Did you know that there are over 828 golf courses in Africa? And contrary to the expectation of many people, African courses are at par with the international golf courses. South Africa leads the continent with 450 golf courses in the country.
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Here are the top 5 golf courses in Africa.
Atlantic Beach Golf Club
The Atlantic Beach Golf Club is a private golf club located on Noordhoek Beach in Cape Town, South Africa. Gary Player’s design group has designed the course to take advantage of the natural landscape. There are two courses at Atlantic Beach: a links-style course called Ocean View; and another which features rolling hills called Ebb Tide.
Royal Cape Golf Course
Royal Cape Golf Course is the oldest golf course in South Africa, established in 1885. It has also been named one of the top 10 best golf courses in South Africa. The course is challenging with its narrow fairways, numerous bunkers, and undulating greens well guarded by trees and water hazards.
The Pearl Valley Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
This Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, named after the developer golf legend Jack Nicklaus. inspired his love for vineyardsJackHis love for vineyards inspired Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus to develop this classic masterpiece. The course was voted the best golf course in South Africa from 2005 to 2007 by Compleat Golfer Magazine. The course is situated at Val de Vie Estate, an hour’s drive from Cape Town.
Windhoek Golf & Country Club, Namibia
Windhoek Golf & Country Club is laid on 72 hectares of natural Namibian bushveld. The course, designed by Peter Matkovich in 2006, has a classic feel with broad open fairways and large greens. The signature hole is the Par 3 sixth, which requires a long iron or hybrid shot to find the putting surface protected by water on the left and bunkers on the right and at the rear.
Muthaiga Golf Course, Nairobi
Muthaiga golf course was founded by the British settlers in 1913. It is located in the affluent suburb of Kiambu, 7 km outside Nairobi, Kenya. It is a Par 72 championship course measuring 6,404 meters. It is one of the oldest golf courses in Africa and has hosted many prestigious tournaments sponsored by betway, including East Africa Open and East African Amateur Open.
It is ranked as one of the best golf courses on the continent.
The Cascades at Soma Bay, Hurghada, Egypt
Karl Litten designed the Cascades. The Cascades is a magnificent 7,300-yard championship course with an island green and 18 lakes, making it one of the most spectacular golf courses. The Cascades have been described as a “thinking man’s course” and “a golfer’s paradise.”
These golf courses are home to other events like racing. Most golf courses have hotels and accommodation making them suitable for golf holidays.