GOLF IN PLETT
There are two stunning golf courses in Plettenberg Bay, but there is more to the game than meets the eye. No matter the score, Plett will leave all golfers feeling refreshed and content. There are breathtaking views and a profusion of wildlife and vegetation.
GOOSE VALLEY
Plettenberg Bay is a few kilometers from Goose Valley Golf Course. This 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course borders the Keurbooms Lagoon. It combines the essential elements of the Garden Route: unadulterated natural beauty. The uniqueness of this golf course is enhanced by the numerous tee-boxes that offer views of the Keurbooms Lagoon, Indian Ocean, Tsitsikamma Mountains, and the well-known Robberg Peninsula.
While watching other players navigate the 18th hole, the Goose Valley Clubhouse serves a selection of small meals and cool beverages.
For those who would rather hone their skills before taking on the course, there is also a driving range. Modern facilities for chipping, putting, and bunker practice allow for both enjoyment and progress.
PLETTENBERG BAY COUNTRY CLUB
The other excellent 18-hole golf course in Plettenberg is Plettenberg Bay Country Club, which is situated in the Piesang Valley. This difficult course design is appropriate for even the most seasoned golfers because it was created in accordance with USGA guidelines. This course is ranked in the top 50 because of its design, native plants, and a wealth of wildlife.
The sight of numerous baboons, vervet monkeys, tiny antelope, and bushbuck wandering the fairways frequently adds a unique element to the golfing experience. The club is well-liked by local bird watchers because it is home to several birds, including woodpeckers and the Knysna Loerie.
The “Nineteenth” is always the best hole, as many golfers are aware. After a round or two of golf, Plett Country Club provides a variety of light meals, snacks, and drinks that are highly required. Enjoy your favourite beverage while relaxing and taking in the breathtaking view from the terrace.
ROODEFONTEIN DRIVING RANGE
The Roodefontein Driving Range is the perfect location for anyone who want to step up their game. This driving range provides the ideal, organic approach to experience the game without the need for mats. Even if the golf isn’t up to par, the breathtaking view of the Plett Country Club and the Roodefontein Dam makes even the most irritated golfers feel refreshed and at ease! All facets of golf can be practiced and perfected with the aid of a chipping and putting green.
Plettenberg Bay can accommodate all golfers’ personalities, regardless of their handicap, swing style, or temperament. Come enjoy a unique golfing experience where albatrosses, eagles, and all sorts of bird are waiting for you.
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MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS
1) Plettenberg Bay Country Club
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Rob O’Friell Golf Course Architect “extraordinaire”, fresh from his successes at River Club and Royal Johannesburg was given Carte Blanche to upgrade the design of greens and surrounds at Plettenberg Bay Country Club.
During the contract his farsighted recommendations on certain water features and ponds were also implemented.
Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. The highly rated course is a very popular tourist destination. The course is easy to walk, and the 2 main inclines can be observed from the veranda. Visitors are welcome. Lush Kikuyu grass fairways and bayview greens recently over seeded to bent grass provides golfers with an excellent playing surface on this park like golf course. Despite intense competition from the beautiful white beaches and rolling surf, the club is busy and booking is essential.
This is no ‘little seaside golf course’, all greens and bunkers are to USGA specifications. All greens and fairways are on automatic sprinkler systems – the result is a golf course you will remember.
The Parkland Course has no intrusive houses or traffic noise and is populated mainly with indigenous flora and fauna.
The natural beauty of the course has been carefully retained. Monkeys, birdlife like the Knysna Loerie and woodpeckers as well as the occasional deer are more likely to put you off your game.
2) Goose Valley
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This superb golf club offers a splendid Gary Player designed 72-par, 18-hole signature golf course in the heart of the Garden Route.
Golfers will experience breathtaking views of the Keurbooms lagoon, the Indian ocean, the spectacular Tsitsikamma mountains, and the famous Robberg peninsula. The beauty of the natural fynbos, indigenous trees and an abundance of animal and bird life add a special dimension to your golfing.
The unique sitting of the golf course on a sand dune allows for easy draining of the course and provides the perfect base for year-round play, even after heavy rains.