Jeffrey’s Bay As The Golfing Destination
August 19, 2009 by Andrew Keet
Filed under Destinations
Jeffreys Bay has the reputation of been the ideal holiday destination for good reason, not to mention the miles of pristine beaches, fun and affordable accommodation and probably the best surfing spot in the world it also has the year long temperate Eastern Cape climate which makes it ideally situated for golfing. This activity can be enjoyed through out the year without once putting on a wetsuit or getting your feet wet.
In 1976 Piet Vermaak designed a nine hole course that became the Jeffreys Bay Golf Course. The club house is smart-casual and a great place for the holiday maker to mingle with local golfers, and swop heroic tee-off tales. The Jeffreys Bay Golf Course has a 72 par rating for both men and women and the SAGA rating is 70 for men and 71 for women. A blend of Bayview Fairways and Kikuyu grasses make up the green and there is a Bar, Boardroom, Chipping Green, Halfway House, Pool Room, Pro Shop, Locker Rooms, Putting Green and Function Facilities build on the premises.
In St Francis Bay, which is just a short car trip from Jeffreys Bay you will find two 18-hole golf courses. One of these esteemed courses is the St Francis Bay Golf Club. This par 71 golf course is a link-style course that is ideal for most levels of golfing proficiency. In 1975 a man by the name of Leighton Hulett opened the course, back then it was only a 9 hole course but due to its popularity and idyllic setting in which it lies it was soon forced to grow.
There is another exciting development in Jeffreys Bay pertaining to golf and that is the Jubilee Lakes Estate with its 18-hole course designed by world famous Jack Nicklaus that is set on a thousand hectare property next to olive groves and fruit orchards. Jubilee Lakes Estate focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the luxurious benefits of authentic estate living.
Whether you are in Jeffreys Bay alone for business, backpacking with friends, or with the family, a round of golf is almost always in order. Enjoy the variety of course available, while remaining confident that beautiful surrounds and a friendly round are standard features of the area.