Moodie Street,
Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal 4170
Office
+27 (0)39 973 1042Pro shop
+27 (0)39 973 1330Fax
+27 (0)39 973 1059Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Devlyn FraserThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland, residential and seaside.
Designer:
Robert "Bob" Grimsdell
-30.207645
30.799471
48 km S of Durban
Travel south on the N2 highway from Durban. Take the Umkomaas off-ramp and turn left at the stop sign. Follow signs to golf course.
Umkomaas
Umkomaas Golf Club: Laid out on relatively undulating terrain, Umkomaas is mainly played in a parkland environment of tree-lined fairways.
There are several quite steep holes, with significant elevation changes, which provide a serious stretch of the legs as you journey round, but also gives you some beautiful views onto the Indian Ocean.
At one point the layout just about gets you down to, but not quite alongside the sea's edge. Umkomaas is recommended by local golfers as an enjoyable, physically demanding (if walked) and very natural layout.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, SA affiliated and other discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2022].
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available.
Umkomaas is the home club of the world-ranked South African professional golfer, Tim Clark.
The coastal town of Umkomaas was developed in 1861 on a hill crowning the Mkomazi River's southern bank. In its early days a harbour was constructed for the purpose of exporting sugar. Nowadays, the town's colonial-style architecture has become "base camp" for scuba divers from around the world.
Five kilometres offshore from Umkomaas lies the internationally-renowned Aliwal Shoal - a fossilised sand dune of sponges, and soft and hard coral. The shoal first came to prominence when it sank the steamer Nebo in 1884. This wreck was joined a century later by that of the Produce; together they add an interesting dimension to this kilometre-long diver's paradise.
Aliwal Shoal attracts not only a wide variety of warm and cold-water fish, but also many Ragged-Tooth sharks. A large number of dive companies, plus underwater- themed accommodation, restaurants and taverns bear witness to Aliwal Shoal's popularity.
Old South Coast Road, Illovo Beach, KwaZulu-Natal 4126
+27 (0)31 916 7228
Visit websiteOnly 20 minutes south of Durban, this modern South Coast hotel resort is well-known for its excellent accommodation, wonderful food, friendly hospitality and first-class service. Situated between the lagoon and the beach at Illovo, it also boasts an award-winning caravan park.
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Umkomaas
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30 Crompton Street, Umkomaas Aliwal Shoal, South Coast
+27 (0)39 973 1572
Visit websiteSituated in Umkomaas on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast known as the Sun coast due to the all year round good weather. The 5-bedroom Umkomaas Guest House is located close to the world famous Aliwal Shoal dive site.
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Umkomaas; Selborne; Umdoni Parl
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Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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