http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/ 262-543 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/262-steenberg-golf-club.html For my Steenberg Golf Course Review I found the ease of booking the round to be very good and the accessibility of the course is also great. I experienced a warm welcome on arrival and found getting around to be nice and easy. There were caddies readily available and the changing rooms and pro shop were both excellent. There is a great practice range and the putting green was equally good. There is lovely scenery and environment surrounding the course and the atmosphere is perfect for golf. I had a timely tee off and the tees, fairways and greens are all brilliant. There is good course bunkering and course yardage marking throughout the course and I rated the cleanliness and manicuring of the course as 9 out of 10. I maintained a good speed of play during the round and the layout and design of the course presents a good challenge for those who play it. In summary for my Steenberg Golf Course Review I rated my overall enjoyment of the course as 10 out of 10 and think it is superb value for money. ]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:48:26 +0100 137-540 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/137-kuilsrivier-golf-club.html For my Golf Course Review it was my very first game at Kuils River on a Sunday. Was a great experience, except the wind was blistering!!! It can be a bit difficult navigating the course though. Greens were a bit dirty on some holes from all the twigs and leaves being blown onto it by the wind, and also some players were not fixing their pitch marks. There's a special on Sundays for non-members, which I think is fantastic. The whole experience made it easy to get into the game of golf, because most other clubs tend to be purposely unwelcome to beginners. ]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:50:36 +0100 321-538 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/321-kingswood-golf-estate.html Whilst doing my Kingswood Golf Estate Golf Golf Course Review I found it overall to be an excellent experience. Interesting golf challenge in beautiful environment. ]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:36:43 +0100 321-536 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/321-kingswood-golf-estate.html For my Golf Course Review of the Kingswood Golf Estate I thought it was a great course best greens and every hole a new experiance. Maturing well. A must play when you are in George or in the Garden Route. ]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:56:06 +0100 211-535 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/211-pearl-valley-golf-estates.html What an pleasure it was for my Golf Course Review playing at Pearl Valley - although the wind was really howling 24/07/2011, it was still a very enjoyable experience and just more challenging!! From Booiking the course till having that well deserved beer, after fighting the wind and the challenge the course presents, was worth every Rand! Stunning course and very well maintained. Can't wait to visit again, hopefully without any wind. ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:11:54 +0100 196-523 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/196-royal-cape-golf-club.html For my Golf Course Review of the Royal Cape Golf Club What an pleasant experience one will have at this Golf Course! From arrival to departure - AWESOME. Arrived and as you get close to the Clubhouse you get got stopped and your golf bags taken out of your vehicle, only to find them as you enter the pro shop, never seen this at any golf course. After the round, they clean your shoes and golf trolley (the wheels) with the help of their air gun - this is the reason why don't see grass left by the shoes in the clubhouse/bar. When you come into the half way house, there is a designated area for the golf bags to be placed - which is a great idea - seeing you don't have fight through all the golf bags and carts to get into halfway house. Staff is very friendly and helpfull! The course itself I could not fault, stunning greens, fairways and tee boxes. One can really see the pride that is taken in their COURSE. Clean, and green. The atmosphere on the course is relaxed and friendly. Course itself presents a little bit of a challenge but I have played more challenging courses. Wide fairways - but go off the fairway and the beautifull matured trees will challenge you to either - try and go for green or take it safe and tap out to the fairway. Choosing the first option, stike the ball well = no problems, mishit ever so slighlty = BIG trouble. Yardag marking good but can be better as they only have marking in the middle of the fairway - at least there is markings. All in all - can't wait to visit Royal Cape again!! ]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:44:45 +0100 198-522 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/198-clovelly-country-club.html For my Clovelly Country Club Golf Course Review I found ease of booking the round to be very easy along with the course itself being easily accessible. I felt welcomed on arrival and getting around the course was also easy to do. There were excellent caddies and the changing room and Pro shop were also both great. I rated the putting green as 8 out of 10 and the practice range was equally good. The scenery around the course is fantastic and the atmosphere around the course was perfect for golf. I had a timely tee off and the courses tees, fairways and greens were all great and in good nick. The course bunkering and Course yardage marking are well placed and the grounds keepers have done a great job in keeping the course in such good condition. The layout of this course puts forward a good challenge for golfers playing this course and the 19th hole was very enjoyable. In summary for my Clovelly Country Club Golf Course Review I found the course to be very enjoyable to play and rated the value for money as 8 out of 10. ]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:43:55 +0100 395-520 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/395-vredenburg-saldana-golf-club.html Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:38:29 +0100 196-518 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/196-royal-cape-golf-club.html In my Royal Cape Golf Club Golf Course Review I rated the ease of booking the round 7 out of 10. The course has good accessibility and I felt welcomed on arrival. The caddies were great as well as the pro shop and changing rooms being very good. The practice range and putting green are also both great. The surrounding scenery and atmosphere is brilliant. The Tees and Fairways are excellent but the greens could be improved slightly. I had a timely tee off and maintained a good speed of play during the round. The ground keepers have done a good job keeping the course clean and in good condition. The 19th hole is very good and the course layout and design provides a nice challenge to most golfers. Overall in my Royal Cape Golf Club Golf Course Review I really enjoyed playing this course and rated the value for money as 7 out of 10. ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:20:20 +0100 137-495 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/137-kuilsrivier-golf-club.html Whilst doing my Kuilsrivier Golf Club Golf Course Review Apart from the lady in the Pro Shop all staff is very friendly and helpful - she needs a bit of atitude adjustment! Well looked after course, Greens are in the process of "fixing" but are still playable. Some nice and challenging holes, water being brought into play is awesome and a quit a few of the holes as well! Lets not get started on the bunkers!! Good layout with the bunkers which can quickly make it a very difficult hole to finish. Fairways are in good condition, tee boxes in fair condition. Good Value for money and will definately be returning for another round!! Looking forward to visiting Kuilsriver again! ]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:05:47 +0100 235-477 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/235-king-david-country-club.html Personally in my golf course review of the course I think they are on the expensive side for what they offer. The course is definately not better than Bellville Golf Club yet they are more expensive. But that is my opinion - and I'm not affiliated or a member at Bellville. Back to the Golf: The course is in good condition, tee boxes need to be repaired or swapped around more often. To many divets on the tee boxes, especially on the Par 3's where one needs a nice tee box. Plenty of bunkers - litlle bit of water. Fairways are nice and green with a couple of GUR but nothing serious. Trees and scenery on the course is really something to admire together with the views of Table Mountain. The course rough is REALLY rough - once in the rough it is very difficult to get back onto the fairway - makes it interesting though. Breakfast at Halfway House was not to bad, nothing really exciting - but the food came very quickly after order was placed. I expected more from this course seeing the hype around it from a lot of people!! Don't think I will play there very quickly again. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:46:35 +0100 221-475 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/221-devonvale-country-estate.html In my golf course review of the Devonvale Golf Course I found it to be a very well maintaned golf course indeed! Worth Every cent. Greens are nice and soft and can be misjudged very easily. Yardage Marking can be improved on - color marking not always ideal. The Dam is a bit low, but WC Rainy season is upon us so levels should go up nicely again. Challenging cours for beginners with couple of easy holes followed by more challenging ones. All in all - I can't wait to play Devonvale again. ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:10:47 +0000 228-474 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/228-parow-golf-club.html As the title states, Where's the Fairway - that was one of my questions to a fellow golfer on the day, I realy could not see the difference between the fairway and the rough alongside it?? The Greens are in superb condition, slope as it should slope, fast but not over the top fast. Don't like the fact that they water the bunkers in the morning - makes it very difficult to get into the sand, and they do have plenty of bunkers. Even the rough is more sand than bush or rough as it should be. "Wildlife" on the course was really awesome - enjoyed watching them as you wait a couple of minutes for the 4 ball in front of you walking off the green on some of the Par 3, corse speed is fair+ but not as smooth as it could be. Still hade a good time on the Course and will visit again. ]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:42:12 +0000 322-471 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/322-oubaai-golf-resort.html In my golf course review I found this course was the best of all those we played in South Africa in terms on conditioning. Compliments go to their greens team for scoring a 9 out of 10 and the course was well marked for yardages. There was an abundant availability of Buggies/Carts/Caddies which helped to increase the Speed of Play during the Round and it was also a pleasure to have a timely tee off. ]]> Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:13:06 +0000 427-469 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/427-darling-golf-club.html Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:08:59 +0000 224-465 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/224-george-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. This is a true members club. Classic parkland which could almost be in England. Not too hard to walk. Excellent variety of holes which starkly contracts the adjacent Kingswood track. Caddies are great value and knowledgeable. Recommended and a nice change from all the newer tracks in RSA. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:28:20 +0000 214-462 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/214-goose-valley-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. This is a very pleasant track by a small estuary that leads into Plettenburg Bay. The 11th hole is a wonderful looking par-3. If the wind is up then this course would be a challenge. The greens did not roll well and the ball skidded across the surface, rather than rolling consistently. The 18th finishes just in front of the clubhouse, so no slicing into the bar! Good value for the green fee. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:59:58 +0000 229-461 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/229-pezula-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. Pezula is situated on one of Knysna's "Heads". The road to the hotel/clubhouse leads up from the lagoon basin and past the Knysna GC to the clifftop. Upon parking your car you are warmly greeted by a chap in a buggy who takes your clubs and you are directed to the clubhouse nearby. Be sure that you are properly warmed up as the first hole is stroke-1 and the second hole is really tough, too. Buggies are compulsory and when you play the course you can understand why that is. Some of the cart path inclines are exciting to say the least with stunning views of the Indian Ocean at every turn. Often long carries off the tee are needed. We got a green fee discount through our Knysna B&B. Highly recommended. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:53:04 +0000 222-460 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/222-de-zalze-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. And yet another course developed within a residential estate. Overall the course looks good on the eye and doesn't play very difficult. Tees shots are mostly easy with difficulty increasing towards the green. The layout is good with an excellent variety of holes that keeps you interested. The 18th is a tricky short par-4 with a large tree in the fairway and in the way. Very enjoyable. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:42:40 +0000 285-459 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/285-stellenbosch-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. This is a nice parkland course on the outskirts of the pretty university town of Stellenbosch. On entrance the road leads steeply up to the clubhouse. Do not panic! The course is relatively flat and is walkable if the temperatures allow. Some holes look like they've had some development over the years. Pretty views towards the back of the first 9. Off fairway the ground was very powdery and extremely difficult to get a good strike from. Good stocking filler if on tour. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:29:15 +0000 199-457 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/199-erinvale-golf-and-country-club.html Played Jan 2011. This is yet another course within a residential development. The opening hole is a tough par-4 that requires a very long drive to clear large trees that restrict your second long-shot into a difficult green. The front nine's character is flat, but the back nine becomes quite hilly, so take a buggy if you need it. Other than hole 1 the overriding challenge of this course is not off the tees but the approach to, and putting on, very challenging greens. It will be an excellent test of your short game.). One or two holes have been designed with the majestic scenery in-mind. Located not too far from Somerset West (False Bay. Recommended ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:35:58 +0000 196-456 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/196-royal-cape-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. This course is situated south (close to Newlands Cricket Ground) of Cape Town and offers a real break from the majority of newer courses in the Western Cape. It is parkland and a flat and easy walk through mature trees. The clubhouse has an old-world feel which is quite nice. Excellent caddies are available and are inexpensive (NB: they never miss-read a put!). None of the tee shots have 100m+ carries across fynbos that some others courses have which provides a nice rest-bight. Recommended. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:25:15 +0000 262-455 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/262-steenberg-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. Situated in an exclusive residential development outside Cape Town with its own, small, and exclusive hotel and vineyard is Steenburg. Caddies are available and are inexpensive and they greatly add to the enjoyment of the round. This is not an easy track where shaping the ball helps or being ultra-straight off tee and deck. Throughout the vineyard encroaches offering pretty views of a working farm with a backdrop of the hills behind. Some water features make certain holes important to get clubbing right. Yes, it is more expensive than other courses in the area of similar quality, but this shouldn't put you off. Recommended. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:16:15 +0000 190-454 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/190-milnerton-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. This course is just a few minutes drive NW of down-town Cape Town. We played this course as our first upon arrival from the UK where we hadn't been able to play for weeks due to snow. Milnerton's Pro greeted us warmly and asked where his Melton Mowbray pie was (he's originally from Leics). Off we tee'd not having hit a ball for so long and the sun was beating down hard. The views along Milnerton beach on the first few holes are gob-smacking beautiful. Table Mountain is clearly visible and said that we had truly arrived in RSA. The round was slow being almost 5 hours. The residential development that appears on a numbers of holes has been poorly positioned and meant that on one par-4 the men tee'd off far in advance of the ladies tee. Only slightly errant shots would end up on someone's patio. The half-way house was a very quick visit as we were rudely ousted for members wanting to tee-off on the 10th (NB: slow play wasn't our fault, chaps). Anyway the course is a good warm-up track if you haven't hit a ball for a period of time, so play it early on your tour. ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:58:45 +0000 211-453 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/211-pearl-valley-golf-estates.html Played Jan 2011. This is a Jack Nicolas design and will cost you a pretty penny to play (it was 20% more expensive than any other of the 14 courses we played in Western Cape). But let's put the green fee to one side as we have travelled 6,000 miles to play here. The welcome is 5-star and you are treated 5-star. The practice facilities are marvellous. The greens very quick. The course design is 5-star too. There is not hole where JN hasn't made you think, "...how am I going to get to the green?". You have to plot your way round this track. There is no rest. As a championship test this was the best we played in RSA. Maybe not the most dramatic scenery, but a must if you've travelled a long way to the wonderful country. A must play. ]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:10:13 +0000 354-452 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/354-arabella-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. This was one of the courses I was truly looking forward to playing amongst our 14 others. The hour-plus journey from our base in Stellenbosch seemed a worthwhile investment. In the reception area they declared themselves in the top elite few courses of RSA. Having played it and many others in the Western Cape I can say that we were a little disappointed. Sure there are some nice holes along the estuary, but many of the other holes are simply dull. Sorry, but this course wasn't in our top-5 of the 14 we played. ]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:01:44 +0000 284-451 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/284-atlantic-beach-golf-club.html Played Jan 2011. As with many newer tracks in RSA this course meanders through a residential housing development. But do not let this put you off. The set-up of the course was almost like striking the ball off the hallowed turf in Scotland (except a wee bit warmer). The opening hole welcomes you with a wide fairway that gently gets you into the swing of things, but thereafter more tricky features come into play and the wind starts to take its toll. Springbok dance across the fairway which reminds you that you're in the southern hemisphere and not the north. Extensive waste areas come into play on a number of holes as well as fynbos (RSA heather and scrub up to 6 feet high) that gobbles up stray balls off their line. The green fee is good value and only 30 mins drive north of Cape Town. Highly recommended ]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:53:12 +0000 399-450 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/399-wellington-golf-club.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:07:56 +0000 478-449 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/478-kleinmond-golf-course.html If you can afford Arabella, you'll play there instead. Or perhaps you'll drive to Hermanus. Either way, if you're in the area for a few days then Kleinmond is worthy of at least 9 holes of your time. The course is clever in design and uses the lower slope of the mountain-side to good effect. A stream that runs through the courses comes into play often and whilst Kleinmond is not very narrow, stray shots may result in penalty drops for those to agressive or off-line. I'm not sure I'd drive to Kleinmond from Cape Town for a round, but if I was staying in Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay or the general area I'd take my clubs with and try squeeze in at least 1 round. ]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:27:25 +0000 79-448 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/79-hermanus-golf-club.html Hermanus is a lovely place to visit and the course a special place to play. It's way to busy in the Dec/Jan holidays, but if you have the inclination an overnight stay during non-peak times at a local B&B and all 27 holes is a great time out. With 27 holes it's easy to get on the course and with the friendliest Pro Shop in the Western Cape your needs are sure to be accommodated. The design is clever, challenging and ultimately good golf is rewarded. Weak golf will be found out by the tricky green complexes, but the course is playable for all levels. ]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:20:23 +0000 111-447 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/111-caledon-golf-club.html Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:41:35 +0000 110-446 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/110-bredasdorp-golf-club.html Bredasdorp is not a course you're going to go out of your way for so most likely you'll play there on invite during a festival week or whilst on holiday in Arniston area. In that case you'll find a friendly, well designed course with good use of doglegs and a comfortable outing. Follow the snaking doglegs or cut corners the choice of risk makes for an interesting test and I would recommend you find place in your car for your club if you're going on holiday to Agulhas or Arniston. ]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:31:58 +0000 114-445 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/114-ceres-golf-club.html Ceres is a clever narrow course requiring accuracy and course management, but equally the long par 4's require a good long drive if an easy second is expected. With trees lining at least one side of every fairway it is possible to be on the fariway, but have to shape your approach around an infringing tree. With that in mind make a point of looking at future holes as you play and try work out where you may want to be later. The par 5 8th has water fronting the green which is not easily visible from the fairway so think carefully before playing. ]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:24:43 +0000 285-443 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/285-stellenbosch-golf-club.html The Stellenbosch area offers beautiful scenery and the course is well-located making it aesthetically pleasing. Summer can be hot, so morning rounds are recommended. Follow your round with a visit to the wine-route to make a day trip to the area. The design is clever, but simple and the nuances are subtle. An interesting test with good variation and while the course plays long it is not too tough. ]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:07:15 +0000 362-442 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/362-worcester-golf-club.html The design is good and Worcester is not a pushover. The rough is penal and you will find a gravellish hard lie if you find your ball. Take an old second hand 7iron or PW to get out of trouble and save your clubs. But don't let that comment put you off playing the course. The clubhouse is outdated, but not likely to change some may prefer a drive into town instead of eating at the course. If you're lucky though, take up the offer to be part of festival week where the braais are started early and there's lots of meat and beer. ]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:01:12 +0000 367-441 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/367-robertson-golf-club.html This course has recived mixed reviews, so my positive thoughts will not match all, but the course is a friendly, cleverly flowing test that offers a variety of holes demanding a test of all parts of the game. It is worth a day trip out from Cape Town and makes for a super offering if you are planning a trip maybe including Worcester and Ceres as well. Look out for an amazing farmstall on the left as you enter Robertson, it's great fare at great value. ]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:52:19 +0000 222-436 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/222-de-zalze-golf-club.html De Zalze has to be one the best local course. Both in terms of value as well as quality. Without the trees one would find on a parklands layout, Dez has used bunkers and hole shape to define holes which are both challenging for the aggressive and friendly for the conservative. A series of great risk/reward holes makes Dezalze a brilliant match play venue. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:00:33 +0000 268-435 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/268-strand-golf-club.html Like many cape courses Strand is defended by the wind. No wind and although it's not a pushover, it is comfortably simple in playability. Add the wind, the bent trees indicate the prevailing direction, and suddenly Strand is a tough challenge of mental strength as much as of skill. Hang in and know that everyone else is struggling too. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:55:38 +0000 346-434 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/346-somerset-west-country-club.html The members make this venue so if you get an invite to play with a member off you go. If you have a group of new golfers wanting a friendly course not overloaded with player traffic it's good too. But if you object to crossing roads and railway lines and like courses to flow smoothly you'll probably be disappointed. Technically the holes are good, but simple and without the wind as defence one could have a great low round. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:51:04 +0000 199-433 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/199-erinvale-golf-and-country-club.html After Pearl Valley and Arabella as the greater Cape Town's top 2 courses, Erinvale must be in contention for third best, albeit by a distance. The course presents well, is always in good condition (other than when it's really wet) and is a fair challenge to both good and weak player alike. Try play there in the March to May period when the tourists have left, the wind has dropped adn before the rains start - it's perfect. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:45:41 +0000 130-432 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/130-helderberg-village-golf-club.html Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:39:48 +0000 221-431 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/221-devonvale-country-estate.html One does not want to push accommodation when reviewing a course, but an overnight stay at the Devon Vale hotel will make the experience that bit more complete. Ideally one wants to be coming up 18 around 18h30 and then get a nice early start at 06h30 the next morning, so where else would you stay? DV is a good course that is worthy of a visit. Perhaps too many holes set up for a draw of the tee meaning slicers may get frustrated, but overall the shot offerings are good and the test is fair. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:35:53 +0000 211-430 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/211-pearl-valley-golf-estates.html Ok - it's too pricey. Who can justify so much for a round of golf?? But get an invite or a great Winter special and if you don't make a plan to get to PV at least once a year you are missing out bigtime. Pearl is a superb test of golf on a top conditioned track that is negative only in a few deja vu feelings on some holes. Sharpen your iron play on the driving range as Pearl is an awesome "second shot" course and will test every iron in your bag. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:29:41 +0000 250-429 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/250-the-boschenmeer-gcc.html Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:23:24 +0000 364-428 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/364-paarl-golf-club.html Paarl can get really hot in Summer and a waywad drive into the rough is met at least with cool shade from the abundance of trees that come into play. When one thinks of parklands one thinks of dams, streams, maybe a river flowing by, trees with a reasonable amount of bird life. Paarl is a great representation of a good parklands course and will be njoyed by all golfers of all levels as a very pleasant outing. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:17:35 +0000 137-427 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/137-kuilsrivier-golf-club.html Kuilsriver is one of those courses that after you play the first time you'll say "now that I know this, I'll do that next time". Not obvious first time round, but Kuilsriver is fair and friendly and challenging. A nice place to visit and value for money is good if you lower your expectations. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:04:37 +0000 267-426 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/267-simons-town-country-club.html It's far from town and by the time you've driven their you've gone past 10 other courses all more likely to be played. If you're in the area with time on your hands go play 9 and enjoy the feel of club on ball, but don't go looking for a technical challenge. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:57:40 +0000 201-425 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/201-durbanville-golf-club.html Another on a list of many good member's courses not trying to challenge the top estates, but working hard to make the members are looked after. The course flows simply and although not very demanding can be tough if you are way of line. Although the South Easter hurts everyone D/ Ville is arguably easier than most when the wind comes up and worth a visit. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:35:49 +0000 194-424 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/194-bellville-golf-club.html Bellvile has a reputation for being too hilly. On hot sunny days thrombosis hill is aptly named, but the sidehill run-offs are manageable and Bellville is interesting in that not many courses offer the variety of lies on offer. The variations will test your understanding of how the different lie of the ball affects the ball flight. The middle of the fairway is often no the right line of fhe tee. Aim to high edge and let the sidehill run return to ball to the middle. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:58:22 +0000 228-423 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/228-parow-golf-club.html Chances are members are happy a the many positive changes, but visitors are not likely to flock. Parow is player friendly and new golfers (young or beginners) will do well to visit a quiteish Parow and experience a fair course that does not stress. The condition ismoderate at best, but the greens are true and good golf is rewarded whilst poor golf is not severely punished. Possbily the best value membership in the Cape Town area. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:42:33 +0000 284-422 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/284-atlantic-beach-golf-club.html Yes - it is tough and yes you will lose balls - especially in the wind. But AB is the local links and if you want to experience true links golf you need to play AB. Driver is not a must and intelligent play is to hit lower shots that roll forever rather than high-flying drives. Some shots may appear blind, but play what you see and trust that if you can't see trouble over a blind ridge then there isn't any. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:30:50 +0000 190-421 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/190-milnerton-golf-club.html The mebers are always happy, so it may be a good course to join and visitors to Cape Town should play because it's well located with views of Table Mountain and a 7 iron from the sea. But it's not a wow course and local non-members will play less often, although a few visits a year are a must. Winter is normally a good time to avoid the South Easter and make sure your tee off is from the first. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:21:14 +0000 227-420 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/227-mowbray-golf-club.html It would be unrealistic to review Mowbray and not mention the greens are their weakness. They are improved, but golfers used to the over-watered receptive spinning greens in the vicinty will be disappointed that the greens don't hold as well as they should. That aside the course is still a good design and the positive changes to the atmospehere and service levels etc within the clubhouse region makes Mowbray a very pleasant round and place to visit. They do a great lunch in their restaurant too. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:09:44 +0000 215-419 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/215-rondebosch-golf-club.html The noisy highway is ever present and perhaps off-putting, but it's a course in the middle of a large city so it's going to be noisy. Actually, there something pleasant about teeing off while guys are stuck in traffic and your putts roll faster than the cars are travelling. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:04:27 +0000 146-418 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/146-metropolitan-golf-club.html A good upgrade to a friendly in the centre of town. The 2 nines are different, but a quick 9 holer is going to be most popular. Players go past the clubhouse a few times and speed of play is affected by golfers popping in for an unscheduled stop. This is irritating rather than serious, but the flow of play is not good. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:56:18 +0000 235-417 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/235-king-david-country-club.html They can't change the location, but they have improved the course generally with large clean-ups and rough cutting. KD will always be a good challenge and is now more player friendly and visually pleasing. Worth playing for sure. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:49:39 +0000 196-416 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/196-royal-cape-golf-club.html A tradional good course that never lets up. Demanding good tee-shots, good approaches AND a good short game. A great challenge, but one that leaves me tired rather than excited. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:42:14 +0000 262-415 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/262-steenberg-golf-club.html Close to Cape Town it's maybe the best, but it's pricey to play. Highly recommended if you get an invite. It' 5 star treatment so enjoy. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:38:50 +0000 231-414 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/231-westlake-golf-club.html When the wind blows it's always a crosswind so make allowances. The greens break away from the mountain - always. If you can't see the break, it's away from the mountain. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:35:26 +0000 198-413 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/198-clovelly-country-club.html Nice quiet treat not far from Town ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:29:05 +0000 111-409 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/111-caledon-golf-club.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:49:53 +0000 478-408 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/478-kleinmond-golf-course.html Kleinmond is also a small town but with a prestige golf course, heading into the mountains with spectacular views of the ocean not to far away surrounded by the mountains. Very well looked after golf course, stunning greens, awesome fairways and bunkers not so forgiving. People are friendly yet very strict which is needed on a golf course. Would recommend this course to anyone looking for a relaxing game of golf!! ]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:41:54 +0000 79-407 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/79-hermanus-golf-club.html Great experience to play this 27 hole course!-worth a visit ! ]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:38:09 +0000 427-406 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/427-darling-golf-club.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:37:43 +0000 146-405 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/146-metropolitan-golf-club.html Really stunning scenery that this course offers. Table Mountain, Signal Hill and then the New Stadium all together makes awesome experience. Course is new lay out thank to the stadium taking some space up of the older Metropolitan. Faiways are nice and wide, making it easier for beginners, greens are soft making it a bit more challenging for spin and tricky to read. Overall excellent experience!! ]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:29:40 +0000 194-404 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/194-bellville-golf-club.html One of the more beautifull courses I have played! Greens needs a little bit of TLC but i have seen a lot worse on some courses. Fairways looks and feels stunning, bunkers are well placed. Water Holes are very interesting and can be very intimidating at times. LOVE this course!! ]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:22:46 +0000 201-403 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/201-durbanville-golf-club.html Pleasurable Experience all round. Friendly staff, halway house fully equipped with quick turn around time once order has been taken with wide variety of choice. Can't wait to play Durbanville again. Course is very well maintaned with lovely scenery and challenging holes! ]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:16:35 +0000 349-98 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/349-malmesbury-golf-club.html Truly a Highly recommended golf course! Staff always friendly and willing to assist, Halfway house food is superb. Course itself is in excellent condition. ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 09:41:48 +0100 364-89 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/364-paarl-golf-club.html I have played Paarl Golf Course many times when visiting South Africa and have always found it to be a very good test of golf. The course is well maintained with excellent greens and fairways. The Pro's Shop is well stocked and all the Club's staff are very welcoming and helpful. The course is set in the Paarl Valley with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It has an excellent 19th. The Club is highly recommended. When visiting Paarl I always stay at Alba House B & B which provides superb, relaxing accomodation and is extremely efficiently run by Ivana and John Decker. They are the most welcoming and hospitable hosts and go out of their way to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. John is a recent ex captain of Paarl GC. Alba House is located high up in wonderful gardens with perhaps one of the largest swimming pools I have seen in a private house and is within a 3 km drive of Paarl GC. It has commanding views across the valley to the mountains. Alba House and Paarl GC provide a perfect combination for a very memorable stay and golfing experience. ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:12:32 +0000 111-86 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/111-caledon-golf-club.html Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:43:03 +0000 354-82 http://www.rateyourcourse.co.za/component/content/article/57-western-cape-golf-courses/354-arabella-golf-club.html Great place to play ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:42:48 +0000