St Francis Links Golf Course finds its home in the charming seaside village of St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Set within a secure estate, the course is nestled among rolling dunes and lush coastal vegetation. Its stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding landscape make it a prime choice for golf enthusiasts seeking serenity with a splash of salt air.
Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, a true maestro of the fairways, St Francis Links harmonizes effortlessly with its natural surroundings. Nicklaus’s philosophy ensures a fair yet enjoyable challenge, integrating the course with the landscape in a way that makes every hole a stroke of genius. Here, nature, luxury, and golf meet—they say a hole-in-one never looked so good.

Signature Holes
Hole 4: This par 5 hole is a standout with its elevated tee offering panoramic views of the course and the ocean. The hole features a winding fairway flanked by dunes and bunkers, requiring strategic shot placement and careful navigation.
Hole 14: A picturesque par 3, hole 14 demands a precise tee shot over a natural ravine to a green surrounded by bunkers and indigenous vegetation. The dramatic setting and challenging layout make it a memorable hole.
Hole 18: The finishing hole, a par 5, provides a dramatic conclusion to the round. With a long, sweeping fairway that doglegs around water hazards and an elevated green protected by bunkers, it tests golfers’ skills and nerves while offering stunning views of the clubhouse and surrounding landscape.
Golfers at St Francis Links can expect an exceptional and challenging experience. The 18-hole, par 72 championship course spans 7,192 yards, featuring a traditional links-style layout with wide, undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and fast, true greens. The course is designed to test golfers of all skill levels, with its natural elevation changes and coastal winds adding an extra layer of difficulty. The layout emphasizes strategic play, rewarding accuracy and thoughtful shot-making.