The Garden Route, one of South Africa’s most scenic coastal stretches, offers amazing golf experiences on world-class and championship golf courses. Spanning towns like George, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, and Mossel Bay, the region is a golfer’s paradise renowned for its variety and world-class design. Ascot Tours designs exceptional Garden Route golf tours that showcase South Africa’s most scenic fairways along a world-famous coastal stretch.
George is the heart of Garden Route golf. It is home to the iconic Fancourt Estate, South Africa’s premier golfing resort, featuring three Gary Player-designed courses (The Links, Montagu, and Outeniqua). The Links, ranked the number one course in the country, offers a challenging links-style layout that has hosted international tournaments. George Golf Club, a classic parkland course, adds to the area’s prestige with its mature layout and consistent conditioning. Knysna, nestled between lush forests and a sparkling lagoon, is another golfing gem. Pezula Championship Golf Course offers a breathtaking cliff-top setting overlooking the Indian Ocean, while Simola Golf & Country Estate, designed by Jack Nicklaus, meanders through indigenous forest and hillside terrain, providing an unforgettable play experience.
Plettenberg Bay, known for its beaches and relaxed charm, features the Plettenberg Bay Country Club, a scenic parkland course set in a private nature reserve, abundant with birdlife and game. The course offers a tranquil, rewarding round suitable for all levels. Mossel Bay, on the western edge of the Garden Route, features the Pinnacle Point Estate, a coastal masterpiece perched on sea cliffs. Designed by Peter Matkovich and Darren Clarke, it is regularly listed among South Africa’s top courses for its dramatic layout and ocean views.
With a mild year-round climate, luxury accommodations, and diverse off-course activities, the Garden Route provides not just exceptional golf, but a complete and refined travel experience ideal for both leisure and tournament play. Golfers can experience the perfect blend of championship courses and breathtaking landscapes on tailor-made Garden Route golf tours.
