from cottages, bed and breakfasts to cottages, modern rooms and a manor house. A must see while in Paarl is the Bosman’s in Grande Rioche, a world famous and highly regarded restaurant.
On day five, the tour heads down the garden route, first to the district capital, George. After checking into one of the many B&Bs, guest houses, hotels, campsites or resorts, you’ll have the day off to play golf. George has six golf courses scattered throughout the area, some of which were designed by Gary Player and Greg Norman. This includes four courses at the Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Estate that are world class: the Montagu course has been voted the number one course in South Africa. This golf complex is worth visiting to play on greens with stunning scenery. There is also the George Golf Club and the Glenwood Short Course. George has beaches, train rides, museums, hiking, and adventure sports like kloofing and paragliding available. After two days and nights of golf and adventures in George, the tour heads to Tsitsikama for days seven and eight.
Tsitsikamma is the koisan name for “place of many waters”. This area is indeed a place with lush landscapes, scenic mountains, and plenty of water! The area forms the Tsitsikamma National Park. The Storms River flows through the area creating a cut landscape of highlands and lowlands. Accommodation in Tsitsikamma consists of B&Bs, hostels, inns and campsites. After settling into your accommodation, the golf courses await you! There is the Dirk Fourie Trust Golf Club and the Langkloof Golf Club. The latter is a nine hole course and has plans in the works to convert the course into a golf course. Then there is Tsitsikamma Coastal Golf Estate, a place with an incredible view over the lush green coastline panorama. Tsitsikamma also offers the Tsitsikamma Mountains, Monkey World and a nearby elephant park. There are also water sports such as rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming.
After two days of golf and water sports, the tour heads into the Wilderness. This town has a wide variety of accommodation available: hotels on the lagoon or on the beach, guest houses, chalets, B&B’s and even mountain refuges and campsites. Wilderness has no golf courses, so this is the perfect place on your trip to explore the other outdoor sports on offer. Options range from exploring the landscape on horseback and hiking to paragliding. There is also a wonderful steam train ride on the “Outeniqua Choo Tjoe” that travels to George and is part of the Outeniqua Transportation museum. There are also craft markets and the National Wilderness Park.
After an overnight stay in the Wilderness, the tour moves on to Arniston for day 10. Arniston is a seaside town where whale watching, snorkeling in rock pools, and sand dune hiking are common practice. The accommodation available is B&B, guest houses and cottages, all within the city. The Bredasdorp Golf Club is close by and offers a beautiful green to play on. The tour stays in Arniston for one day and one night and then moves to Somerset West.
Somerset West is located approximately 40 minutes drive from Cape Town and hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf at its Erinvale Golf Course, located at the Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa. There is also the Somerset West Golf Club, the Strand Golf Club and the Helderberg Village Golf Club. Somerset West is a bustling little town on the outskirts of the Cape Winelands; home to many famous wineries and farms that are well worth a visit. Accommodation is available in hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, and self-catering options. Other attractions in the city include Somerset Mall, museums, art galleries, and outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking.
After an overnight stay in Somerset West, the tour returns to Cape Town for the final two nights and three days to continue having fun at the many golf properties, shopping malls, theatres, beaches, theme parks, wineries, museums and landmarks. of the mother. City.
