St Francis Bay Golf Club

Share

Course Description:

St Francis Bay Golf Club is renowned country-wide for its warm hospitality and great club spirit – which has been the essence of the club over the years and continues to grow. For all golfers, especially those visiting the Eastern Cape in South Africa, the opportunity to visit St Francis Bay Golf Club for a couple of rounds should not be missed.

Situated in one of South Africa’s (if not the worlds) most exclusive locations, St Francis Bay Golf Course has been fashioned on an incredible piece of estate that overlooks the ocean that the town of St Francis Bay is built up against. The club, originally a nine hole course designed by Robert Grimsdell and funded by Leighton Hulett in 1975 was for private use but has since then incurred dramatic changes and a further 9 added by Maxwell in 1999 resulted in the 18 hole it is today.

The par 71, of moderate length, provides a challenge and breaking par on this “thinking” course is going to prove to be a challenge. Fail or succeed there’s always the 19th to work out just what happened!

St Francis Bay Golf Club – Info and Other Data:

Carts compulsory:
No
Pull Carts:
Yes
Caddy’s Compulsory:
No
Member days:
NA
Type of Course:
Links / Parklands
Walkable:
Yes
Course rating:
Par 71 – slope 123
Course Designer:
Robert Grimsdell / Maxwell Hulett
How old is the golf course:
 45 years – opened in 1975
Difficulty of course:
Player friendly, however the coastal winds can make it challenging when they pick up
Signature hole (s):
 8th and 12th
Awards / Accolades
Top 100 by Golf Digest SA
Celebrity Visits:
Wallie Coetsee and James Kamte, both Sunshine Tour Players
Dress Code:
 Golf Attire
Handicap policy:
No
Warm up / Practice facilities:
Putting Green, Chipping Area, Practice Bunker and Hitting Nets

Course Layout:

Course Facilities

The newly constructed clubhouse provides a spectacular view of the town of St Francis Bay. Treat yourself to a sumptuous breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Links Lighthouse Restaurant, or simply enjoy drinks at Jack’s Bar. The clubhouse facility also provides for special functions, boasts a conference room and two lounges, hosts locker room facilities and a well-stocked pro shop. A large putting and chipping area is situated next to the clubhouse.

The Aqua Spa and Skin Clinic provides delightful treatments varying from massages to aromatherapy and detoxing.

Other golfing facilities include a halfway house and a 20-bay driving range with bunkering, putting greens and target areas. Golfers can book for lessons on request.

Other activities

Discover the town of St Francis Bay, famous for its pristine beaches and water-sport activities such as swimming, wind-surfing, snorkeling, diving and fishing.

Golf

  • 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship golf course
  • BEST NEW COURSE IN SOUTH AFRICA  Golf Digest 2007 | #9 GOLF COURSES IN SOUTH AFRICA Golf Digest 2012
  • BEST CONDITIONED COURSE IN THE EASTERN CAPE Golf Digest 2012
  • FIVE STAR GOLF EXPERIENCE Compleat Golfer 2007-2012
  • BEST CLUB RECEPTION VENUE IN SOUTH AFRICA 2010 and 2011, African Bridal Industry Academy Award
  • Driving range
  • Putting & chipping area
  • Halfway house (open for breakfast and lunch)
  • Pro Shop (Cutter & Buck, AHEAD, Annika and more)
  • Top line Mizuno, Adams and Taylormade Rental Clubs (R290)
  • Locker Rooms
  • Golf carts (45 Club Car President Electric cars with VISAGE touch-screen GPS))

Clubhouse

  • 1 x restaurant (the Lighthouse Restaurant) open 7 days and 5 nights
  • 1x bar (Jack’s Bar – a tribute to the legend)
  • 2 x lounges
  • 1 x conference room (up to 100 seats)
  • Spa (featuring Dermalogica products)

Other

  • High-speed internet access
  • Amex, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

DRESS CODE

MENS LADIES
ON GOLF COURSE Soft spikes, long or above ankle length short socks, Long trousers or shorts and collared shirts. Soft spikes, long trousers, shorts and capri pants.
BAR Collard shirts, long trousers or shorts, shoes and socks. No bare feet, slip slops or slippers. No bare feet, slip slops or slippers.
LOUNGE AND PATIO Standard club sporting attire (i.e. tennis, bowls and golf) or smart casual wear. No bare feet, slip slops or slippers. Jeans are permitted. No jogger shorts, gym or beach wear.

Please refer to the website for more information.

Opening Times

OPEN DAILY
WED TO MON 07h00
TUESDAYS 07h30

St Francis Golf Course Fees 2013 / 2014

  • Non Affiliated – R525 p.p – Greenfees only
  • Affiliated – R425 p.p  – Greenfees only

Reservations are to be made with the Club directly.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Subject to terms & conditions. Prepaid on behalf of client.

Directions

By Air: Port Elizabeth

By Road: The Humansdorp turnoff is on the N2, 70kms from PE and 120kms from Knysna, from the turnoff head to Humansdorp, 5kms from the offramp. Go straight through the town and at the T section at the end off town, turn left to St Francis Bay, St Francis Links will be on the right, 16km from Humansdorp.

Download the PDF

Contact Details

  • Jeff Clause, CEO, PGA Director of Golf
  • St Francis Links (Main number): 0027+042-200-4500
  • Golf Bookings: 042-200-4502
  • Justin Roux – Golf Coordinator, Head PGA Professional: golf@stfrancislinks.com

 

 

Share