Course Review: What can a typical round of golf cost in 2015?

Just like golfers, all courses are not created equal and you can really spend as much as you feel comfortable with during your day out on the golf course.

There are many variables that will affect the cost such as the course itself, whether you are a member or not and whether your hire a cart, caddy or pull cart.

Durban Country Club is one of the better-known courses in South Africa, with its long history and tradition of golfing excellence. It is also one of the most reasonably priced courses and green fees are as follows:

• Full members are R110 for 9-holes or R200 for 18- holes
• Member guests pay R195 for 9-holes and R350 for 18-holes
• Visitors are charged R275 for 9-holes and R475 for 18-holes

Cart hire will set you back R250 for members and R280 for non-members for 18-holes or R140 and R160 respectively for 9-holes.  Durban Country Club also offers ‘bulk’ savings where avid golfers can pay R 8,800 for unlimited golfing.

Caddies can be employed at a cost of R130 + R30 for lunch

There is a roaming drinks cart, halfway house and three restaurants offering fine dining or casual fare. The intimate cocktail bar, traditional bar and poolside bar provide extra opportunities for refreshment.  Meals range in price from R50 for a pizza to about R100 for a main course.

The cheapest green fees in South Africa are to be found at Hillside Golf Club in Gauteng where you can play for free on Mondays.

On the other end of the scale, Leopard Creek Country Club prides itself on being the most prestigious and expensive club in the country. Green fees here are R2 500 for non-affiliated visitors. Play is “by invitation only” for guests staying at selected lodges in the area.   These green fees are per person but include a cart and a light meal with tea or coffee at the Halfway house.

Caddies are not provided at Leopard Creek and you can enjoy refreshments at the bar, restaurant, and halfway house.

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