Durban Country Club
A course steeped in tradition and history, Durban Country Club boasts the unique claim of being the only course on the African continent to be rated in the Top 100 Golf Courses of the World by Golf Magazine USA and is rated in the top 6 in South Africa by Golf Digest SA.
A combination of lush vegetation, sand dunes and stunning views of the Indian Ocean make this course one of the most unique, and challenging, in all the world. One of the defining characteristics of Durban Country Club are the massive undulations in the fairways, especially the 5th, 8th and 17th. The course was built on sand dunes and they are large and interesting.
The par five third hole is rated the best third in the world. Playing from a high tee to a narrow fairway with dense bush and a predatory bunker on the left hand side you’ll see why this is the most popular hole on the course.
Durban Country Club is a shot makers course that you have to think your way around. Most golfers don’t make use of their driver until well into their round due to the narrowness of the opening holes.
The course, overlooking the Blue Lagoon estuary and the Indian Ocean, has hosted 16 South African Opens in total - more than any other club in South Africa - and is the proud host of the centenary SA Open in December 2010.
Signature Hole – Hole 3, par 5
The 3rd hole, a 468-metre par 5, is rated the best third in the world. It requires players to hit their tee shot from the highest point on the course, overlooking the Indian Ocean, into a valley below completely exposing their drive to the ocean gusts. Players must avoid the trees on the right of this straight-away hole, but also miss the large fairway bunker that sits in the landing area on the left. Large trees protect the green's left portion and will also punish any shot hit too long.
Course Layout
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Playing the Course
Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice
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DCC Summer Times
Morning Field: 06h32 – 08h16
Afternoon Field: 10h56 – 13h04
DCC Winter Times
Morning Field: 06h40 – 08h16
Afternoon Field: 10h56 – 12h32
Bookings
To book a tee time or for any general query, contact the Country Club Pro Shop on 031 313 1719.
Caddies
Caddies are available at a cost of R120 (tip discretionary).
Change Rooms
Locker room attendant, shower facilities, shoe cleaning facilities and bag storage area.
Club Rentals
Clubs can be hired at the Pro Shop for R280 per set. Booking is essential.
Golf Carts
10 carts are available at the Country Club course. Booking is essential through the Pro Shop. The cost is R230 per cart, per round.
Golf Spike Rule
Only soft spikes are allowed on the course.
Food Service
There is a roaming drinks cart on the course plus a Halfway House after the 9th hole offering a light menu.
Function Rooms
A choice of 6 function rooms to suit your event needs.
GPS Systems
After much consideration and discussions with other Clubs and Golf Unions the Committee has decided that it will allow the use of hand held GPS systems, but not during Tournament and Trophy events. The Committee does not think that these golfers will gain much advantage over players who do not use the system.
Practice Facility
Includes a driving range, putting and chipping greens and practice bunkers.
Pro Shop
Stocked with a comprehensive selection of the very best of golf apparel and equipment.
Pull Carts
Pull carts are available at the Pro Shop. Booking is essential.
Restaurants
A choice of 3 restaurants catering for casual to fine dining.
Warm Up Area
Open from 06h30 - 18h00. Golf balls can be hired from the green fee payment point.
Waterman Bar
The most magnificent bar overlooking the 1st tee and the 18th green with panoramic views of the Indian ocean. The perfect place to celebrate a great round of golf.
Green Fees for 2012
Beachwood
A stone's throw from Durban Country Club, the Beachwood course is a hidden gem offering a superb challenge for the golfer that enjoys a typical Links layout. It is currently rated one of the Top 20 courses in South Africa.
The course was taken over by Durban Country Club in the early 1990’s and underwent some refining and alterations to bring the course closer to Championship standard - offering the discerning golfer an alternative challenge at Beachwood.
An interesting aspect of the course is that it lies at the southern end of Virginia Airport - mainly for small commercial aircraft, private flights, training flights and helicopters - adding an element of excitement to see these small aircraft take off and land directly overhead.
Barring the par 3 second, all the fairways run parallel to one another in a N-NE / S-SW direction. The sixth and ninth fairways both have a dog-leg left to consider whereas the other fairways are all straight. There are 41 bunkers around the greens, and 33 fairway bunkers waiting for wayward shots. Four of the holes are blessed with water features and most fairways are lined with trees.
This course is a very good challenge to the handicap, for the fairways are narrow and long, and require precision tee shots and lay-ups. The course is maintained with the same diligence and care as that of the Country Club course.
Signature Hole – Hole 6, par 4
The sixth is one of the most demanding par 4's you will find anywhere. At 410m from the back tee, set high in the dunes, the hole doglegs left, with a stream, bush and water hazard to be negotiated en route to the green.
Playing the Course
Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice
To view the interactive version of our course layout click here
Beachwood Summer Tee Off Times
Morning Field: 06h32 – 08h18
Afternoon Field: 10h59 – 13h05
Beachwood Winter Tee Off Times
Morning Field: 06h40 – 08h18
Afternoon Field: 10h59 – 12h30
Bookings
To book a tee time or for any general query, contact the Beachwood Pro Shop on 031 564 4257.
Caddies
Caddies are available at a cost of R120 (tip discretionary).
Change Rooms
Locker room attendant, shower facilities, shoe cleaning facilities.
Club Rental
Clubs can be hired at the Pro Shop for R280 per set. Booking is essential.
Food Service
Roaming drinks cart on course. After your 9th hole a Halfway House is available offering a variety of food and drinks.
Functions
Function room available with prize giving facilities and bar.
Golf Carts
10 carts are available at the Beachwood course. Booking is essential through the Pro Shop. The cost is R180 per cart, per round.
Golf Spike Rule
Soft spikes only.
GPS Systems
After much consideration and discussions with other Clubs and Golf Unions the Committee has decided that it will allow the use of hand held GPS systems, but not during Tournament and Trophy events. The Committee does not think that these golfers will gain much advantage over players who do not use the system.
Pull Carts
Pull carts are available at the Pro Shop. Booking is essential.
Course Layout
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Green Fees for 2012
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Dress Code
Durban Country Club is proud of its standards and every effort is made to ensure that these standards are upheld. Golfers are expected to wear clothing that is designed primarily for golf and to dress smartly and appropriately at all times, both on the golf course and in the Clubhouse. Management and staff have both the responsibility and authority to interpret appropriate dress and to ensure that standards are maintained.
Gentlemen
- Traditional golf hats or peak caps to be warn with the peak forward.
- Golf shirts with a collar or crew neck to be tucked into trousers/shorts at all times.
- Traditional long or short golf trousers with belt or clasp.
- Formal three-quarter length golf trousers may be worn.
- Traditional knee-length golf stockings or short socks may be worn with short trousers.
- Short socks and anklets must be predominantly white when worn with shorts.
- Secret or hidden socks are not permitted
Ladies
- The regulation dress code of the Women`s Golf Association of South Africa applies.
- Fashionable golfing attire is encouraged, but should be of a modest nature.
- Garments with low necklines, bare midriff or made from denim fabric are not permitted on the golf course.
The following dress will not be permitted under any circumstances on the Golf Course:
- Tee shirts
- Bold commercial advertising
- Vests or sleeveless shirts for men
- Bush type or cargo pants
- Draw-string or elasticised pants for men
- Golf shoes with steel spikes
- Jeans
Men’s Golf
Durban Country Club
Men’s Captain: Glen Passmore
Beachwood
Men’s Captain: Alasdair Muir
Men’s Vice Captain: Sean Fenger
League Golf
Interest in league golf is at an all time high as we currently have seven teams competing in the Central and Allerton leagues. For more information on joining one of our leagues please contact Jason Bird on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Please enquire at the Pro Shop for your copy of the 2012 fixture book.
Ladies Golf
Durban Country Club & Beachwood
Ladies Captain: Ros Humphris
Ladies Vice Captain: Annette Pritchard
The Ladies section currently has over 300 members, run by an elected committee headed by the Captain. Club competitions are held at the Beachwood course on Tuesday mornings. Times may be booked at the Pro Shop a week in advance with the cut off time being 12 noon on the Monday before the event.
Competition formats vary and include Open Days, Charity Events, Trophy Events and several sponsored days. Our Club also participates in Inter Region matches and the Annual Inter Club Championship.
League Golf
There are two ladies leagues which fall within the Durban region and involve six clubs, one is played mid-week and the other over weekends.
Junior Golf
This section has grown with 30-40 Juniors regularly turning out for weekly tournaments. In 2006 the league teams won two of the three quadrangular composite league matches played during the year, finishing second overall in the standings.
Junior Golf Programme
Durban Country Club offers an exciting Junior Golf programme and we encourage all Junior members to use both the coaching and playing opportunities on offer. Junior visitors are welcome but will be charged an additional fee.
- The Junior Coaching programme is run by Andrew Radford on Sunday mornings at the Country Club warm up area.
- The Junior Playing Fixtures will now take place on Sunday morning from 07h10, unless otherwise advertised. Play will alternate between the Country Club and Beachwood courses.
- The Club will now be running our order-of-merit in age divisions. We would like to keep it similar to that of the SAJGF and include U-14,U-16, U-18 and U-23. We believe that this will help with continuity as the Juniors play more with the SAJGF and encourage juniors of the same age to play together.
Should you have any further enquires contact Glen Passmore on 082 496 2323.
Junior Clinics
The Club has started junior clinics on certain Sundays and this is proving to be very popular. If you are not receiving the SMS notifications or would like to sign up, please contact Andrew Radford on 082 451 8953. Please bring your kids along to join in the fun of learning how to play golf.
2011 Junior Club Championships
The 2011 Junior Strokeplay Champs will be held on Sunday 1 May at Durban Country Club and the Matchplay eliminations will take place on Monday 2 May (Public Holiday). All those who wish to play are kindly requested to enter at the DCC Proshop. Click here for the entry form.
Reciprocity
Durban Country Club enjoys reciprocal arrangements with a number of clubs and organization both in South Africa and abroad. For a full list please click here.
Golf Days & Events
Durban Country Club is well known for its outstanding golf experience and the events we host here are no exception. Our Golf Events Coordinator provides an exceptional service and will arrange an event offering the opportunity to engage with your colleagues, clients or friends in a beautiful environment made all the more appealing by professional and experienced organisation. Our events programme can accommodate for almost any number of guests.
The Club offers the following services and facilities for golf events:
- Registration tables conveniently located
- Scoring staff
- Starters
- Marshalls
- Caddies
- Branding - erecting and placement of branding material on the courses
- Photography - arranged on your behalf
- Club Rental
- Golf Cart Rental
- Pull Cart Rental
- Prize Giving Venue
- Lunch/Dinner Venue
- A variety of menus to choose from
- Lessons/coaching
Dress Code
We ask that all visitors to the Club familiarise themselves with the facilities, dress codes and other rules as stipulated in our Code of Conduct, prior to the day of the booked event to ensure an enjoyable golfing experience.
View dress code here
Function Rooms
A choice of 5 function rooms to suit your event needs.
Restaurants
A choice of 3 restaurants catering for casual to fine dining.
Waterman Bar
The most magnificent bar overlooking the 1st tee and the 18th green with panoramic views of the Indian ocean. The perfect place to celebrate a great round of golf.
Contact Us
To make an enquiry, complete the enquiry form on the website or contact our Golf Events Coordinator, Neeta Bodalia-Naidoo, on 031 313 1777 ext 782 to discuss your requirements.
Golf Lessons
Coaching Facility
Durban Country Club offers a fantastic facility run by John Dickson - the current number one rated PGA teaching professional in South Africa. John and his team offer a variety of different lessons for all ages and abilities whether individual or groups, from half an hour to an hour long. The coaching sessions take place at the Country Club course and can include video analysis.
Golf lessons can be booked by contacting:
John - 082 990 7201
Andrew - 082 451 8953
Golf Day Enquiry Form
Please complete the form below to enquire about hosting your next golf day at Durban Country Club or Beachwood.
Men’s Golf
Durban Country Club
Men’s Captain: Glen Passmore
Beachwood
Men’s Captain: Alasdair Muir
Men’s Vice Captain: Sean Fenger
League Golf
Interest in league golf is at an all time high as we currently have seven teams competing in the Central and Allerton leagues. For more information on joining one of our leagues please contact Jason Bird on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Please enquire at the Pro Shop for your copy of the 2012 fixture book.
Golf Tip of the Week
Warm Up before every game
Proper warm-up is essential for peak performance in any sport. If you attend any professional sporting event you always see athletes going through a pre-game warm-up, and pro golfers are no different. By the time tour professionals step to the first tee, they are fully prepared to make their best swings from the opening tee shot.
Most amateurs, however, get "warmed up" by dashing from their cars to the pro shop to check in, then running to the first tee, all within five minutes or so. To avoid injuries and a disappointing round of golf try the following quick warm up routine:
· Get to the course early. Ensure enough time to carry out the necessary “admin” – check in, changeroom, golf attire etc. It is important that you do not feel rushed, so allow time to complete this entire warm-up period at a leisurely pace.
· Begin warming up on the putting green. Putting is 43-percent of golf and the putting stroke is the slowest and smoothest of all strokes in golf. By spending time warming up on the green first, you will not only be prepared for the speed of the greens but you will also be starting the day with smooth, deliberate tempo.
· Stretch the body. A very simple and easy exercise/stretch for golfers to do is the standing twist. The Standing Twist with a club is a rotational stretching exercise that benefits the golfer's core. As such, it is an excellent exercise for any golfer to incorporate into his or her stretching routine. Here is how to do it:
1. Hold club chest high, arms straight out in front, with grip shoulder-width apart.
2. While keeping feet and hips fairly stable, rotate club to the right and then the left.
3. Try to breathe out on every turn to release tension.
4. Repeat each side 10 times.
Handicap Update
Please click on the link below to see the latest Handicap Manual from Handicaps Network Africa Pty Ltd
KZN League Fixtures 2012
Premier League
Premier League - Team 1
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 | Southern KZN | Southbroom |
| 11 March 2012 | Toti | Toti |
| 1 April 2012 | Zululand | Durban Country Club |
| 15 April 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 6 May 2012 | Durban Country Club 2 | Durban Country Club |
| 3 June 2012 | Mount Edgecombe | Durban Country Club |
| 1 July 2012 | Kloof | Kloof Country Club |
| 22 July 2012 | Maritzburg Golf Club | Durban Country Club |
| 5 August 2012 | Bye | |
| 2 September 2012 | Royal Durban | Royal Durban |
Premier League - Team 2
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 |
Toti |
Toti |
| 11 March 2012 | Maritzburg Golf Club | Beachwood |
| 1 April 2012 | Kloof | Beachwood |
| 15 April 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 6 May 2012 | Durban Country Club 1 | Durban Country Club |
| 3 June 2012 | Zululand | Beachwood |
| 1 July 2012 | Bye | Beachwood |
| 22 July 2012 | Southern KZN | Beachwood |
| 5 August 2012 | Royal Durban | Royal Durban |
| 2 September 2012 | Mount Edgecombe | Mount Edgecombe |
Central League
"A" Division - Durban Country Club "A" Team
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 |
Bluff A | Bluff National |
| 11 March 2012 | Umhlali A | Durban Country Club |
| 1 April 2012 | Greater Durban A | Maidstone |
| 15 April 2012 | Bye | |
| 6 May 2012 | Maidstone A | Victoria Country Club |
| 3 June 2012 | Royal Durban A | Windsor Park |
| 1 July 2012 | Victoria A | Beachwood |
| 22 July 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 5 August 2012 | Durban Country Club B | Umhlali |
"A" Division - Durban Country Club "B" Team
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 |
Maidstone A | Bluff National |
| 11 March 2012 | Bluff A | Durban Country Club |
| 1 April 2012 | Victoria A | Maidstone |
| 15 April 2012 | Umhlali A | Royal Durban |
| 6 May 2012 | Bye | |
| 3 June 2012 | Greater Durban A | Windsor Park |
| 1 July 2012 | Royal Durban A | Beachwood |
| 22 July 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 5 August 2012 | Durban Country Club A | Umhlali |
"C" Division - Durban Country Club "C" Team
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 |
Durban Golf Club A | Durban Golf Club |
| 11 March 2012 | President's Development | Bluff National |
| 1 April 2012 | Umhlali B | Selborne |
| 15 April 2012 | Bluff B | Windsor Park |
| 6 May 2012 | Bye | |
| 3 June 2012 | Southern Natal A | Umhlali |
| 1 July 2012 | Athlone A | Windsor Park |
| 22 July 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 5 August 2012 | Cato Ridge A | Papwa Sewgolum |
Allerton League
"A" Division - Durban Country Club "A" Team
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 |
Bluff | Umhlali |
| 11 March 2012 | Royal Durban | Royal Durban |
| 1 April 2012 | Durban Country Club B | Toti |
| 15 April 2012 | Toti | Cato Ridge |
| 6 May 2012 | Maidstone | Beachwood |
| 3 June 2012 | Bye | |
| 1 July 2012 | Cato Ridge | Bluff National |
| 22 July 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 5 August 2012 | Umhlali | Durban Country Club |
"A" Division - Durban Country Club "B" Team
| Date | Opponents | Venue |
| 12 February 2012 |
Toti | Umhlali |
| 11 March 2012 | Umhlali | Royal Durban |
| 1 April 2012 | Durban Country Club A | Toti |
| 15 April 2012 | Cato Ridge | Cato Ridge |
| 6 May 2012 | Bluff | Beachwood |
| 3 June 2012 | Bye | |
| 1 July 2012 | Royal Durban | Bluff National |
| 22 July 2012 | Spare Day | |
| 5 August 2012 | Maidstone | Durban Country Club |