The River Club Golf Course, Observatory, Western Cape

Corner of Liesbeeck Parkway and Station Rd, Observatory, Cape Town / The River Club 9-hole Mashie course is a 9-hole, par 27, and is a great way to get some short game practice. With spectacular views of Table Mountain and the Liesbeek River, this course provides an intriguing challenge both for the seasoned golfer as well as the beginner. Whether you’re looking to loosen up, tune up or perfect an essential shot, the River Club is an inviting facility which encompasses every aspect of the game of golf.

Our membership program caters for regular visitors and includes great discounts on other golf facilities, including reciprocal membership at King David Golf Club, which will allow you to get a handicap. Further benefits are offered with discounts on non-affiliated rates from clubs like Mowbray, Rondebosch, Stellenbosch and Milnerton.

The Driving Range:
The Driving Range is a 90 bay facility which includes a two-storey covered driving range along with a substantial grass and mat open range. Our facility is also equipped with floodlights for evening practice. We are the only driving range in South Africa that offers sheltered double-decker bays from the unpredictable Cape Town weather conditions. This allows our clientele to practice any time of year. We offer two putting greens, a chipping and pitching area with a bunker, a Member’s Only area as well as an onsite teaching academy.

Logical Golf Academy:
The world famous Logical Golf Academy is based at the River Club, and we are proud to have them as the ‘brains’ behind the swing. The world class Logical Golf Academy has five top professional instructors offering video analysis coaching at all levels. With the use of training aids like hula hoops, arrows and airplanes, Logical Golf’s unique and visual style of teaching makes the complex art of swinging the golf club easy to understand. Logical Golf Instructional DVD’s on the Long Game and Short Game are also available and are very useful when wanting to review the most important and basic fundamentals of your golf swing. This is the perfect way to continue your lesson at home.

Stay overnight
Find accommodation in Observatory (by location map) or see Observatory Accommodation (with preview images and description). Consider Observatory Guesthouses (ranging from 3-5 star) or if you prefer to do it the self catering way, you will find our comprehensive list of Observatory Self Catering options useful. Also see Southern Suburbs Accommodation and Southern Suburbs Hotels for overnight options in surrounding towns.