Overview

Stellenbosch Golf Club celebrated its centenary in 2004. This, the 4th oldest Golf Club in South Africa, changed from a 9 hole golf course to the current 18 hole championship lay-out in 1953. This magnificent golf course has hosted some of South Africa's most prestigious golf tournaments, including the 1999 South African Open and 5 South African Masters tournaments. Situated at the foot of the majestic Helderberg mountains on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, a town that is also home to one of South Africa's most revered universities. Stellenbosch Golf Club offers golfers an immaculate golf course, complemented by a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

3.5

67 reviews

Excellent31%
Very good26%
Average25%
Poor14%
Terrible4%

Travellers talk about

“round of golf” (4 reviews)

“halfway house” (4 reviews)

“pizza” (8 reviews)

LOCATION

R44 Strand Road, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa

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+27 21 880 0103

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malathis440

Darlington, United Kingdom

291

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Golfing holiday

My husband and I are visiting S Africa on a golfing holiday, around cape Town area. Stellenbosch was one of the courses we played. It's a very welcoming clubhouse and the course difficulty is average. Players of most handicaps should be able to score. There...More

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Henry R

505

Reviewed 1 March 2018

Nice refreshment course

While working in Stellenbosch and surroundings for a couple of weeks, I decided to refresh my golfing skills--boy, that was necessary! Via their website I contacted Erich Kliem, Head Teaching Professional, for a course of six sessions. I can only comment on the lessons, not...More

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Hi Henry R, Thank you for the great feedback regarding your lessons with Erich. We hope you will be booking a round of golf soon after your lesson package with Erich has been completed. We are sure you will thoroughly enjoy yourself. Regards Stellenbosch Golf...More

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Golf-Frits

Somerset West, South Africa

92

Reviewed 15 February 2018

Great restaurant at Stellenbosch Colf Club

Most golf courses in South Africa also run a restaurant in the clubhouse. Some of those restaurants are decent, some not so and a few are simply GOOD. When a couple of years ago, ‘Stellenbosch Golf Club’ took the step to install a real Italian...More

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Dear Golf- Fritz, Wow, We are so glad you and the many other friend enjoy not only a round of golf at Stellenbosch GC but the special menu our chef has put together. One of the big reasons I struggle with my weight it because...More

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Yorkshire1245

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 13 February 2018 via mobile

Tough course

Course suffering from the drought but seems to have enough water to have sprinklers on. Very hot day slowed the walkers down so it was a 38 degree five hour game. Greens fast and in good condition. Staff very friendly and advance ordering for halfway...More

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Hi Yorkshire1245, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Most of the courses in the Cape are taking strain with the drought, however we are fortunate enough to have water to keep our greens in great condition. We certainly hope you...More

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Karen S

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Reviewed 10 February 2018 via mobile

4 Ball golf

It took 5 hours to play 16 holes. Course very overbooked not enough time between tee times, to complete 18 holes would have taken 6 hours. Staff not welcoming or friendly to visitors. Would not recommend as there are other and much better courses nearby.More

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Dear Karen S, It always saddens us to hear about a bad experience at Stellenbosch GC. We pride ourselves in providing a great facility with friendly and efficient staff. Unfortunately I don't know when you played, to see where it went wrong, slow play is...More

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55roy

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

63

Reviewed 10 February 2018 via mobile

Great experience well done

Despite the desperate drought it is a great course run by very committed staff and management !! Well done guys enjoyed playing on your course and feel very privileged and your service at the clubhouse is exceptional !!!!More

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Hi 55roy, Thank you for the lovely feedback. Cape Town golf courses are experiencing something unlike ever before. We are doing everything we can to keep the course in the best possible playing condition. We hope to welcome you back again soon to enjoy more...More

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HertsTimelord

Radlett, United Kingdom

29499

Reviewed 6 February 2018

Good layout but dreadful organisation

We telephoned on a Friday to reserve a time & were given 12:08 by a rather vague sounding lady. We turned up well ahead of time & our name was nowhere to be found on the start sheet. However, the shop were happy to take...More

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HansenGeert

De Panne, Belgium

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Reviewed 8 January 2018 via mobile

A bit boring but nothing wrong.

The drought in the region makes this course probably more boring then in normal circumstances. Holes 7, 8 and 9 are a bit more creative then the rest. The greens and surrounding areas are in good condition. Good organisation for taking orders for the halfway...More

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Hi HansenGeert, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. The whole Cape is struggling with the drought, however we are doing what we can to keep the course in the best possible condition. Holes 7,8 & 9 are a...More

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Yvette K

165

Reviewed 7 February 2017

Rude members!

We arrived after booking online to find no tee time but not to worry we could play anyway! Told we would have to wait for a buggy as they were still out from the morning. Had to pay full rate not what was quoted online....More

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Dear Yvette, Sad to hear about your experience at Stellenbosch GC, we always go out of our way to make every golfers experience memorable here. Unfortunately I don't know to what online booking system you are revering to, I am glad that we could accommodate...More

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Judith P

Manchester, United Kingdom

79

Reviewed 4 February 2017

Very slow play

Quite disorganised. We booked for 2.00pm but were put down to play at 2.30pm so had quite a wait. There were also no golf buggies available so we were told to start playing and they would bring one out when one came free. However, after...More

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Dear Judith, Never nice to start at the back of a busy day! Apologies for the late start, but sometimes things does go wrong and there are delays in a field. I cannot agree more that it is never nice to wait but it has...More

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