Fancourt Outeniqua
The course a superb Gary Player design is in outstanding condition year round and will ensure an excellent test for golfers of all standards. Named after the Mountain that overlooks this magnificent Garden Route golfing gem, the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt is one that barely needs introduction.
Of the two parklands courses offered at Fancourt, the Outeniqua is regarded as the easier. Don’t let that fool you however; the Outeniqua has been ranked the number one golf course in South Africa on a few occasions and presents a true test of golfing with its many risk-and-reward opportunities.
A round at the Outeniqua begins in front of the outside deck of Monet’s restaurant, and the undulating opening hole, a short par 4, gives a good impression of what lies ahead. There are water hazards on 11 holes, and the course is well bunkered from tee to green. The Outeniqua is an out-and-back layout through the Fancourt residential estate, and only returns to the clubhouse after 18 holes. There is a separate halfway house.
The terrain is constantly changing, with notable elevation changes in places, particularly along the tree-lined boundary of the property.
When golfers leave the 13th green they enter into a beautiful parkland arena of five holes gathered around water hazards which constitute a memorable closing stretch. There are two strong par 4s, a par 3 with a peninsula green extending into the water, a downhill par 5 reachable in two yet with water closely guarding the green, and a shortish par 4 to finish.
The streams and water hazards that come into play on eleven of the holes add exciting challenges to the elegant course.
As with all the courses at Fancourt players are limited to members, their guests and resort guests, providing a peace of mind when taking an extra moment to determine which weapon to draw from your arsenal of clubs.
Course Designer
Gary Player
Feature Holes
The Outeniqua has an outstanding variety of holes so that every tee box offers a new experience. The par 3s each offer a different challenge, and the fourth is regarded as the most fearsome, with water guarding the left half of the green. The fifth is a fabulous short par 4, water running along the entire right side of the hole from tee to green. The 11th is one of South Africa’s best par 5s, a cleverly constructed dogleg right hole which has a stream curving through and around the fairway all the way to a water hazard left of the green. Any ball missing the green on that side runs down a slope into the water.
Practice Facility
There is a full-size range and warm-up facility with multiple bays close to the first tee of the Outeniqua, with a large short-game area, separate greens for putting and chipping.
Course Summary
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Five tees / Par 72
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Protea 6301 metres, CR73.9/143
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Springbok 5986 metres, CR72.0/141
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Galjoen 5603 metres, CR69.9/138
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Yellowwood 5099 metres, CR68.4/131
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Blue Crane 4953 metres, CR 66.6/126
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Galjoen women, CR76.2/140
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Yellowwood women, CR74.4/135
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Blue Crane women, CR72.1/130
