The Garden Route stretches from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape all the way to Storms River in the Eastern Cape. The mild climate and the spectacular coastal scenery makes this unique stretch of South Africa, a golfer's paradise.
Knysna is the perfect location with 14 golf courses within 1 hour.
18 Holes, 6406 meters, Par 72
This spectacular, manicured golf course, with undulating terrain and magnificent views over the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon, is a must for every golfer.
The course, largely designed by nature with immaculate bent-grass greens, will provide challenges to the expert, yet accessible to the every day player. The 14th and 15th holes, which play along the steep cliffs above the Indian Ocean, are an experience not to be missed.
A short 2 minutes drive from STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
Click here for reservations and enquiries18 Holes, 5924 meters, Par 73, Men's rating 71
This very popular holiday course with meandering salt-water marsh hazards and abundant bird life has magnificent bent-grass greens and views over the lagoon. The course is challenging and the beautiful picturesque surroundings make it an absolute pleasure to play.
About 300 meters below STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
Click here for reservations and enquiries18 Holes, 6095 meters, Par 72
18 holes designed by Jack NICKLAUS, the golden Bear himself and built in two natural amphitheatres glorious views from every corner of the course. Golf at Simola is a sublime experience.
A short 10 minutes drive from STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
Click here for reservations and enquiries18 Holes, 5926 meters, Par 72
This highly rated undulating course, set in a proclaimed nature reserve, has lush green fairways, a sweeping tree-line and new bent-grass greens. Accuracy is essential for coping with Piesang River which flows through it.
About 20 minutes drive from STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
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The Goose Valley Golf course is situated in pristine surroundings, only 2 km from Plettenberg Bay and bordering on the Keurbooms lagoon.
A short 20 minutes drive from STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
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This golf course is among the oldest in the country with its natural beauty, enhanced by lavish flora, well-established trees, large dam and the spectacular back-drop of the Outeniqua Mountain Range.
About 45 minutes drive from STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
Click here for reservations and enquiriesLocated on 350 acres of glorious countryside at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains close to George.
About 1 hour drive from STANNARDS GUEST LODGE.
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