Durban

Set on backdrop of the Indian Ocean, the Durban Country Club is probably the best course in South Africa). It is located at Durban in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province of the country.

History of the course

The Durban Country Club was formed in 1922 with the pair of Laurie Waters and George Waterman designing the course. The Indian Ocean borders the course on one side while the city surrounds it on the other sides. It is a very serene experience to play golf here away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The course is hidden from the ocean by a series of sand dunes that throng the course. The holes wind their way through natural vegetation on the course.

The first five holes at the Durban Country Club Course is argued by some critics as the best opening holes in the world. The back nine holes are across plain ground compared to the roller coaster front nine holes.

Course Trivia

• The Durban Country Club have unveiled a plaque to honor Sewsunker ‘Papwa' Sewgolum. He was a self-taught cack-handed golfer who had many amazing achievements in his career.
• It is a public course so you can enjoy your golf here. For that you will have to book in advance.

The Durban Country Club Course is the No. 1 course in South Africa and the 534d best course out side the US, according to Golf Digest magazine's list of 100 top golf courses outside the US in 2005. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other top-100 golf courses in the world.