Simola Golf and Country Estate is home to the 18-hole and 72 Par Simola Golf Course in Knysna, the first to be designed by Jack Nicklaus on the Garden Route.
Created to challenge the professional and inspire the amateur, Simola Golf Course in Knysna is wind free and has spectacular views from every hole.
Following the natural lie of the land, Jack Nicklaus has attuned the Simola Golf Course design to flow and enhance the beauty of the surroundings. Located high above Knysna, below the ridges, the course has the unusual configuration of five par 5's and five par 3's.
On a South Africa holiday, visitors can play on this signature course, one of the elite and internationally recognised. Simola Golf and Country Estate have professional golf tutors who can arrange lessons for beginners through to experienced players.
Despite the sheer pleasure of the Simola Golf Course fairways, visitors will find it hard not to gaze at the view of the Knysna River, Lagoon and spectacular Heads.
This golf estate in Knysna has a variety of memberships on offer. Members have access to all amenities and facilities at the estate including bookings; however, need to reserve tee-off times in advance.
The Simola Golf and Country Estate is situated on 325 hectares of forested land above the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Accommodation consists of luxurious suites, which all have magnificent views.
The 5-star Hotel in Knysna has a beautiful restaurant and sushi bar, cigar bar, full-service Simola Spa, Gym and Hair Salon. It also has an indoor heated pool, children's splash pool, outside pool and bar. The hotel also has a high-tech conference facility with full banqueting options.
The Simola Golf Clubhouse forms part of the Simola Hotel and Spa, it has spacious changing rooms, a beautifully appointed lounge and bar as well as a Pro Shop, with the latest golfing equipment and apparel.
Guests and members have access to hotel facilities that include a gourmet restaurant, indoor pool and Wellness Centre. The cigar bar offers a fine selection of cigars, cognacs, whisky and liqueurs.