Clovelly Golf Club Highlights
- Championship parkland course
- Top-ranked Cape Town course
- Spectacular views
- Host of many top amateur events
Course Stats
- Designed by Dr. Charles Molteno Murray
- Opened in 1932
- 6,793 yards / 6,211 metres
- Par-72 course
Clovelly Golf Club Packages
South African Cape, Vines & Safari
- 10 Nights Accommodation
- 4 nights at One&Only Cape Town (Cape Town)
- 3 nights at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa (Stellenbosch)
- 2 nights at Lukimbi Safari Lodge (Kruger National Park)
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Steenberg Golf Club
- 1 x round @ Clovelly Country Club
- 1 x round @ Pearl Valley Golf Course
- 1 x round @ Arabella Golf Club
- 1 x round @ Leopard Creek Country Club
- Dinner at La Petite Colombe
- Cape Peninsula tour
- Private Winelands wine tour
£2499
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Overview
Clovelly Golf Club is one of Cape Town's most admired golfing venues, tucked into the Fish Hoek Valley between the Silvermine mountains and False Bay. It's a classic par-72 layout originally designed by Dr Charles Molteno Murray, with the 18-hole course in place by early 1933 and the club officially opened in 1934.
What makes Clovelly Golf Club stand out? Balance. It is scenic, strategic and highly playable. We love it because it challenges good golfers without overwhelming mid-handicappers. That's a rare combination!
The Course
At its heart, Clovelly Golf Club is a championship-style parkland course with a strong tactical edge. Water, bunkering and clever green complexes ask for accuracy and smart placement rather than raw power. The club is consistently recognised among South Africa's notable courses, ranking No. 52 in Golf Digest South Africa's 2025 Top 100.
The setting does plenty of the selling, of course. But Clovelly Golf Club is more than just a pretty backdrop. The routing moves naturally through the valley, and the combination of tree-lined holes, waterways and mountain views gives the round real variety. It feels calm. Then demanding. Then calm again.
Signature Holes
14th Hole
The 14th is one of the most talked-about holes at Clovelly Golf Club. It captures what the course does so well: visual beauty mixed with proper decision-making. Miss your line and the hole can bite. Find the right position and you set up a genuine scoring chance.
18th Hole
The closing hole at Clovelly Golf Club is a fitting finale. It asks for composure when your score matters most, and it brings the round home with the kind of finish golfers remember. A strong closing hole always matters. This one delivers.
The Clubhouse
After the round, the Clovelly Golf Club clubhouse provides the welcoming finish you want from a quality golf day. Expect a relaxed club atmosphere, attractive views across the course, and all the essentials golfers look for before or after play. It rounds off the experience nicely and adds to the club's long-standing reputation on the Cape Peninsula.
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Course Facilities
- Driving range
- Short game practice area
- Putting greens
- Pro shop
- Clubhouse restaurant and bar
- Locker rooms and changing facilities
- Buggy (golf cart) rental
- Electric trolley rental
- Pull trolley rental
- Club hire (subject to availability)
Players' Feedback
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"Had a great time and the booking process was easy and straightforward!"
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"I had a fantastic time booking the weekend away. 10/10 all the way through."
More than a Game!
Getting lifelong friends together
Those hole-in-one moments!
Charity events
Celebratory nights
World class golf experiences
Celebrate the wins!
Laugh with your friends
The Location
Clovelly Golf Club is located in the scenic Fish Hoek Valley on Cape Town's spectacular Cape Peninsula, around 40 minutes from Cape Town city centre. Nestled between the rugged Silvermine mountains and the waters of False Bay, the setting is both peaceful and dramatic. The drive to Clovelly Golf Club is part of the experience, passing through some of the peninsula's most beautiful coastal landscapes. Its position also makes it easy to combine with nearby highlights such as Kalk Bay, Simon's Town and Cape Point, making Clovelly Golf Club an excellent stop on any Cape Town golf itinerary.
