South African Golf Holiday Guide

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 2:14 pm

What Makes South Africa a Good Golf Destination

South Africa is still a bit of a secret amongst golfing enthusiasts worldwide. South Africa has over 450 golf courses, and a number of these golf courses are truly world class. Legends of golf such as Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, Greg Norman and Annika Sorenstam have created signature golf courses in South Africa. Golf is an extremely popular sport in South Africa, and this is due to a large part to the ideal climate that exists in South Africa, and golf can be played throughout the year in most parts of the country.

For the international tourist, a South African golf holiday is financially attractive. This is due to the favorable exchange rate of the South African Rand. Visitors can play world class golf courses under the spectacular African sun, and the green fees will be a fraction of what you would expect to pay in America or Europe. Add to this the cheaper accommodation rates, cheaper restaurants and cheaper travel, and one can see why South African golf holidays are gaining in popularity. For South African accommodation, have a look at the GolfLinx South African Where to Stay Guide.

Because South Africa has a large variety of golf courses, a South African golf holiday can be really interesting and a memorable experience. The many coastal courses provide a tough challenge of golf with dramatic views of the ocean as a backdrop. The bushveld courses offer the unique experience playing golf in the African bush, and the opportunity to see some South African wildlife during a round of golf. For more information about the top golf courses in South Africa, have a look at the Top 100 South African Golf Courses by Golf Digest.

Besides golf, South Africa boasts many tourist attractions. If you are looking to relax, then take advantage of the many miles of unspoilt and exotic beaches. Many swimming beaches are available, which are protected by shark nets, and are safe and clean. A major tourist attraction is the numerous game reserves that exist throughout South Africa. There are 17 South African national parks, and also many private game reserves. South Africa is one of the few countries where you can see the Big Five, which are elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo. South Africa’s spectacular mountain ranges are another popular tourist attraction, and offer many scenic hiking and backpacking trails. Wine lovers cannot afford to miss the Western Cape’s world renowned wine routes.

There are many tour operators that specialize in South African golf holidays. To get a list of tour operators to help you plan a South African golf holiday, simply type the search phrase ’south african golf tours’ into Google.

For more information about South African golf courses, accommodation, news and links, take a look at GolfLinx.co.za – The Golf Directory for South Africa.

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