Some of the most beautiful country clubs are located within spectacular landscapes, which South Africa boasts many of. While Umhlali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal and Irene Country Club in Gauteng are just two of the shining examples, they have a lot to offer apart from just a day out — it’s a lifestyle experience that combines sports, leisure and nature.
Umhlali Country Club: Where Community Meets Comfort
One of the benefits of Umhlali Country Club is that it stands just north of the beautiful place called Durban. It has always cascaded a very warm welcome to anyone who wants to be a member. Apart from roofed buildings, Umhlali Country Club is gifted with scenic beauty, an 18-hole golf course that winds its way from lush and undulating land.
Umhlali’s golf course has its amalgam of being inviting as a rough golf course. Fairways lined with Indigenous trees and a tranquil ambience make it peaceful to live, not just for that matter, but also enriching the game. Designers have cared to craft a course that serves golfers of all skill levels through much thoughtfulness in the layout of the course.
More than golf, the club boasts other facilities, including tennis courts, a bowling green and a swimming pool, in which members are invited to enjoy a variety of leisure activities. Oftentimes, this place is filled with families who come for good sports and lovely social events that are hosted regularly.
The difference with Umhlali is community. Members often tell stories of friendship over greens but also of the camaraderie into which the friendship extends beyond fairways. Whether one has played before or is just visiting, there is a feeling of belonging to something larger than oneself.
Irene Country Club: A Cool Spot in Gauteng
The Irene Country Club is a little outside Pretoria, where charm ties along with modernity. It is best designed for anyone who wants to escape the life of the city yet enjoy the finest facilities.
History is what makes the Irene golf course historic, with its roots tracing back to the founding of the course in the early 1900s. It’s a favourite playground for players, with its manicured greens and challenging layout. The signature tree-lined fairways paint an idyllic picture for a round of golf, whether competitive or leisurely.
