Simon's Town Country Club

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My assessment of this course is bittersweet. Although the stunning scenery has a strong appeal, the course conditions were shockingly subpar – the worst I've experienced. The greens were in such disrepair that even the shortest putts became uncertain, making every shot a gamble. Furthermore, the lack of clear distinction between the fairway and rough in certain areas added to the challenge. Considering Cape Town's dry January season, I tried to be understanding of this, and I believe the conditions are most probably much better in the rainy seasons. However, the significant number of inconsiderate dog walkers on the course, disregarding golfers' right of way, was unsettling. On multiple occasions, I had to wait or adjust my play to avoid disturbing them. The 9-hole course, with its 6 par-4s and 3 par-3s (par 33), is relatively short. According to Handicaps SA, it plays below handicap, but strong winds can make a low score elusive. The small greens and windy conditions present a challenge. Despite its shortcomings, I believe this course has tremendous potential. Unfortunately, as a public park course, it may not be possible for private investment to transform it into a world-class facility. A revamped course layout, departing from its current "spiderweb" design, could be a crucial step in unlocking its full potential.

An absolute pleasure of an experience, the staff at the Simon's town county club are beyond friendly and truly helpful. We tried their classic breakfast before heading out into the rain for our 9am tee time, and what can I say about the course. It's a surprise, from the steep hills to breathtaking views. With Bolders beach on the one side and the mountains on the other. Playing a round here is a definite must for anyone wanting a different experience. A must for anyone trying to get out of the mashie course, but not ready for par 5's. This par 66 course will test your skills. Thanks for having us.

The golf course is a little confusing as the fairways are close together and not clearly defined - it's difficult to figure out which green belongs to which tee, however if we had looked at the back of the score card, we would have seen the whole layout. Hollow tining had been done at the time of our visit which made putting difficult but otherwise its a lovely course with STUNNING views of the beach and turquoise water. The food at the clubhouse was delicious, the staff friendly. We liked it so much we decided we'd play there once a month.

Not very well maintained. A super confusing course. There were a bunch of youngsters playing behind us drinking and smoking on the field and driving around the course like crazy people on their golfcart. One person also randomly ran over the course, heading to the beach. There were a bunch of boys playing soccer on the fairway. So seems rules are not kept and also saw no one doing maintenance.