Somerset West Golf Club

Address

Rue de Jacqueline Avenue, South Africa

About the Golf Course

Located less than 20 minutes from Cape Town in the Western Cape, Somerset West Golf Club is an historic 18-hole, par 72 parkland-style course established in 1908. The 5,942-meter course features well-maintained Kikuyu fairways and bent grass greens, offering a scenic and accessible, yet challenging, layout set against the Helderberg mountains.

Architect Peter Matkovich
Course typeParkland
Holes18
PAR72

Prices

Not available

Amenities

Buggy
Caddie hire
Changing room
Chipping green
Driving range
Golf clubs rental
Golf lessons
Lockers
Practice bunker
Pro shop
Pull cart
Putting green
Reception hall
Restaurant

Read more about Somerset West Golf Club

Key Features and Amenities: Course Layout: An 18-hole, par 72 layout with a mix of parkland and links-style features, often split by a road and railway line. Difficulty: Suitable for all skill levels, with narrow fairways and water hazards requiring precision, particularly when the wind ("Cape Doctor") blows. Practice Facilities: Features a driving range and, according to GolfPass, offers caddies and cart rentals. Clubhouse: A welcoming, recently renovated clubhouse featuring a bar and restaurant. Accessibility: Located near Stellenbosch, making it a convenient stop in the wine region. The club is known as the training ground for golf star Trevor Immelman and is considered an affordable, walkable course in a beautiful setting.