St Francis Links is a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. It was voted the Best New Course in South Africa in 2007 and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 10 golf courses in the country. The Golden Bear, rated by many as the greatest golfer of all time, said St Francis Links may well be “…the best golf course I have ever seen”. The Links surpasses every expectation, every time and is not to be missed on any golfing holiday itinerary.
Age-old golfing traditions combined with modern facilities, a challenging course, pristine natural surrounds and superb personal service, to create a memorable golfing experience where all are most welcome.
Carts compulsory: |
No |
Pull Carts: |
Yes – Optional |
Caddy’s Compulsory: |
No – Not allowed |
Member days: |
Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings |
Type of Course: |
Links |
Walk able: |
Yes |
Course rating: |
5th in South Africa |
Course Designer: |
Jack Nicklaus |
How old is the golf course: |
14 years in December 2020 |
Difficulty of course: |
74.1/147 from the club tees |
Signature hole (s): |
All of them |
Awards / Accolades |
Ranked number 5 in SA in 2020 / Best New Course in South Africa in 2007 |
Celebrity Visits: |
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player |
Dress Code: |
Golfing Attire |
Handicap policy: |
None |
Warm up / Practice facilities: |
Yes – Putting Green and Driving Range |