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GOLF

Golf in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

The legacy of golf lives on at Gowrie farm

There are golf courses designed to test how far you can hit a ball. Others ask you to think a little harder about where it should go.

At Gowrie Farm, the land has always had the final say.

Inspired by the traditions of Scottish golf, the course rewards imagination, judgement and an appreciation for the ground beneath your feet. Natural contours influence every round. Strategic bunkering invites decisions. And no two days play quite the same way.
The game is best enjoyed on foot, with time to read the landscape, consider the next shot and enjoy the company of fellow golfers.

Designed by Guy Smith, Gowrie Farm offers eighteen holes of traditional, strategic golf in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

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Gowrie Farm

Golf, as It Is Meant to Be Played.

Gowrie Farm holds true to the legacy of golf and the belief that it should be played as a walking game — a tradition upheld for centuries.

Walking allows players to feel the grass underfoot, take in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and become part of the landscape rather than simply moving through it.

The Original Spirit of the Game

Golf at Gowrie Farm is about more than posting a score.

It is about respecting the game, its rules and its legends; enjoying true camaraderie; and passing the traditions of golf on to those who follow.

Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf
Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf

"GOWRIE FARM IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN WORLD GOLF."

~ Selwyn Nathan ~
Commissioner of the South African PGA

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Gowrie Farm Lodge & Golf Course Golf

Our Facilities

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Pro Shop
  • Halfway House
  • Clubhouse Bar & Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Men's and Women's Locker Rooms
  • Practice Range
  • Putting Green
  • Golf Carts

INSIDER TIPS FROM COURSE DESIGNER GUY SMITH

Our 18 hole golf course presents a distinctive and rewarding challenge, and is possibly very different from those that you normally play. Course architect, Guy Smith, has shared valuable tips on how to make the most of this exceptional layout.

  • 01.

    Don't obsess over the scorecard

    The first bit of advice is don't obsess over the score. Play against friends, not the scorecard. A good way to do this is to play matchplay. You will then remember the good shots and not dwell on the blowouts.

  • 02.

    Get to know the course

    Don't be intimidated by not always knowing where to hit your drive. Like first meeting your partner or friend, you've got to get to know them, same applies to many of the holes at Gowrie Farm. The more you play, the more you'll learn and the more fun it'll be.

  • 03.

    Embrace new shot strategies

    Don't play like you do at most courses. Instead of automatically taking your 60-degree wedge for the short shots, try something different: a putter from 50m, or bump and run it up the slopes with a 7 or 8 iron. For the shot into the green, look carefully into the distances, as the correct shot may be to the front of the green rather than aiming at the flag.

  • 04.

    Enjoy every shot!

    Enjoy every shot! It's more fun than just dragging your 60-degree wedge around the green or throwing your irons close to the pins.

  • 05.

    Soak up the scenery

    Take in your surroundings. Watch the crowned cranes fly overhead, enjoy the cattle strolling slowly by, listen to the birds and look out for the reedbuck. Enjoy the simplicity of the course, the way the fairways hug the natural contours, and the way the slopes on the green follow the land. Savour it all because it’s part of the game.

OUR STORY

Gowrie Farm was originally a golf course in the 1920's, so it seemed appropriate to revert to a golf course in 2008, 150 years after it was initially registered.

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