FISH RIVER SUN HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB RESORT

FISH RIVER SUN HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB RESORT​, Golf Course & Clubhouse, Between East London and Port Alfred, Eastern Cape.

Situated 122km from East London, 185km from Port Elizabeth, the Fish River golf course has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean from several of its holes. The 18-hole Gary Player designed championship golf course offers golfers a parkland type challenge, along the beautiful and unspoiled Sunshine Coast. The course is rated amongst the top 35 in South Africa, and is regarded as a ‘must play’ by golf authorities. 

Course Overview 

Carved out of the indigenous bush with Kikuyu fairways and Bent grass greens, full use has been made of the natural surroundings and terrain to produce a course that combines drama, challenge, and the ruggedness to provide an excellent golfing challenge.

• Par 72
• Length 6298m 
• Course designer: Gary Player 
• Date course opened: 1989 
• Course type: 18-hole parkland course 
• Grass type: Fairways - Kikuyu. Tees – Kikuyu. Greens – Bent grass.

Pro Shop 

The Pro Shop offers all manner of golf paraphernalia including clubs, balls and men’s and women’s golfing attire. Pick up anything you need before your big golf game.

Clubhouse 

The Kontiki Bar and snack station offers a great halfway house lunch. The bar offers light snacks and drinks.

Clubhouse Facilities

The resort’s many facilities will ensure that even the most active and adventurous guests are kept occupied and entertained. Apart from the vast, unspoiled beaches, nature lovers will enjoy walking trails, guided nature walks, night drives, bird-watching, and historical talks en route the historical trail. The active guest also has access to the mini fun golf course, a squash court, volleyball, and an array of equipment that can be obtained from reception to utilize on the well-maintained sports green. Activities available include soccer, croquet, bowls and badminton.

Fish River Country Club Fees

The 18 Hole fees includes Halfway house voucher.​

Directions 

From Port Elizabeth Airport (± 194km)

• Approximate driving time 2 hours
• Head southwest toward De Havilland St, 290m.
• Turn right at De Havilland St, 160m.
• At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Aerodrome Way/M11, 750m.
• Turn right at Heugh Rd/M9.
• Continue to follow M9, 2.3km.
• Slight left at Settlers Way/M4, 6.7km.
• Take the ramp on the right onto National Rd Bypass/N2, 13.5km.
• Take exit 764 toward Neptune Rd, 160m.
• Keep left at the fork to continue toward Neptune Rd and merge onto Neptune Rd, 3.8km.
• Turn right at R102, 2.4km.
• Continue straight onto R334, 9.9km.
• Turn left at National Rd Bypass/N2 (signs for Grahamstown).
• Continue to follow N2, 22.2km.
• Turn right at R72, 98.6km.
• Pass through Alexandria, Kenton-on-Sea and Port Alfred.

GPS coordinates
E 27° 7' 57.057"
S 33° 29' 4.1058"