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Humewood Golf Club

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

4.3

18 Holes · Par 72 · Visitor green fee published by one domain only · Links

Open to visitorsSouth African OpenDunes

About Humewood Golf Club

Humewood Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 links beside Algoa Bay in Gqeberha, in South Africa's Eastern Cape. The ground is sandy dunes, and the club bills it as the only true links in Africa.

  • The club promotes Humewood as the only true links in Africa.
  • The South African Open has been played here five times.
  • A driving range, a chipping and putting green and lessons are on site.
  • Visitors are welcome, and the club asks that you contact it to book a round.

History of Humewood Golf Club

Major S. V. Hotchkin designed Humewood, and the course opened in 1931.

Signature holes at Humewood Golf Club

The sixth is a par 3 with a bunkered green. The 13th has a terraced green set on a dune.

Playing Humewood Golf Club: tips

Visitors are welcome, and the club asks that you contact it to arrange a round. Rental clubs are available, and the practice facilities make a useful warm-up before heading out.

Visit Humewood Golf Club

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Practical Information

Driving Range
Practice Area
Restaurant
Lessons Available
Club Rental

Frequently Asked Questions about Humewood Golf Club

Who designed Humewood Golf Club?

Major S. V. Hotchkin designed the course, and it opened in 1931.

Is Humewood a true links course?

Yes. It is a seaside links on dunes beside Algoa Bay, and the club promotes it as Africa's only true links.

Can visitors play Humewood?

Yes. Visitors are welcome, but should contact the club in advance to arrange a tee time.

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