Golf Clubs

Whether you're looking to squeeze in a round between wine tastings or planning a full-on golf getaway, Stellenbosch and its surrounds offer some of the most scenic and rewarding courses in the Cape Winelands. Bonne Esperance Guest House is ideally located near top-tier golf clubs, each with its own unique layout, challenge, and views.

Stellenbosch Golf Club

Established in 1904, Stellenbosch Golf Club is the fourth oldest in South Africa. This esteemed course transitioned from a 9-hole to an 18-hole championship layout in 1953. It has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, including the 1999 South African Open and five South African Masters. Notably, it is set to host the 115th Investec South African Open in February 2026 .

📍 Approximately 5 minutes’ drive from Bonne Esperance
⛳️ Level: Moderate to Challenging

De Zalze Golf Club

Nestled within the renowned De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate, this 18-hole championship course offers a harmonious blend of parkland-style holes and water features, with the oak-lined Blaauwklippen River meandering through the estate. The course is surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and lavender fields, providing a serene and scenic golfing experience .

📍 Approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Bonne Esperance
⛳️ Level: Moderate

Devonvale Golf

A true gem of the Bottelary Valley, Devonvale combines a world-class championship golf course with a working wine farm and residential estate. The par-72, 6,126-meter parkland course meanders through tranquil countryside, offering vineyard vistas and the occasional sighting of roaming springbok .

📍 Approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Bonne Esperance
⛳️ Level: Moderate

Pearl Valley

Situated in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, Pearl Valley is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course consistently ranked among South Africa's top golf courses. The course features a blend of parkland and links-style holes, with the 4th and 13th holes offering particularly stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lakes .

📍 Approximately 40 minutes’ drive from Bonne Esperance
⛳️ Level: Difficult

Erinvale Golf Estate

Located in Somerset West, Erinvale Golf Club is a Gary Player-designed 18-hole championship course renowned for its two distinct nines. The front nine offers a flat layout with strategic water hazards, while the back nine ascends the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, providing panoramic views of False Bay and surrounding vineyards. The course gained international acclaim when it hosted the 1996 World Cup of Golf .

📍 Approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Bonne Esperance
⛳️ Level: Fair from club tees; challenging from the tips