Goose Valley at Goose Valley Golf Course

Goose Valley Golf Course sits in the Garden Route region near Plettenberg Bay on South Africa's southern coast, designed by Gary Player and opened in the mid-1990s. The course occupies rolling terrain in a valley setting between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Indian Ocean, with the routing taking advantage of natural elevation changes and indigenous vegetation characteristic of the area. Player's design incorporates the region's fynbos and forest elements, creating a layout that moves through varied landscapes over its par-72 routing.

The course features strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on several holes, with the terrain providing natural contours and movement throughout. Elevation changes offer views toward the surrounding mountains and, from higher points, glimpses of the ocean in the distance. The design emphasizes accuracy and course management, with doglegs and risk-reward opportunities that reward thoughtful play over pure distance.

Goose Valley serves as the centerpiece of a residential golf estate development, typical of the Garden Route's growth as a golf destination during the 1990s and 2000s. The course attracts both local members and visitors exploring the region's collection of coastal and parkland layouts. Its location between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth positions it along a stretch of coastline known for scenic beauty and temperate climate, making it part of the broader Garden Route golf circuit that includes several other notable South African designs.