Land of Golf and Choo Tjoe

Nestling between the balmy Indian Ocean and the lush Outeniqua mountains is a strip of land that is so naturally diverse and visually alluring that it can only be described as a little bit of heaven on earth.

Rich in wildlife and comprising an assortment of warm water coves, silent lagoons, rust coloured rivers and near impenetrable forests, the Garden Route is a land of nature reserves, safe swimming beaches, signature golf courses and the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe.

A Bye Gone Era of Steam Trains

Once plying a scenic 52 kilometre route that hugged the rugged coastline between George and Mossel Bay, the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe was one of the last remaining steam train services on the planet. Sadly this nostalgic journey into a gracious bye gone era has been discontinued due to flood damage to the railway line.

Garden Route Attractions

Although the Choo Tjoe is fast becoming a distant memory, the Garden Route is aflutter with attractions and activities. Countless beaches provide endless water sport activities, while the wetlands, mountains and forests are home to rare and colourful bird species, in their numbers.

Challenging hiking trails traverse the fynbos clad mountains and permeate deep into the last remaining tracts of afro-montane forest, the secretive dwelling place of ghostly elephant, elusive leopard and shy nocturnal animals seldom seen by man.

South Africa’s premier holiday strip consists of quaint sea-side villages, hamlets built deep in the forest and the bustling commercial and agricultural hub of George, the de facto capital of the Western Cape’s spectacular Garden Route.

South Africa’s Golf Mecca

Long regarded South Africa’s Golf Mecca, George is effectively embraced by some of the most challenging and desirable golf courses in the world, some of which have witnessed the greats of the game – Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen & Phil Mickelson – in action!

Designed by the best in the business and with perfect layouts only surpassed by the natural glory of the Cape Floral Kingdom and the spectacular 360 degree views, George’s signature golf courses include the host of the 2003 Presidents Cup, Fancourt Links and the three adjoining courses – Outeniqua, Montagu and Bramble Hill - the Sally Little Signature Golf Course at Kingswood Golf Estate and one of the oldest courses in the country, George Golf Course.

How to Find a Challenging Signature Golf Course in George

One of the easiest ways of sourcing a signature golf course in George is online. Informative websites will generally provide essential information on the course layout, available golf facilities and current rates.

A leading Garden Route golf resort that offers lifestyle and location over and above the masterful Sally Little Signature Golf Course is the award winning Kingswood Golf Estate.

A comprehensive website provides a synopsis of the area, the facilities and the championship course, while a ‘live’ Tee-Off Time Request Form is designed to expedite the booking process at one of the most challenging and picturesque golf courses along the glorious Garden Route!

Visit the Kingswood Golf Estate website today and join the legions of discerning golfers who select to play golf in South Africa’s biodiversity hot spot.