George · South Africa · Western Cape
Fancourt
Outeniqua Course
Outeniqua Course holds a significant place in Western Cape golf. It's a second, flowing and accessible resort course. Located in George, in the Western Cape region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golf 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 Outeniqua Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,239 m · 1993
At a glance
Outeniqua Course holds a significant place in Western Cape golf. It's a second, flowing and accessible resort course. Located in George, in the Western Cape region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golf 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 Outeniqua Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Outeniqua Course is located in George, in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The course is set within a wooded park where the lines of play are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Outeniqua became a complete eighteen-hole course in 1997 when nine new holes were added to the existing facility.
Architecture
Generous fairways, water and a flowing resort rhythm sit beneath the Outeniqua Mountains.
The course in detail
The course has 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6239 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland environment to organize angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The course forms part of Fancourt’s hotel, academy, spa and dining environment.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.fancourt.co.za/golf/outeniqua/