Port Shepstone Country Club was established in 1915 and is quite stunning in its natural beauty, being situated next to the Umzimkulu River. The two nines are strongly contrasting, with the front nine being well wooded and challenging. The back nine is closer to the sea, and is far more open with definite 'links' characteristics. e-mail: pscc2@xsinet.co.za

 

The Wild Coast Sun Country Club – This challenging course is cut through ravines and across waterfalls and presents spectacular views of the sea and the undulating countryside. With many memorable holes, the par five 12th is probably the most breath-taking in Africa played from an elevated tee down a fairway Which cuts through the valley and then rises again to an elevated green. www.suninternational.com

 

San Lameer Country Club - This majestic 18-hole Championship golf course lies on a large nature conservation area in the heart of lush, subtropical vegetation. Its par three 4th is not unlike the famous 12th at Augusta, played across water to a narrow green, while the par three 9th is played from an elevated tee to a green surrounded by water some 200 meters away. www.proteahotels.co.za

Selborne Country Club – South Africa’s equivalent to the famous Augusta National has maintained the fine alliance between challenging the low handicapper and providing the average player with a fulfilling experience. Huge indigenous trees flank the manicured fairways and water comes into play on most of the holes, with all but two having views of the sea. www.selborne.com

Umdoni Park Golf Course - Umdoni is situated in indigenous coastal forest and is well known for its brilliant sea views. Well know for the quality of its greens, this short but challenging 18-hole course offers memorable holes such as the Par 3 16 th and Par 5 18 th. A beautiful old clubhouse offers a colorful history on the area.

Margate Golf Course -Situated inland from the busy holiday town of Margate, this popular family golf course is not difficult but does host some deceptive holes such at the Par 3 11 th . The Par 5 9 th and 18 th holes share a common double green. This is a sociable Club with a relaxed atmosphere. www.margategolf.co.za

Scottburgh Golf Club -A relatively short 18 hole course, Scottburgh is situated just 30 minutes from Durban and offers the visitor remarkably warm welcome. The 18 th is an exciting hole with the fairway “out of view” below the T-Box, while the challenging Par 4 3 rd will keep your golfing round honest. Its attractive setting with views of the Indian Ocean will be long remembered.

Southbroom Golf Coursen - Southbroom was established in 1934 and is a popular holiday golfing course. The course winds through up-market real estate which banks along the Indian Ocean. Southbroom offers some memorable holes such as the short Par 3 4 th where the T-Box is just meters from the crashing waves. The 7 th and 8 th are also memorable. The Clubhouse has great sea views and staff are very friendly. www.southbroomgolfclub.co.za