George · South Africa · Western Cape
Fancourt
The Links
The Links holds a significant position in Western Cape golf, being Fancourt's most renowned course. Located in George, within the Western Cape region, this course is set on links-style 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 to the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects The Links for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
links · 18 holes · Par 73 · 6,444 m · 2000
At a glance
The Links holds a significant position in Western Cape golf, being Fancourt's most renowned course. Located in George, within the Western Cape region, this course is set on links-style 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 to the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects The Links for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
The Links is situated in George, within the Western Cape region of South Africa. The course unfolds across links-style terrain. This geographical understanding should be complemented by details on the exact soil composition, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Opened in November 2000, The Links transformed a former airfield into a British-inspired championship course.
Architecture
Artificial dunes, deep bunkers, contoured greens and rolling fairways create a links character beneath the Outeniqua Mountains.
The course in detail
The course comprises 18 holes, with a par of 73, and measures approximately 6444 meters from the championship tees. It uses its links-style environment to orchestrate angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Club experience
The course hosted the 2003 Presidents Cup and is Fancourt’s flagship layout.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.fancourt.co.za/golf/the-links/