Fancourt on South Africa’s spectacular Garden Route, is the ultimate destination for golf aficionados after a dream trip.
Home to three Gary Player-designed courses and the newly added The Links Experience, the resort offers a diverse golfing experience. Fancourt’s top-tier amenities include fine-dining restaurants, a rejuvenating spa and elegant accommodations.
Ascot Tours unpacks the different courses that your clients can enjoy at Fancourt.
The Links Experience
Fancourt recently unveiled The Links Experience, a stunning nine-hole course. Conceived in 2022, the vision for this course emerged from the opportunity to reimagine the former Bramble Golf Course into a new golf experience. The Links Experience presents a captivating par 34 layout. It features a mix of one par 5, three par 3s, and five par 4s. Dedicated par 3 tee boxes allow golfers to tailor their round to a full par 3 experience if desired.
The Links
Fancourt’s The Links delivers a one-of-a-kind golfing experience inspired by the time-honoured traditions of British links courses. Another Player masterpiece, this par 73 course presents a series of signature holes that demand precision and strategy. The dramatic par 3 second hole features a vast, undulating green, where club selection and accuracy are paramount. The par 4 tenth, aptly named “Kilimanjaro,” challenges players with its elevated green perched atop towering dunes. The par 5 16th is a stunning hole that meanders through natural dunes before culminating in a contoured green. These standout holes, combined with the breathtaking scenery and meticulous design, make The Links an unforgettable destination for golfers.
Montagu
The Montagu Golf Course is a prestigious 18-hole parkland course, known for its excellent maintenance and challenging layout. A precise tee shot across a wide body of water is necessary on the par 3 17th that has a green that mirrors Augusta National’s 12th. The par 4 7th stands out with a sharp left turn around a river and a partially obscured green. The par 5 10th presents a downhill challenge that offers scoring chances for long hitters. The par 5 18th concludes the round with drama, as its green is surrounded by water on three sides.
Outeniqua
Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains, the Outeniqua Golf Course offers golfers unique challenges amid scenic beauty. The par 4 5th hole may be short, but the water running down the entire right side makes it a thrilling risk-reward proposition. The par 5 11th hole features a dogleg right and a stream that runs through the fairway. There is also a water hazard on the left of the green. The closing holes from 14 to 18 are highlighted by water in play at each.
