Cape Town · South Africa · Western Cape
Clovelly Country Club
Clovelly Golf Course
Clovelly Golf Course holds a significant position within the Western Cape golfing landscape. This valley course is nestled between mountains and the ocean. Located in Cape Town, in the Western Cape region, the course is set in a valley parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Clovelly Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 5,869 m · 1934
At a glance
Clovelly Golf Course holds a significant position within the Western Cape golfing landscape. This valley course is nestled between mountains and the ocean. Located in Cape Town, in the Western Cape region, the course is set in a valley parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Clovelly Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Clovelly Golf Course is situated in Cape Town, in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The course unfolds within a valley parkland type of terrain. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Clovelly Golf Course holds an important place in the golf history of Western Cape. Un parcours de vallée entre montagne et océan.
Architecture
Narrow fairways, a stream, restrained bunkering and green sites tied to the slopes define the course.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 5869 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its valley parkland environment to shape the angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.clovelly.co.za/