Howard St, Hunters Home,
Knysna, Western Cape 6570
Office
+27 (0)44 384 1150Pro shop
+27 (0)44 384 1150Fax
+27 (0)44 384 1033Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Chris Dixon (Head Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and woodland.
Designer:
Phillip Basson
-34.058454
23.078863
64 km E of George
Just over 1 km from the centre of Knysna, heading east, turn off the N2 into George Rex Drive. Take the fourth turn left into Howard Street. Follow the road all the way around behind the golf course until you find the car park and clubhouse on your right.
Knysna
Knysna Golf Club: Although not as dramatic as some of its more recently established neighbours (especially Pezula and Simola), Knysna Golf Club has often been described as one of the hidden gems on the Garden Route.
Adjacent to and at the same level as the Knysna lagoon, this flattish parkland layout is the "senior" course in the area by a considerable number of years. It is also one that has made excellent efforts to keep abreast of the changing demands of golf. The challenge of playing Knysna's generally tree-lined holes, has been beefed-up with the recent upgrading of the greens, addition of new bunkers, and extension of the tidal pools to create additional water hazards.
The proximity of water to many greens, on occasions almost surrounding them, ensures that on both the front and back nine loops, good course management and shot-making will be required to score well. The surrounding hills provide a pleasantly scenic backdrop, while a wonderful array of flora and fauna will give you plenty to look out for on the course itself. Photos courtesy of Mrs. Sarah James.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
Limited
The popular town of Knysna, which many would describe as the oyster capital of South Africa, is certainly one of the busiest tourist destinations on the Garden Route. The quality and variety of golf on offer in and around Knysna, is also a major plus factor.
Knysna's colourful history spans the days of sailing ships, timber extraction and even a brief period of gold discovery. The vast, indigenous forests just to the north of Knysna became an invaluable source of timber for buildings, ships and wagons from the mid- 1700s onwards. The forests are still home to the only forest-dwelling elephants in South Africa.
South Africa's 75th best course (SA's Top 100 Courses, 2024).
22a Dikkop Street, Knysna
+27 (0)44 382 4656
Visit websiteAccommodation at the Lagoona Inn is modern, en-suite, with sliding doors and sun shutters which open onto your private balcony or garden frontage. The Inn is ideally located in the picturesque town of Knysna, and exudes warmth and friendliness from its Austrian host Gunter Pichler and wife Alison.
No
Knysna; Pezula; Simola
Plettenberg Bay; Goose Valley (35 km)
The Point, Eastford, Knysna 6570
+27 (0)44 382 6750
Visit websiteIn the heart of the Garden Route, nestled on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon, with dramatic views, lies this exclusive 5-star Country House Hotel. The suites have been luxuriously furnished and styled for ultimate comfort, most with uninterrupted views of the Lagoon.
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Knysna; Pezula; Simola
Plettenberg Bay; Goose Valley (35 km)
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