Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate has four golf courses to offer the golfing visitor.

All the courses are renowned for their amazing year round condition and the attention to detail that is shown.

The Montagu and Outeniqua are two world class parkland layouts rated in the top 10 South African courses.

Both courses are very similar and present a true test of golf in aesthetically beautiful surroundings.

With two 18-hole parkland courses The Outeniqua , that took shape under master golfer Gary Player, worldclass conditioning and a setting that takes in mountains, water and wildlife, there is nothing to beat a Fancourt round. Since Golf at these two courses at Fancourt is limited to members, their guests and resort guests, you will have ample time and space to savour the Fancourt golfing experience.

If you're feeling a little rusty or just want to ease into your game, our Warm-up Area is available to resort guests and members. Here you will be able to make use of a putting and chipping green, green-side and fairway bunkers as well as a full-length driving range.

 Our Warm-up Area is available to resort guests and members. Here you will be able to make use of a putting and chipping green, green-side and fairway bunkers as well as a full-length driving range.

Created from a previously flat piece of land, over 700 000 cubic metres of earth was moved in transforming it into a typical Links style. The course presents undulating windswept terrain, and dune-style landscape and is the only such course in South Africa.

The Links hosted the prestigious golf event, The Presidents Cup in 2003. The event pitched the 12 best American male golfers against the 12 best from an international side (excluding Europe) Players such as Tiger Woods, Davis Love and David Duval competed against players like Ernie Els, Vijay Singh and Nick Price. 

Without doubt it was the biggest golfing event in the history of South African Golf, and ended in a unique self proclaimed draw by Niklaus & Player

Phil Jacobs, chief designer of the Gary Player Design Company says, "Our brief from Fancourt owners, Hasso and Sabine Plattner, was to produce a course that can achieve a ranking within the world's top 100 by 2005. We intend to achieve that goal."

Set to test the best golfer in every way, The Links has some extraordinary holes, like the par-3 second, with its bunker in the heart of the enormous green. Gary Player said, "We included the bunker to break it up, but the front left of the green is severely sloped, so the golfer can use the contours to get the ball near the flag. You will never be stymied by the trap" Player added.

"Words cannot describe this project," Mentz said. "You have to see it, and play it, to believe it, it is awesome and a real honour to have been involved from inception.

In a first for South Africa, the tees and fairways are a mix of four cool season grasses: Kentucky Blue, Rye, Fescue and Bent, with the greens a dominant Bent. These grasses allow for the traditional Pitch and Run shot to be played and also for the ball to 'chase' along the fairways.

The clubhouse at The Links is located only metres from the 18th green, with terraced areas and picture windows, to take maximum advantage of course and mountain views. All in all there is a very special atmosphere.

The modern Clubhouse houses a Golf Shop, where you will find 'International Brands for Rands' . In addition to a wide range of top brands at the lowest prices, there is a same day repair service and free club customization offered. Equipment trade-ins are welcome.

Course rating = 72