Simons Town Golf Club

Tucked between the world famous Boulders Penguin Reserve and the picturesque Fisherman’s Beach lies historic Simon’s Town Country Club. This unique 9-hole golf links is situated where a century ago Boer War P.O.W’s awaited shipment from the Simon’s Town naval base to Ceylon. At the second tee there is a plaque which not only states that the site was a Prisoner Of War camp, but also identifies the place where the prisoners collected their post. Simon’s Town Golf Course has two sets of tee markers, yellow for the front (first) nine holes and blue for the back (second) nine holes. This interesting course offers some great challenges with the most spectacular views. When playing a game, especially during the months of September and October, players can often witness whales frolicking in the bay close by and during the rest of the year Jackass penguins often roam the course watching us humans trying to hit a little white ball into a hole.

Simons Town Country club is one of the oldest golf cour...ses in South Africa and was opened in 1916. Set on the hills of Simons Town, Simons Town country club delivers majestic views of False Bay and the surrounds. It is a 9 hole course with 9 greens and 18 tee boxes, making it a unique but challenging test of golf.Many of the trees at Simons Town Country club, grow sideways as a result of the prevailing wind, which provides a tough test to golfing visitors. A modest, old school golfing experience is a must for golfers who have not yet experienced its beauty. Read more