St Francis Bay · South Africa · Eastern Cape
St Francis Links
St Francis Links holds a significant position in Eastern Cape golf. It's a modern course set among coastal dunes, located in St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape. This course embodies a true links-style terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, rich with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects St Francis Links for its architectural, historical, and territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
links · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,485 m · 2006
At a glance
St Francis Links holds a significant position in Eastern Cape golf. It's a modern course set among coastal dunes, located in St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape. This course embodies a true links-style terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to South Africa, rich with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects St Francis Links for its architectural, historical, and territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
St Francis Links is situated in St Francis Bay, in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. The course unfolds across links-style 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
St Francis Links holds an important place in the golf history of the Eastern Cape. A modern course set in the coastal dunes.
Architecture
Rolling fairways, deep bunkers, large greens, fynbos and Indian Ocean wind create a strong modern links character.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6485 meters from the championship tees. It skillfully utilizes its links-style environment to define angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.stfrancislinks.com/