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I used to look forward to the Golf Digest Top 100 Courses in South Africa issue coming out. It was an annual edition and it lists the top 100 courses in South Africa and I think it is widely accepted as being the most influential and important list when it comes to South African golf courses. Two years ago they announced that it would only be published in future every two years and the latest edition, which will be valid until April or May 2016, has now recently come out.
The number one course in South Africa is The Links at Fancourt, which I have played and which I do believe is the number one golf course in South Africa. Second is Leopard Creek, followed by Gary Player and then in fourth position we have the number one golf course in Gauteng, which is Blair Atholl. Serengeti, which I expected to do well once it finally entered the charts made it to 21st place and Country Club Johannesburg’s main course, Woodmead, where I play regularly, made it in to 25th position. I was surprised to see Pecanwood only drop a few places to 30th, as the bunkers certainly lack sand, but Pecanwood does have a good holiday vibe to it with the magnificent backdrop of Hartbeespoort. Eye of Africa, which is a course that I enjoyed, is also a new entry at No 40 as was Houghton at No 62. Houghton has been around for years, but this was the completely remade Houghton from a few years ago. Rocklands came in at 51st and Dainfern at 69. The vast majority of the top 10 courses are in the Cape with only two Gauteng courses having made the top 10 and of course Gary Player is at Sun City, which is in the North West Province.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 14-May-14
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Edwin said:
on Wednesday 14-May-14 11:47 PM
Im at number 87 of the the top 100 played. I lost out on couple with the new rankings dropping out of the top 100.
Lourien said:
on Wednesday 14-May-14 05:37 PM
I am sure this would allow all the golfers to enjoy all the different courses and exiting venues. Its definitely a very expensive sport and there are so many places to go and see.
Elektra said:
on Wednesday 14-May-14 01:45 PM
Just reading about this makes me want to take a day off and spend it on a Golf Course, I'm sure the course is ranked number 1 for a reason. And in my near future I am sure to make a point to play on it someday.
Bianca R said:
on Wednesday 14-May-14 11:11 AM
Only every two years? I suppose that the gap between the lists also allows for golfers to play the courses a few times and give accurate and well thought about feedback.
Jade said:
on Wednesday 14-May-14 10:45 AM
Whoever put the list together has a wonderful job. Perhaps I should pick up golf just to have an excuse to travel the country finding pretty golf courses in pretty places.
Juliet said:
on Wednesday 14-May-14 09:30 AM
I suppose they are only releasing it every 2 years now because golf courses are not like shopping complexes that take 1 year to build. They take more time and therefore there shouldn't be a change in the list within 2 years.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
