West Bank

Eastern Cape, South Africa

The old fashioned 18-hole layout at West Bank Golf Club dates back to 1930, although the club was founded at the same site in 1907. The links-like course is both short (5,680 metres from the tips) and quirky, with a number of drivable par fours. The front nine runs parallel to the Indian Ocean from where there are glorious seaside vistas.

West Bank

The 18-hole course at West Bank Golf Club dates back to 1930, though the club was established on the same location in 1907. The course, which is akin to a links layout, is very short (5,680 meters from its ends) and fun, featuring numerous drivable fours. The first nine runs along the Indian Ocean from where there stunning sea views.

The first nine holes play to 37 par and features three par fives on the 5th , 7th, and 9th. The course's routing turns in the direction of the interior for about a dozen holes on the 11th hole before returning back to the coastline for the last two holes on the 17th hole, a par 3 which is the longest single-shot in the course's scorecard.

The 18th tee is considered to be one of the most spectacular holes on the course, with a view of the East London motor racing track to the southwest, which is where it was where the South African Grand Prix was played several times in the 1960s. Near the clubhouse, Hood Point Lighthouse is located nearby. Hood Point Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses on the South African golf course property.

Getting there

West Bank

Eastern Cape 5201, South Africa

+27 (0) 43 731 1523

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