Milnerton Golf Club

The clubhouse occupies a dramatic site on the Atlantic Ocean. Table Mountain and the Cape Town skyline form an impressive backdrop. The links-style course runs out-and-back on a narrow strip of land between the ocean and an inland waterway. Six holes border the beach, so close that a wayward shot could end up in the surf. The beach used to be in play, but is now an environmentally sensitive area. Golf has been played here for close on a century, but the original layout was mostly bulldozed away in the mid-1990s when part of the property became a residential estate. A new design by Golf Data opened in 1997. However, several holes near the clubhouse were retained. Teeing off at No 1 it looks like pristine links land, but the estate appears at the fourth. It goes straight out for 9 holes, where there is a halfway house. Golfers can drive there by car or golf cart so there are always two starting tees. It’s a breezy coastline, particularly in summer, with one nine downwind and the other nine into wind. For social rounds, Milnerton is par 71, with the par-5 sixth reduced to a short par 4.

Milnerton Golf Club is located in Cape Town and is uniq...ue in many ways. It is a challenging links style golf course. It is nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Diep River. Milnerton is a relatively flat golf course with few trees but there is plenty of water with 7 holes threatening to claim your golf ball. The first nine holes stretch out in a linear line and after the halfway house the back nine follows a similar pattern. If you are booked to tee off from the 10th hole, make provision for a 10 minute ride to get to your tee off in time. Spectacular views of Table Mountain can be found on all holes. The infamous South Easter can make golf here really challenging as Milnerton golf course is very exposed. Milnerton Golf Club is conveniently located for all visitors to Cape Town, and this gem is a must. Read more