Development:  St Francis Links

St Francis Links land may not have been grazing land for the sheep and rabbits, but a natural course between the beach and arable land it is. Jack Nicklaus has had the pleasure of taking Mother Nature's best piece of links land and signed his name to something unique. St Francis Links will challenge all who play it and reward those who respect it.

The layout combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its variation in length and direction.

The bunkers look as though they have been simply plowed out of the land. It is the bunkering that truly defines the quality and character of St Francis Links. Others have designed and built courses with a links look. Here you will easily see what separates St Francis Links from the rest a consistent look throughout. One will agree that, almost from the opening shot, St Francis Links carries a look and feel that breathes history from times gone by.

The shape of the greens comes from the natural movement of the land. The greens have simply been placed on top of the sand, changing shape in construction as the wind changed its mind. Some are more undulating than others. All putting surfaces and green surrounds present a mental and physical test.

St Francis Links is South Africa's Pure Links!

Jack Nicklaus is a name long associated with greatness. Also known as The Golden Bear, Nicklaus boasts 105 professional victories worlwide, including a record 18 professional major championships, ranking him amongst the greatest sport stars of all times. The Nicklaus name is now also associated with the best in course design world wide. Nicklaus Design boasts more than 300 courses open for play in 29 different countries. Of those, the Golden Bear has been involved in the design of 250 courses. Nicklaus Design, the worlder leader in course design, has projects currently under development in 37 different countries. At least 48 Nicklaus Design courses have been ranked in various national and international Top-100 lists (Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and Golfweek). It is therefore with pride that St Francis Links is counted amongst the exclusive list of Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses. “Designing a golf course is my total expression. My golf game can only go on so long, But what I have learned can be put into a piece of ground and that will last beyond me.”