Montagu Street,
Blanco, George, Western Cape 6530
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The Golf Academy at FancourtThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Residential, woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
Original design by Gary Player. Upgraded by David McLay Kidd (2006).
18-hole golf courses at Fancourt: Links course (par-73, 6930 metres from back tees); Montagu course (par-72, 6714 m); Outeniqua course (par-72, 6312 m). The Bramble Hill course was originally 18-holes (par-70, 5517 m), but now reduced to six holes.
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6 km W of George city centre.
From Cape Town follow the N2 highway direction George. Take exit 425 (George Airport/Herolds Bay) and head north on the R404, direction George Airport/Blanco/Oudtshoorn. After 5.5 km Fancourt is well signposted, on your right off the R404.
Fancourt (Montagu)
The Montagu at Fancourt: Here at one of South Africa's best known golf and leisure resorts, visiting golfers can enjoy three varied and challenging championship golf courses, as well as excellent practice and learning facilities. Of the three, the Montagu and Outeniqua courses are most closely related. Both are beautifully maintained parkland layouts that effortlessly meander across pleasantly undulating terrain.
The Montagu is the longer and arguably tougher of the two parkland layouts, with many wonderfully designed holes. Its extensive upgrade in 2005, which introduced two entirely new holes (the par-4 1st and par-5 9th), has done much to reinforce its high ranking among the elite of South African courses.
Stylish bunkering, fast undulating greens and the ever-present backdrop of the stunning Outeniqua mountains are all hallmarks of the Montagu. Plenty of trees and flowers, and several attractive water features also add to the undoubted charms of this layout, although don't think this pristinely presented course lacks bite.
Several tightish fairways demand accuracy as well as length from the tee, and those water hazards are dangerously in play on several holes, not least at the challenging par-5 18th. Flanking many of the holes, though never too closely, are the distinctive Cape Dutch style villas, with their whitewashed walls and thatched roofs. As the oldest of the Fancourt courses, the Montagu is still in many ways its standard-bearer, even though the Links course now hosts the biggest professional events.
Stay&Play at Fancourt: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Resort guests staying at the Fancourt Hotel can book to play on weekdays and weekends; not open to outside visitors.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies always available.
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The owners and visionaries of Fancourt are Dr Hasso & Sabine Plattner. Hasso Plattner is a highly successful German entrepreneur and co-founder of the software giant SAP.
Golf at Fancourt started with 27-holes constructed in 1990, which were officially opened in 1991. An additional 9-holes were added in 1997 to create today's outstanding duo, the Montagu and Outeniqua courses. The Links course followed in 2000 and Bramble Hill (now reduced to six holes) in 2001.
South Africa's 5th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2023).
Montagu Street, George 6530
+27 (0)44 804 0000
Visit websiteA combination of old world charm, contemporary luxury, three fabulous championship golf courses and full spa facilities, makes Fancourt a distinctive and luxurious Stay&Play location on South Africa's world renowned Garden Route. Guests can choose between a room in the Hotel, the beautifully restored Manor House or one of the many stately Garden Suites and Studios.
Fancourt (The Links, Montagu and Outeniqua courses).
George; Kingswood
Oubaai
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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