South African Golf Courses - Selborne Golf Course

Selborne is set in the rolling hills of Kwazulu-Natal's South Coast. It is build on land that used to be a thriving dairy farm. When the owner Denis Barker decided to turn the farm into a golf estate he initially consulted a golf architect but eventually decided to design the course on his own. Completed in 1987 the course has matured to be one of South Africa's most attractive courses.
Water comes into play on just about every hole of the 18-hole par 72 Selborne golf course. One of the signature holes of the course is the par four 18th hole. The hole measures 271 meters from the back markers to the flagstick. It is best negotiated with nothing more than a mid-iron from the tee to avoid its hazards. This hole is a good example of Barker's non-conformative design. Huge indigenous trees flanking fairways and the backdrop of the Indian Ocean makes for a very picturesque course.