When construction began on Sun City Resort in 1978, it was decided to build a golf course that could rival the best golf courses in the world. Today, despite stiff competition, Gary Player Country Club deserves to be ranked as one of the most prestigious golf courses on the African continent.

The Gary Player Country Club golf course, designed by Gary Player, is an 18-hole par-72 walking course, with a 5km track along the course. It is also the venue for the prestigious Nedbank Golf Tournament, formerly the Million Dollar Golf Challenge, since 1981. The tournament, now part of the European Tour Race to Dubai, is one of golf's most famous events and has become one of the most admired tournaments by top players in the world.

Website: https://www.suninternational.com/sun-city/activities/golf/gary-player-golf-course/

Address: Sun City Resort: 0316, North West Province, South Africa

Fancourt's Montagu golf course, originally designed by Gary Player, has earned a world-class reputation as one of the finest 18-hole park layouts. It holds the prestigious 8th place in the list of South Africa's Top 100 Golf Courses.

Golfers can look forward to a golf experience that is as challenging as it gets, but equally enjoyable by the natural beauty of the Fancourt grounds.

The tree-lined lawn covers large areas of different terrain in an undulating native landscape. Here, players will be guided in detail and provided with all necessary equipment. Players are provided with distance measurements and images to assist players in navigating the field. The warm-up area, which includes the long practice range and the golf practice area, is for those who need practice before playing. Golf carts are available for hire, weather permitting.

Website: https://www.fancourt.co.za/play-golf/montagu/

Phone number: +27 (0)44 804 0030

Address: 2266, George 6530, South Africa

The Estate is home to one of the top-rated golf courses in South Africa, with pristine lawns, long stretches of sand and challenging waterholes. Designed by Peter Matkovich, the course has been enjoyed by celebrities like Samuel L.Jackson and professional golfers like Ernie Els and Gary Player.

The 18-hole Par 72 championship ground has consistently been ranked in the top 10 in South Africa. The 8th hole has been described as one of the best par 5 holes in South Africa and the 18th hole is rated as one of the best finishing holes in the country.

The golf club offers a fully stocked pro shop: a warm-up field, a lodge, a golf club bar (stocked with beverages), as well as rooms with secure lockers, vehicles golf and golf clinics and coached by experts.

Website: http://arabellacountryestate.co.za/arabella-golf-course/

Address: 788 Kleinmond 7195, R44 to Kleinmond

The Heritage Golf Club is home to a beautiful course designed by Peter Matkovich. Located on idyllic Mauritius, it is surrounded by mango, papaya and palm trees and boasts stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Set amidst beautiful mountains and a turquoise lagoon, The Heritage Golf Club offers a truly special and enjoyable golfing experience in Mauritius for golfers of all levels.

Established in 2004, this 27-hole tropical golf complex was designed by Peter Matkovich and is a gem among golf courses in Mauritius. It prouds to have an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole Par 3 course, special practice facilities, a golf academy, clubs, restaurants and golf shops. The complex offers five tee options per hole, making it the ideal golf resort for golfers of all levels.

Website: https://heritagegolfclub.mu/

Phone number: +230 623 5600

Address: Domaine de Bel Ombre, Mauritius

Lemuria Golf Course is a par-70 course designed by Rodney Wright and Marc Ferry. Although it is a relatively short course, it is not without its challenges. However, get as many balls as you can, the record number of lost balls is 40! However, the breathtaking scenery and panoramic views of the islands make up for the challenge it presents.

It is important for players to start their rounds with a positive attitude. Lemuria's opening was designed to allow them to do just that. The first is a medium-length Par 4 hole with a dogleg on the left. The tee is open and should be placed on the right side of the fairway to avoid the overhanging trees protecting the left side of the dogleg. The green is protected front-left and back-right by sandpits.

Website: https://www.constancehotels.com/en/true-experiences/golf/lemuria/

Phone number: (248) 4281 281

Address: Anse Kerlan, Praslin, Seychelles

Located in one of the most picturesque and tranquil settings in the world, Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club is a haven for golfers of all levels.

Designed by renowned golf champion, Bernhard Langer, Ile Aux Cerfs Golf Club is a 19-hole golf course located on the east coast of Mauritius. The island golf course is accessible only by boat shuttle from the private jetty or by a scenic helicopter. The spectacular golf course in Mauritius covers 38 hectares on the iconic Ile aux Cerfs Island with its preserved tropical flora and fauna.

Ile aux Cerfs' unique island golf course is without a doubt one of the best in the world, a must-visit for golf lovers as Colin Montgomerie says. It has also been recognized as one of the Top 20 Golf Courses to play once in a lifetime, by Golf World magazine.

Website: https://www.ileauxcerfsgolfclub.com/#spectacular-golf-at-ile-aux-cerfs-golf-club

Phone number: +230 402 7720

Address: Ile aux cerfs, Trou d'eau douce, Mauritius

Muthaiga Golf Club, known by elite members as the Home of Golf is, in many ways, the ultimate embodiment of the unique combination of Kenya's ancient golf traditions and the modern Golf Course 18 holes. As the club prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Muthaiga Golf Club has been reborn as one of the most prestigious and challenging courses in the region.

The driving force behind this renaissance was the extensive golf course reconstruction by renowned South African designer Peter Matkovich, which in 2002 restored Muthaiga as the finest golf course in East Africa.

The World Golf Awards have ranked Muthaiga Golf Club as the Best Golf Course in Kenya in 2021. It is a great honor for the club to reclaim the glory of the world's most acclaimed awards in the field.

Website: https://www.muthaigagolfclub.com/

Phone number: +254 (0)20 2368440/1

Address: 41651-00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Set on 72 hectares of natural Namibian jungle and vegetation on the southern edge of Windhoek, this golf and country club offers a captivating green haven for members and visitors alike. The state-of-the-art clubhouse, designed to blend in with the natural beauty of the course, is the door to the 18-hole unlimited golf course with 6199 meters of green grass, providing plenty of challenge for players. Adjacent to the courtyard is the stunning Windhoek Country Club Hotel & Resort offering 4-star accommodation, conference facilities and a Casino. The hotel is a veritable paradise of charm and hospitality, located in the picturesque Namibian town of Windhoek.

Located on the outskirts of Namibia's Windhoek, this par-71 course is an ideal spot to play golf with its lush, winding fairways, deep bunkers and beautiful trees. Golf Digest has voted the course at Windhoek Golf & Country Club as one of Namibia's best 18-hole courses. It's a great course for all levels of players.

Website: https://wgcc.com.na/

Address: Western Bypass, Windhoek, Namibia

Described as Zambia's most prestigious sports establishment, attracting golf enthusiasts from many different countries, Lusaka Golf Club is located in the heart of the capital, next to the State Building and a short distance from all major hotels Lusaka City Airport, which serves the military, shares a common boundary on the north side of the course.

When the golf course first opened in 1935, it ran through the popular residential area of Sunningdale and to what is now the airport's runway, but the layout to this day is a creation of Frank Pennink's early years 1960s.

Occupying a gently undulating nature, the tree-lined turf extends to 6,575 meters from the championship tees, played at 73. The back nine measures the rear almost 500 meters longer than the outer half, thanks largely to into a four-par layout, where two of them played opposites on holes 13 and 14.

Website: http://lusakagolf.club/

Phone number: +260 979 447542

Another course designed by Peter Matkovich, Leopard Rock is regularly voted by Golf Digest as the number one course in Zimbabwe. The course has 72 points with USGA standard grass. Set in dense forest in the shadow of Leopard Rock, the course features a full range of elevation changes across its many holes. Birdlife, forest orchids, tree ferns and other native flora make it a great golf course to play.

With breathtaking views, great climate and 18 challenging holes on this championship-rated Peter Matkovich-designed golf course, you'll be able to enjoy every moment of your play here. Ranked by CNN Travel (2013) as one of Africa's top 10 places, the golf course has become one of the most spectacular golfing locations not only in Mutare but also surrounding areas.

Website: http://www.leopardrockhotel.com/golf/golf-course-famous-holes

Phone number: +2638677100700

Address: Bvumba Road, 32km from Mutare,(Eastern border of Zimbabwe)