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Plettenberg Bay Golf Club

Plettenberg Bay | South Africa
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Tranquil Parkland Golf in the Garden Route Nature Reserve

Plettenberg Bay Country Club offers a refined parkland experience set within a proclaimed nature reserve — fairways framed by indigenous forest, fynbos, and quiet streams rather than housing. It balances visitor-friendly access with serious design and conditioning, making it a calm, polished stop for discerning Garden Route travellers.

Plettenberg Bay Country Club in a nature reserve setting with tree-lined fairways
Course Type
Parkland (Nature Reserve; Visitor Friendly)
Course Designer
Roger Hawtree; upgrades by Rob O’Friell
Course Length
± 6,057 m (from Championship Tees)
Holes
18
Par
72
Closest Town
Plettenberg Bay (Garden Route, Western Cape)
Phone
+27 44 533 2132
Green Fee (18 holes)
± ZAR 900 (visitor access — confirm current pricing when booking)

General Course Information


Area and Setting

Set within a protected nature reserve just outside town, the course is remarkably serene — tree-lined corridors, indigenous vegetation, and birdlife replacing the usual estate housing. The atmosphere is quietly immersive and quintessentially Garden Route, with glimpses of forested valleys and tranquil water features punctuating the round.

Presentation is classic parkland: tidy kikuyu fairways, smooth receptive greens, and clean mowing lines that highlight subtle shaping. It’s a layout crafted for walkability and rhythm — welcoming for mixed-ability groups yet sufficiently strategic to engage experienced players who prize accuracy and touch.

Layout and Signature Holes

Streams and ponds are woven into the routing with restraint, asking for thoughtful angles rather than pure power. Early holes introduce water and tree framing; the back nine settles into a peaceful valley with standout par fours that reward placement from the tee and precise approaches to subtly contoured greens. Bunkering is purposeful, influencing decision-making without overshadowing the natural setting.

Best Time of Year for a Round

The region’s temperate climate supports year-round play. Spring and autumn are particularly comfortable for walking with calm air and long views; summer is lush and bright with early tee times recommended; winter often brings crisp, clear days and beautifully quick surfaces after cold fronts pass.

Riaan's Activity Recommendations in the Area


1

Robberg Peninsula Walk

A short drive from the club — boardwalks and cliff paths with sweeping ocean views, frequent seal sightings, and spectacular golden-hour light.

2

Beacon Isle Sundowners

Unwind beside the surf after your round — relaxed coastal atmosphere and horizon-to-horizon sunsets over the bay.

3

Nature Reserve Birding Loop

Take a gentle post-round stroll through the adjacent reserve trails — indigenous forest, calm water, and rich birdlife in a peaceful setting.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Curated By: Riaan Viljoen