Number 19 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Host of the 1996 World Cup Golf, this is an estate course of two distinctly different nines. The front nine is on a flat, while the back nine climbs up the lower slopes of the magnificent Helderberg Mountain, with breathtaking views of the coastline from the top holes.

Signature Hole: Your biggest test comes on the par 4, 17th hole that swoops downhill. You play from an elevated tee with tall pines flanking one side of the fairway, and an out of bounds fence on the other. The green is long and narrow.

Number 23 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Set in the Stellenbosch Winelands, this relatively new parkland layout is improving all the time, and a housing estate is being built on the property. The front nine is relatively open, and it's when you reach the second nine that the real beauty of the course is unveiled.

Signature Hole: The short par 4, 12th is played from an island tee over a large stretch of water to a green that can be driven if you're brave enough to carry the water.

Number 40 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Set in the tranquil Clovelly Valley, this relatively short layout, built among sand dunes, rewards accuracy off the tee and provides players with scenic views of the False Bay coastline. Known for its superb greens.

Signature Hole: There are quite a few tight holes on the course, but one of the best is the par 4, 4th with out of bounds and a stream on the left, and a green guarded by a water hazard.

Number 36 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

South Africa's oldest golf club has a mature, tree-lined parkland layout, with new modern greens, which are always superbly groomed. There are excellent views of the Cape's rugged mountains.

Signature Hole: On the tough dogleg par 4, 14th you have to skirt carefully around a large water hazardthat comes in to guard at the right of the green. A par here will feel like a birdie.

Number 4 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

A championship venue in a magnificent setting alongside the Bot River Lagoon that will test the best of golfers. But its also very playable for the average hacker, having a fair amount of room. The splendid scenery is a feature on the round. This is both a resort and an estate course.

Signature Hole: The tough par 3, 17th alongside the lagoon requires a precise tee shot. Miss the green to your right and you could be on the beach.

Number 3 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

A man-made links course, quite possibly the most difficult course in South Africa. Carry more balls than usual, and be patient. Accept that this was never mean't to be a low scoring , target golf course and you will have a whale of a time. A unique experience.

Signature Hole: The short par 4, 14th (309 meters) stands out. Thread your drive past the fairway bunkers and hit a pitch shot to a green framed by towering dunes. The par 4, 15th, which swings around a wetland and ends in a peninsula green, is also a phenomenal hole.

Number 7 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

A modern 18 hole golf course with a mature parkland feel, considered one of the best conditions in South Africa. It is cleverly designed, picturesque, and presents an enjoyable challenge to all levels of golfers.

Signature Hole: The par 3 17th hole where a mid to long iron has to be struck over a wide expanse of water to a green strikingly similar to that of the par 3 12th at Augusta National.

Number 18 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Named after the mountain range that runs along the Garden Route coast, this 18 hole resort course has aesthetically pleasing design features such as rivulets and colourful gardens. Like its neighbour, the Montagu, it is in magnificent condition year round.

Signature Hole: Long hitters will be tempted to reach the green on the shortish par 4 5th hole. A water hazard dominates the right side of the fairway and green.

Number 81 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

The youngest of Fancourt's four layouts serves as the resort's public course and is likely to be busier than the others. There are not many trees on the course and some holes have a links like feel.

Signature Hole: The course is young and the holes still have to fight it out for the covered signature hole status. The par 4, 3rd is likely to win the race. Measuring 365 metres off the back, the hole doglegs to the left around a water feature.

Number 13 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

This mature parkland layout has kikuyu fairways and bent grass greens, many trees and thick undergrowth.

Signature Hole: The long par 3, 17th hole, played from an elevated tee, this hole requires a well struck long iron or fairways wood to a narrow green. There are two bunkers right of the green, ready to catch shots that kick off the bank, and one bunker short right of the putting surface.

Number 15 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Pezula possesses one of the greatest golfing locations on the African continent. The course is laid out on an undulating property overlooking the Indian Ocean. Rolling fairways and 'eyebrow' bunkers a la Gleneagles give the course a Scottish highland feel. The terrain makes it very difficult to walk this course.

Signature Hole: Although the shortest par 4, the 289 metre 14th has a spectacular location. A strategic golf hole, where apercentage approach off the tee and into the green is more likely to reap dividends than a big hit with a driver.

Number 43 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

This pleasant layout winds through thick vegetation and beautiful trees. An extensive upgrading project has enhanced the course's reputation. It has generously wide fairways.

Signature Hole: The par 4, 16th is both the top stroked and signature hole at 'Plett'. Played from an elevated tee, the drive has to be kept away from the bush on the left. Bunkers and a stream that cross the fairway protect the green.

Number 50 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

The course is on a spectacular piece of property overlooking the Keurbooms Lagoon at Plettenberg Bay, with views towards the Tsitsikamma Mountains.

Signature Hole: The Keurbooms Lagoon and the Indian Ocean behind it frame the green of the par 3, 11th.

Number 5 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Naturally undulating course built in high dunes by the sea, with the holes flowing through dense tropical vegetation. Opening stretch of five holes is as good as any in the world. Flattens out on the back nine, but you return to the rolling terrain for the closing two holes.

Signature Hole: The 3rd is considered one of the best par 5 in the world, played from a high tee to a narrow stretch of fairway, framed by a large, deep bunker that eats into the left side.

A tough test of golf, but a beautiful one with some spectacular and challenging holes. The first 11 of these have been built on rolling, open land, and the final 7 holes take you into the Zimbali Coastal Forest. It's a difficult walk, because of the hilly climbs between holes, which is why golf carts are compulsary.

Signature Hole: There are lots of great holes. One that stands out is the par 4, 13th in front of the hotel and residential lodge, tumbling down through tropical vegetation to a sloping green.

Number 29 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

A beautiful and charming estate course, where the houses don't impose on the golf holes. Quite undulating, and with a nice mixture of short and long holes. Lots of water, but the hazards are not too confrontational.

Singanture Hole: The par 5, 3rd is a unique hole, curving and sweeping downhill through an avenue of trees and bushes to a green protected by water.

Number 37 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Tropical-looking layout famous for its numerous water hazards, palm trees, and indigenous bush. The clubhouse overlooks a wonderful scene of golf holes and expanses of water, but these hazards do punish the weaker golfer who can find the layout a bit too intimidating.

Signature Hole: The par 5, 13th hole is a gamble. Once you get your drive away on a 454 metre hole that doglegs sharply left, you either have to find an island fairway with your second shot, or go boldly for the green protected by water.

Number 25 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Fantastic bushveld course next to the Kruger National Park where wild animals stroll the fairways with the golfers. Not a particularly long course, but a challenging one that has hosted many tournaments on the Sunshine Tours. Watch out for the crocodiles in the water hazards!

Very short resort course close to the Kruger National Park, a fun experience, although there are some testing holes with interesting water hazards that include hippos and crocodiles.

Skukuza is the only golf course inside the Kruger National Park. Since the course is not fenced-in, uninvited spectators are a common sight; hippo, impala, warthog and baboons to mention but a few. The course offers the pleasure of a challenge and adventure. The Skukuza Golf Course has no bunkers, although 'aerial bunkers' abound because of the many trees found on the course.

Signature Hole: The 9th hole, par 3 of about 150m is played across Lake Panic.

Number 1 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Set on the borders of the Kruger National Park near Malelane in Mpumalanga, the 18 hole golf course was designed to blend in with the surroundings while providing a golfing challenge of championship standard. Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to families of hippos and crocodiles. Leopard Creek, is also home to the Dunhill Championship, which is played in December each year.

Signature Hole: Leopard Creek Golf Course has many featured holes, but the one that stands out is the par 5 16th. Its green overlooks the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River.

Number 2 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

Arguably South Africa's most famous course, courtesy of its status as host of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. The course cuts through th African bush and flanks the Pilanesberg National Park. Blessed with superb greens.

Signature Hole: The par 5, 9th with its island green, never fails to get the adrenaline going. At over 500m from the championship and club tees most amateurs won't beable to reach the putting surface in two shots, but even the third shot is a tough one.

Number 20 of the Top 100 Courses in South Africa as rated by the South Africa Golf Digest for 2007.

The course was carved out of undulating and rocky terrain. Situated over a hill from the Gary Player Country Club, the Lost City's layout is different in character. The fairways are wide, the greens receptive and, all things being equal, it presents an enjoyable golfing experience. The clubhouse is modelled on the Zimbabwean Ruins.

Signature Hole: Keep an eye out for the Nile crocodiles in the water hazard left of the green on the par 3, 13th hole. The green, shaped to resemble the continent of Africa, is protected by nine bunkers.

The 18 hole golf course is situated along one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of Mauritius. The Links Course has been created out of indigenous forest and volcanic rock and provides a different challenge with a links feel, wide open spaces and rolling terrain.

Signature Hole: The 18th hole is the signature hole along turquoise waters. A semi blind tee shot would be left of centre to leave a clear second shot over water to the home green which is situated next to an old lime kiln. A par 4 here will take you happily onto the Clubhouse and the 19th hole.