Cotswold Downs boasts one of South Africa’s finest and most impeccably manicured golf courses. Designed by Peter Matkovich to USGA specifications, this magnificent 18-hole championship parklands type course blends seamlessly with its surrounds, and features bent grass greens, undulating fairways and outstanding natural water features. A mixture of cool-season and summer grasses allow the course to be lush all year round.
The fairways are punctuated by dams, wetlands and ponds that attract a variety of birds and insects, and the course is laid out in such a way as to allow golfers to enjoy the natural surrounds thanks to excellent elevation techniques and the clever placement of tee boxes.
Both beginners and experienced golfers will find the course challenging but enjoyable, and at a length of 6193 metres, golfers can expect the odd long par 5 which will test their driving skills, with cleverly placed bunkers and water hazards adding to the challenge.
Carts compulsory: |
Yes |
Pull Carts: |
No |
Caddy’s Compulsory: |
No (No Caddies Available) |
Member days: |
No members only days, however, we do have various member groups that play on a Wednesday and Friday afternoon as well as Saturday morning and afternoon |
Type of Course: |
Parklands |
Walkable: |
No – However, we do let the school matches walk as well as residents for 9 holes after the field |
Course rating: |
Club 72, Ladies 70 |
Course Designer: |
Peter Matkovich |
How old is the golf course: |
14 years – Opened in 2006 |
Difficulty of course: |
Average with exceptionally well-manicured greens |
Signature hole (s): |
1st, 5th, 17th and 18th |
Awards / Accolades |
Best new course of the year 2007, best maintained course in KZN |
Celebrity Visits: |
Man pro’s including Charl Schwartzel, Many Springbok and New Zealand rugby players |
Dress Code: |
Golfing attire – No tee shirts and Jeans |
Handicap policy: |
No restrictions on handicap for golfers wanting to play on our course |
Warm up / Practice facilities: |
Yes – Putting Green, Chipping area and Practice bunker |