Fancourt Unveils The Links Experience: A Stunning Nine-Hole Course Designed by Gary Player.
Fancourt is proud to introduce The Links Experience, a newly designed nine-hole golf course by legendary golfer and course architect Gary Player. This breathtaking addition to Fancourt’s world-class golfing portfolio offers a unique and versatile playing experience, catering to golf enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
The vision for The Links Experience began in 2022 when Fancourt owner Hasso Plattner met with course architect Johann Jacobs. Recognizing an opportunity to transform the former Bramble golf course into a new and exciting golf offering, Fancourt reached out to Gary Player—who has played a pivotal role in shaping Fancourt’s courses over the years. Two years later, the course is officially open, embodying Player’s signature design philosophy of beauty, challenge, and accessibility.
“It’s a beautiful layout, lots of soft grasses and coloured bunkers, something very different,” says Gary Player. “I designed this to give people pleasure, particularly elderly people, and it’s very versatile with the fact that you can choose par 3, 4 or 5 or play strictly as a par 3. It’s a thing of beauty that gives everyone a challenge, young and old.”
The Links Experience is an intriguing par 34 layout featuring one par 5, three par 3s, and five par 4s. To enhance flexibility, the course boasts dedicated par 3 tee-boxes, allowing players to opt for a purely par 3 experience if they wish.
Each hole has been given a distinctive name, adding to the character and charm of the course:
Hole 1 - Wamkelekile
Hole 2 - Down the Hill
Hole 3 - It'll Be a Skoosh
Hole 4 - Devil’s Elbow
Hole 5 - Low Land
Hole 6 - Beag
Hole 7 - Wide
Hole 8 - Mulligan
Hole 9 - Up the Hill
Fancourt continues to cement its status as a premier golf destination, and The Links Experience is set to become a favourite among Members and Guests alike. With its innovative design, stunning scenery, and the unmistakable touch of Gary Player, this nine-hole masterpiece promises an unforgettable round for every golfer.