Golfing in Hermanus and surrounds
Located just 120 kilometres from Cape Town at the southern tip of Africa, the Hermanus Golf Club offers the keen golfer 27 incredible holes of golf. The Hermanus course is set in magnificent scenery with views of the sea and a backdrop of the mountains. Wildlife and natural Cape flora are attractive features and the many trees provide the beauty for ideal golfing terrain.
The whale capital Hermanus offers in season, besides golfing, also good whale-watching. When you can't spot whales in the sea, you can watch baboons crossing the fairways.
The Hermanus Golf Club has become one of the most popular golf courses in the country - a definite 'must play' course. The Hermanus Golf Club is a private course, offering privacy to members, yet accessibility to the public.
Club Facilities: Bar; Caddies graded; Clubs for hire; Halfway House, Locker facilities; Practice facilities; ProShop; Restaurant and shower facilities.
Club Regulations: Golf Union and Home Club Membership Cards are required. No Handicap required unless you are entering a competition. Appropriate golf attire and soft spikes required on golf course. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons members only.
Course designed by: Peter Matkovich
Type: Parklands golf course
Holes: 27
Par: 72
Fairway grass: Kikuyu
Greens grass: Bent Grass
Club Professional: Julian Shaw
Further afield is the 9 hole Kleinmond Golf Course (situated along the R44) and set between magnificent mountains and the sea. Cape flora abounds and whales can often be seen across the bay, making your golfing experience that much more memorable.
In the opposite direction is Gansbaai Golf Course - beautiful sea views along a 9 hole course. An upgrade is due to take place, but is still well worth a visit.
