The Links Course at Fancourt

George, South Africa

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Course Architect: Gary Player
Number of Holes: 18
Par: 72
Distances: Championship: 5530m
Course Type: Links
Club Type: Golf Resort & Club
Address: The Links, Montagu St, Blanco, George, 6530, South Africa
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Sculpted into what Gary Player has described as his greatest feat as a course designer, The Links is the golfing hallmark of the Fancourt Estate. Featuring an undulating, windswept terrain and dune-style landscape, the course is the collaborative handiwork of golfing icon, Gary Player, course designer, Phil Jacobs and its owner, Dr Hasso Plattner. The Links golf course is listed as Golf Digest’s best South African course. This course features on our Week at Fancourt and Cape Town golf packages.

Golf Course Information

Situated within the greater precinct of the Fancourt Estate is the private and exclusive golfing phenomena known as The Links. The Links is a Private Club for the exclusive use of its Members and accompanied guests, with limited tee times being made available to Fancourt Hotel and Manor House Guests who meet minimum reservation requirements. The Links is currently ranked as the number one golf course in the country by Golf Digest South Africa, and 38th in Golf Digest US edition’s list of the Worlds’ 100 greatest golf courses that compared 464 courses from 18 countries around the globe. It contrasts starkly with its parkland siblings The Montagu and Outeniqua courses with its wildly undulating terrain and open fairways.

Transformed from an airfield into an amazing piece of environmental and golfing heritage, The Links has hosted some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including the Presidents Cup (2003), the SA Open (2005) and the 2012 Volvo Golf Champions European Tour. Inspired by the famous links courses of the British Isles, The Links is considered a masterpiece and plays host to a range of global golfing legends including John Bland, Justin Rose, Retief Goosen, Branden Grace and Ernie Els. A detailed stroke saver provides distance measurements and images to assist players to navigate the extensive rises and falls that characterise this world class golfing challenge.

Apart from its distinctive design, The Links has been lauded for its vital role in environmental sustainability and awarded an accreditation as a Certified Audubon Cooperation Sanctuary. This certification necessitated a degree of ecological value that includes wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation and other environmental factors.

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Golf Facilities

A warm-up area, featuring a full-length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to golfers before play. Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting. If you enjoy a social four-ball or are serious about developing your game, the academy’s tailored coaching programmes will sort out your swing and stabilise your stance. The Golf Academy presents individual and group coaching sessions, as well as long-term coaching programmes for adults and scholars. The academy also offers club repairs and customised fitment. The Club Lounge at Fancourt is the destination of choice for golfers on a break or visitors looking to indulge in some club style food.

Fondly referred to as the 19th hole, the Club Lounge overlooks the 18th green of the Montagu golf course and has become the customary end point after a good game. This destination provides a range of indoor and outdoor seating and offers a large selection of cocktail snacks, clubhouse steaks and burgers. Sporting enthusiasts can enjoy televised sporting events in the lounge area or enjoy a few drinks at its well-stocked bar.