Fancourt Links Course Highlights
- One of the best ranked courses in the southern hemisphere
- Gary Player design
- Dramatic Outeniqua Mountain backdrop
- Pure links-style experience
Course Stats
- Designed by Gary Player
- Opened in 2000
- 7,516 yards / 6,538 meters.
- Par-73 course
Fancourt Links Course Packages
Fancourt & Safari Escape
- 8 Nights Accommodation
- 5 nights at the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate
- 3 nights at the Gondwana Kwena Lodge
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Fancourt Links Course
- 1 x round @ Fancourt Montagu Course
- 1 x round @ Fancourt Outeniqua Course
- 2 x safari days @ Gondwana Game Reserve
- All Transfers
£1799
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Overview
The Fancourt Links Course is widely regarded as South Africa's premier championship layout. Opened in 2000 and redesigned in 2005, this Gary Player masterpiece was built to replicate the feel of a traditional British Isles links - firm turf, strategic bunkering, and relentless wind exposure.
It's walking-only. Pure. Tournament-proven.
Playing to a par 73 and stretching to 7,516 yards, the Fancourt Links Course demands precision, patience, and intelligent course management. This isn't target golf. It's strategic golf!
If you're building a bucket-list itinerary, the Fancourt Links Course belongs at the very top.
The Course
The Fancourt Links Course was constructed on a former airfield, allowing architects to sculpt dramatic dunes and rolling fairways from scratch. The result? A layout that looks and feels completely natural.
Expect:
- Revetted bunkers with steep faces
- Expansive fescue fairways
- Large, undulating greens
- Constant exposure to coastal winds
There's room from the tee - but miss in the wrong place and recovery becomes complicated. The Fancourt Links Course rewards creativity and disciplined shot-making. You'll use every club in the bag.
From the back tees, it's a championship test. From forward tees, it's still exacting. Every yard matters!
Signature Holes
7th Hole - Par 4
A strategic mid-length par 4 that perfectly captures the ethos of the Fancourt Links Course. Fairway bunkers shape the ideal line from the tee, while a subtly contoured green demands a precise approach. Play conservatively, and you'll face a testing up-and-down.
18th Hole - Par 5
A superb closing hole. At over 570 yards, this par 5 tempts the long hitter but punishes indecision. Strategic bunkering guards the lay-up zone, and the approach must carry trouble into a firm, fast green set beneath the Outeniqua Mountains.
The Clubhouse
The Fancourt Links Course clubhouse is understated, refined, and purpose-built for serious golfers.
Post-round, you can analyse your strategy over a drink while overlooking the 18th green. And you will want to analyse it - the Fancourt Links Course lingers in the mind long after the final putt drops!
For golfers seeking world-class conditioning, tournament pedigree, and authentic links golf in the Southern Hemisphere, the Fancourt Links Course sets the benchmark
Course Facilities
- Driving range
- Short game area
- Putting green
- Pro shop
- Locker rooms
- Clubhouse
- Trolley rental
- Caddie service
Players' Feedback
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"Had a great time and the booking process was easy and straightforward!"
"Would definitely recommend using Groupia to arrange similar events."
"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
The Fancourt Links Course is located in George, along South Africa's renowned Garden Route in the Western Cape. Positioned between the Indian Ocean and the dramatic Outeniqua Mountains, the setting is as strategic as it is scenic. George Airport is just 10 minutes away, with direct connections from Cape Town and Johannesburg, making access straightforward for international and domestic travellers alike. The coastal climate provides year-round playing conditions, with wind frequently shaping the challenge. For golfers combining championship golf with world-class scenery, the Fancourt Links Course enjoys one of the most compelling locations in global golf.
