Golf Courses in Free State

A golfing trip to the Free State is a great idea for those that want to enjoy pretty landscapes and historical flair during their South African holiday. This province boasts a variety of excellent golf courses with great facilities and amenities. These are ideal for novices that just want to refine their swing, as well as for seasoned golf pros that want to put their skills to the test. The Free State is a province of vast spaces, high African skies, and plenty of wildlife. These can be savoured on the greens and fairways of its golf courses.

Click on the course you wish to visit on the Free State map or select from the full list below, to view additional information about the golf course and for listings of all lodges listed in the relevant area.

Golf Courses in Free State

The Bloemfontein Golf Club was established in 1894 and has hosted a number of tournaments and other events over the years. The course (which is a little younger) was designed by Matkovich and Grimsdell, and is a tough one with plenty of challenges along it. Book a round of golf and a place to stay in Bloemfontein when you visit the City of Roses.

For golfers staying in Clarens affords them the opportunity to play the Par 71 Clarens Golf Course located on the Clarens Golf & Trout Estate is bound to excite every level of golfer. It is situated on the banks of the river, which means that almost every hole has a "water hazard" of a different kind. Share your fairways with thousands of pink flamingos at the Oppenheimer Park Golf Club in Welkom, where there is also a clubhouse and bar.

After a few days spent on the greens, head to the trout dams or the Vaal River for some excellent fishing or see the spectacular wildlife at the Golden Gate National Park. The Free State is wonderful to explore and is home to a range of guesthouses, lodges and B&Bs.

Caddies are available at most golf courses. Exceptions are on cart-only golfing estates and at certain golf and housing estates. Golf carts are limited on many of the courses in Free State and prior booking is advised.

Staying Overnight

Tourists staying in Free State to enjoy their favourite past time might want to take in some of the more popular attractions in the area. See the best of in Free State by staying in Gariep Dam, Clarens, Ficksburg, Bloemfontein, Fouriesburg.

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