Durban Country Club

It is the Country Club course at Durban Country Club is considered by all to be among the best courses of its kind in South Africa and has been listed as one of the top 100 Golf Courses. It is an unforgettable experience and has been the host to 17 South African Opens, more than any other course in the world.

Dublin-born Fergal O'Leary showed the buzzword "luck of the Irish and became the youngest player ever to play on the top 100 golf courses in the world. Courses. The 32-year-old ended his mission in the Durban Country Club in South Africa on the 17th of August 2015.

Durban belongs to African's Zulu Kingdom and is the most captivating seaside play area within the province of KwaZulu-Natal. In the bustle of this bustling city is the tranquility and peace of the Durban Country Club. Its Country Club course is set in the middle of the Indian Ocean hidden behind a large ridge of dunes, and the holes weave magnificently through the thick and imposing tropical vegetation.

As per the late historian and author, Michael Hobbs, "the first designer was Laurie Waters, in 1920. His style has remained unaltered, despite the fact that many subsequent architects, such as S.V. Hotchkin of Woodhall Spa and Bob Grimsdell in the late 1950s, been involved in the course." Grimsdell modified holes 1 and 3 as well as 9-11 due to the boundary changes that were caused by road construction.

Many think that the first five holes played at Durban Country Club represent the best way to start your golf career. The first hole, which is an 18-hole par four with a length of 390 metres from the tip is a challenging beginning to any round, and we're sure that it's ruffled the hearts of a lot of hardened professionals who are competing during the SA Open.

It is possible to see your ears ringing from the Indian Ocean clearly from the challenging par three second that is situated on the top of the hill. The green is small and elevated, guarded with the bunker four... Make your shot here and then move onto the third hole, an absolutely breathtaking par five that's set in a valley within the dunes. If you don't play this hole with care, you could end up with an eagle or worse.

The back nine has more level terrain as opposed to the rollercoaster of the front nine, but the back nine is a good course indeed.

A lot of water has passed under the bridge metaphorically in the years since Laurie Waters and George Waterman set out the Durban Country Club in 1922. The days of apartheid, and positive change continues to take place throughout the beautiful Rainbow Nation. However, we doff our hats to Durban Country Club who have unveiled a memorial plaque to mark the occasion of the incredible accomplishments of the famous Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum, self-taught golfer who, in 1963 became the first color golfer to win a major golf tournament at the age of 63 in South Africa.

In this excerpt of the book South African Golf Courses: A Portrait of the Best author Stuart McLean writes: "Durban Country Club is more than an ordinary golf club. The clubhouse is a magnificent, gabled structure that was a center of Durban social life for many years. Peter van Diggelen, secretary from 1955 until 1976, was cherished with fondness by club members and the staff.

He had a huge impact on the clubs not just in a managerial capacity, but also by promoting social activities. The club offers other sports facilities like squash, bowls, and tennis and the clubhouse offers endless entertainment for its members. The club's popularity is apparent because it has a long waiting list that runs for years in the future."