Holes That Change with the Wind
Longer Holes, Different Terrain
The course is par 72, with four par threes, ten par fours and four par fives. Par fives come back to back at the sixth and seventh, and the ninth, a par four rated stroke one, makes a tougher end to the outward half than the card suggests. After a par four at the tenth, the eleventh is a par three. Where the fairways open up there is room to let the driver go; elsewhere estate vegetation and slopes squeeze the landing area. A bunker often makes one side of the fairway the better place to approach from. On the exposed holes the coastal breeze calls for a lower approach, while greens framed by trees will hold a higher shot.
Closing with a Par Five
The par-five eighteenth returns toward the clubhouse. Its length leaves most golfers playing three shots to reach the green, especially when wind is against them. The final approach depends on the lie after the second rather than on the overall distance shown on the card. Earlier, the par-three seventeenth offers a different test, with club selection affected by exposure and the location of the day's flag.
Staying on the Estate
Prince's Grant has accommodation, a clubhouse, dining facilities and access to a stretch of North Coast beach. Golf reservations should be made in advance and may be affected by club events. Motorized carts and rental equipment should be requested with the tee time. The course is reached from the N2, and the approach roads can be slow during holiday periods.
Prince's Grant works well as a North Coast round on a privately guided KwaZulu-Natal trip. Nearer Ballito, Zimbali takes its closing holes into coastal forest, and farther south Mount Edgecombe has two parkland courses near Umhlanga. Inland, Champagne Sports Resort below Cathkin Peak plays across the Central Drakensberg foothills.
The Coast around Prince's Grant
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Walking the Beach
The estate's beach is reached through its controlled-access grounds. Swimming conditions are influenced by surf and currents; visitors should heed local warnings and stay within permitted areas. A coastal walk is a good use of the hours after golf.
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KwaDukuza's History
KwaDukuza, formerly Stanger, is closely associated with King Shaka's historical capital. Local heritage sites tell parts of this history. An organized visit provides context that is easily missed on a short stop beside the road.
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North Coast Golf and Travel
On one of our KwaZulu-Natal tours, a North Coast day can be planned around a confirmed tee time. The province's other courses are set out with our South Africa golf vacations, and sightseeing inland is best kept for another day.
