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The Western Cape is one of the most beautiful golf destinations in the world — yet few travellers ever see beyond the well-known courses near Cape Town. For those who want more than a standard tee time, a private golf tour through the Cape Winelands offers something extraordinary: championship courses, mountain scenery, fine dining, boutique wine estates, and tailor-made itineraries designed entirely around your interests.
Unlike package tours or group golfing holidays, a custom Western Cape golf experience allows you to combine your love of the sport with everything that makes the region unique — wine tasting, gourmet food, coastal drives, heritage sites, scenic passes, and quiet small towns that larger tours never reach.
If you’re planning a golf holiday in South Africa, this guide will show you why the Western Cape is a world-class choice, which courses stand out, and how a private itinerary can elevate your trip from enjoyable to unforgettable.
Why Choose the Western Cape for a Golf Tour?
The Western Cape is unique because it combines three elements you rarely find in one destination:
1. Scenic championship courses
The region’s golf clubs are surrounded by mountains, vineyards, rivers, coastal views, and forested valleys. Every tee box feels like a viewpoint.
2. Award-winning wine estates
Many golf courses sit beside, or within, wine estates — meaning tastings, lunches, and pairings are just minutes away.
3. Small distances, big variety
Within a 30–60 minute radius, you can experience:
- coastal courses
- parkland-style courses
- Winelands courses
- mountain passes
- historic towns
- gourmet restaurants
- world-class wineries
This makes the Western Cape ideal for multi-day private golf itineraries.
Best Golf Courses in the Cape Winelands
These courses consistently deliver standout experiences and pair perfectly with a custom itinerary:
Strand Golf Club (Strand Near Somerset West)
A coastal links-style course with mountain views, rolling fairways, and refreshing sea breezes. Underrated, quiet, and a local favourite.
Stellenbosch Golf Club
One of the Cape’s most scenic courses, known for its beautiful tree-lined layout and dramatic mountain backdrop. A must-play for Winelands visitors.
De Zalze Golf Club (Stellenbosch)
Set within vineyards and farmland, De Zalze blends immaculate fairways with river crossings, valley views, and a championship layout.
Other notable Winelands courses
- Erinvale Golf Club
- Pearl Valley (in the greater Franschhoek/Paarl region)
- Devonvale Golf Club
Each offers its own character and can be incorporated into a custom multi-day golf itinerary.
What a Private Western Cape Golf Itinerary Looks Like
Instead of rigid schedules, fixed meals, and crowded buses, a private golf tour is built around you.
Your itinerary can include:
- early morning tee times to avoid wind and heat
- private transfers
- long, relaxed wine-paired lunches
- scenic drives such as Helshoogte Pass or Clarens Drive
- optional museum visits or historic estate walks
- boutique wine tastings
- small towns and hidden gems
- sunset viewpoints
- flexible adjustments on the day
Every part of your journey is curated to your pace and interests.
Sample 3-Day Golf Tour Through the Cape Winelands
This example itinerary shows how golf, wine, scenery, and culture can be blended into one seamless experience. (This is not a fixed package — Prestige Cape Tours designs each tour individually.)
Day 1: Coastal Golf and Historic Wine Estate Exploration
- Tee off at Strand Golf Club around 08:00
- Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a nearby wine estate
- Post-lunch wine tasting or cheese pairing
- Explore heritage gardens, museums and scenic walks
- Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon
Day 2: Championship Golf and Stellenbosch Heritage
- Morning round at De Zalze Golf Club
- Lunch overlooking the vineyards
- Guided walk through historic Stellenbosch
- Visit Cape Dutch architecture, museums, or local art galleries
Day 3: Stellenbosch Golf and Scenic Mountain Passes
- Play Stellenbosch Golf Club
- Enjoy lunch on the terrace
- Scenic drive through Helshoogte Pass to Franschhoek
- Optional visit to the Huguenot Memorial or boutique wine farms
This blends sport, culture, history, food, and scenery into one unforgettable journey.
Beyond the Course: What Else You Can Include
A Prestige golf itinerary can include far more than 18 holes:
Wine and Food Experiences
- wine tastings
- cellar tours
- gourmet pairings
- farm-style lunches
- chocolate, cheese or gin tastings
Scenic and Cultural Stops
- Helshoogte Pass
- Clarens Drive and the Kogelberg Coast
- Franschhoek valleys
- Stellenbosch heritage areas
Adventure Add-ons
- ziplining
- paragliding
- e-bike vineyard tours
- scenic photography stops
Relaxation
- slow coastal viewpoints
- sundowner stops
- boutique markets
- art galleries
This flexibility is what makes private tours exceptional
Who Is a Private Golf Tour For?
Custom itineraries are ideal for:
- couples
- small groups of friends
- golf clubs on tour
- families
- business travellers extending a trip
- guests who enjoy wine, food, scenery and cultural experiences
- travellers who prefer comfort and privacy over crowds
Whether you’re a serious golfer or a casual player who enjoys a scenic round, the tailor-made approach works for all skill levels.
Why Private Golf Tours Are Better Than Group Packages
- Choose your tee times
- Avoid overcrowded venues
- Explore boutique wine farms
- Enjoy personalised transport
- Build a route around your interests
- Stop whenever you want for photos
- Discover hidden gem courses and towns
- Avoid tourist traps
- Travel at your own pace
This is golf travel done properly — relaxed, scenic, and personal.
Plan Your Western Cape Golf Experience
Prestige Cape Tours specialises in private, personalised golf itineraries across the Western Cape. Whether you want a one-day golf-and-wine adventure or a multi-day Winelands golf holiday, we’ll design a route that matches your pace, preferences and budget.
Your tour is crafted around what you enjoy most — golf, wine, scenery, history, gourmet food, or a combination of everything.
No fixed packages.
No crowds.
Just your perfect golf experience.
