Knysna · South Africa · Western Cape
Simola Golf & Country Estate
Simola Golf Course
Simola Golf Course holds a significant place in Western Cape golf. A mountain course overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Located in Knysna, in the Western Cape region, this course is set in undulating terrain that features numerous sloping lies and elevation changes, complemented by a wooded park where fairways are carved 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 history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Simola Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,401 m · 2005
At a glance
Simola Golf Course holds a significant place in Western Cape golf. A mountain course overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Located in Knysna, in the Western Cape region, this course is set in undulating terrain that features numerous sloping lies and elevation changes, complemented by a wooded park where fairways are carved 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 history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Simola Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Simola Golf Course is located in Knysna, in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The course is set in undulating terrain that features numerous sloping lies and elevation changes, complemented by a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be augmented by details on soil composition, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Simola Golf Course holds an important place in the golf history of Western Cape. Un parcours de montagne dominant la lagune de Knysna.
Architecture
Elevated tees, broad fairways, defended greens and ridge-top routing overlook Knysna lagoon, forest and ocean.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6401 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its hillside/parkland environment to organize angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- simola.co.za/golf/