Cape Town · South Africa · Western Cape
Metropolitan Golf Club
Metropolitan Golf Course
Metropolitan Golf Course holds a significant place in Western Cape golf. A historic urban course at the foot of Signal Hill. Located in Cape Town, within the Western Cape region, this course is set in an urban parkland environment. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Metropolitan Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 5,700 m · 1895
At a glance
Metropolitan Cape Town — urban golf between Green Point and the Atlantic
Geography & setting
Metropolitan Golf Course is located in Cape Town, within the Western Cape region of South Africa. The course unfolds in an urban parkland setting. This geographical overview should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
The club traces its origins to the late nineteenth century. The present course was reshaped by Golf Data during the redevelopment around Green Point.
Architecture
Compact par-70 fairways, water and modern greens occupy a constrained urban site between the stadium, Atlantic Ocean and Signal Hill.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 70, and measures approximately 5700 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its urban parkland environment to organize angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The club offers a rare city-centre golf experience close to the Waterfront.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.metropolitangolfclub.co.za/