Fancourt Links
- Unique to South Africa, The Links golf
course at Fancourt was officially opened in November 2000.
Created from a previously flat piece of land, over 700 000
cubic meters of earth was moved in transforming it into
a typical Links style. The course presents undulating windswept
terrain and dune-style landscape and is the only such course
in South Africa. Every hole has received detailed attention
to ensure that the overall balance in terms of length, position
of hazards and shot values are in harmony. As a result,
The Links presents a stern test in all weather conditions.
Set to test the best golfer in every way, The Links has
some extraordinary holes, like the par-3 second, with its
bunker in the heart of the enormous green. Gary Player,
the course designer, said, "We included the bunker to break
it up, but the front left of the green is severely sloped,
so the golfer can use the contours to get the ball near
the flag. You will never be stymied by the trap" Player
added. In a first for South Africa, the tees and fairways
are a mix of four cool season grasses: Kentucky Blue, Rye,
Fescue and Bent, with the greens a dominant Bent. These
grasses allow for the traditional Pitch and Run shot to
be played and also for the ball to 'chase' along the fairways.
No. of holes: 18
Length: 6,154 meters
Par: 72
Course Type: Links