San Lameer Country Club
Peter Matkovich shaped San Lameer Country Club on the lush KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, and a full rebuild completed in 2015 sharpened it into one of the best resort layouts in the country. A par 71 of about 6,104 meters threaded through a coastal nature reserve, it pairs serious golf with subtropical birdlife and the warm Indian Ocean a short drive away.
Photo: San Lameer Country Club via Google.
The verdict
San Lameer sits in a private estate on the Lower South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, set inside a conservation area that is home to nearly 200 bird species and pockets of indigenous coastal forest. The Peter Matkovich routing winds between dune forest, wetlands and fairways that run firm in the dry months, and the 2015 rebuild rebuilt greens and bunkering to give the course modern bite without losing its relaxed resort character.
It is an easy course to love and a deceptively hard one to score on. Water and reed lined wetlands come into play on the back nine, the greens are quick and subtly contoured, and the warm coastal wind can turn a gentle par 71 into a real test. For a golfer building a South Coast trip, San Lameer is the anchor round, paired naturally with the wider Hibiscus Coast and a few days by the sea.
San Lameer Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- Rebuilt 2015
- Designer
- Peter Matkovich
- Type
- Coastal parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,104 m
- Green fee
- From about ZAR 450 (2025)
Designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from San Lameer and leading course databases. The course was shaped by Peter Matkovich and rebuilt in 2015, a par 71 of about 6,104 meters. The indicative green fee of around ZAR 450 reflects recent published resort rates and changes by season, package and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
San Lameer opens in parkland calm and gradually tightens as the wetlands and coastal forest press in. The fairways are generous off the tee but the angles matter, because the greens are firm, fast and full of subtle movement that punishes the approach played from the wrong side.
The water comes alive on the closing stretch, where reed lined hazards and lakes guard several greens and demand a committed second shot. The par 3s are the quiet strength of the round, each asking a different club and a precise distance, and the warm onshore breeze rarely lets you settle.
What lingers is the setting as much as the golf. Monkeys cross the fairways, the birdlife is constant, and the turf runs clean and true on the kikuyu and bent surfaces. It is golf to be savored over several days, which is exactly how the resort is built to be played.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and estate course; visitors and resort guests are welcome to book, with members and stay and play guests given priority |
| Green fee | From about ZAR 450, with cart, twilight and package rates available (indicative, 2025) |
| Booking | Book through the golf shop or your resort reservation; tee times are easy to secure outside South African school holidays |
| On the day | Carts are widely used on the rolling terrain; caddies can be arranged; a relaxed but neat resort dress code applies |
| Getting there | Southbroom on the Lower South Coast, about 95 minutes south of King Shaka International Airport in Durban |
| Best months | April to September for the dry, mild winter season when the coast is at its most comfortable for golf |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from San Lameer and recent rate listings; resort pricing changes by season and package, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers stay on the estate itself, where the San Lameer resort and a wide choice of self catering villas put the first tee minutes away and open up the beach, spa and tennis between rounds. Staying inside the reserve is the simplest way to play early and often.
Beyond the estate, the wider Hibiscus Coast around Margate and Southbroom offers hotels, restaurants and easy access to the other South Coast courses. It is an ideal base for a multi course week, pairing San Lameer with the nearby links and parkland tracks of KwaZulu-Natal.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near San Lameer Country Club.
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San Lameer Country Club questions
Who designed San Lameer Country Club?
San Lameer was shaped by South African architect Peter Matkovich and underwent a full rebuild completed in 2015, which renewed the greens and bunkering across the layout.
What is the par and length of San Lameer?
San Lameer is a par 71 measuring about 6,104 meters, set inside a coastal nature reserve on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Can visitors play San Lameer?
Yes. San Lameer is a resort and estate course that welcomes visitors and resort guests; book through the golf shop or your resort reservation, and confirm current green fees before arriving.
When is the best time to play San Lameer?
The dry winter months from April to September offer the most reliable golf weather on the South Coast, with mild days and firmer turf.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.