
Kei Mouth Course
Kei Mouth Country Golf Course
About this course
Kei Mouth Country Golf Course sits at the mouth of the Great Kei River where it meets the Indian Ocean in the Eastern Cape, approximately 150 kilometers northeast of East London. The course occupies a coastal setting characteristic of South Africa's Wild Coast region, where dramatic topography, indigenous vegetation, and ocean views define the landscape. The nine-hole layout reflects the modest scale typical of rural coastal clubs in this part of the country, serving both the small local community and holiday visitors to the area. The routing works with the natural contours of the coastal terrain, incorporating elevation changes and views across the river mouth and ocean. Holes play through a mix of coastal grassland and indigenous bush, with the prevailing winds off the Indian Ocean adding a significant strategic element to club selection and shot-making. The course character aligns with the unpretentious, community-focused nature of Eastern Cape golf clubs in smaller coastal settlements. Kei Mouth itself remains a quiet holiday village known for its river activities, beaches, and relaxed atmosphere. The golf course functions as a social hub for the community, maintaining the traditions of rural South African golf clubs where the emphasis falls on accessibility and informal hospitality rather than championship conditioning or tournament play. The setting offers golfers a genuine Wild Coast experience, with the natural beauty of the coastline forming the primary appeal rather than architectural pedigree or competitive history.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape, ZA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1933
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
Getting there
The journey to Kei Mouth Country Golf Course begins at East London Airport, roughly two hours northeast along the Wild Coast's dramatic shoreline. The drive traces the Indian Ocean before turning inland through rolling hills dotted with traditional Xhosa homesteads, eventually descending into the lush river valley where the Kei River meets the sea. This is remote, unhurried South Africa - the final stretch winds through coastal forest and grassland, delivering you to one of the country's most beautifully isolated nine-hole layouts, perched above the river mouth in splendid seclusion.
FAQ
Common questions about Kei Mouth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Kei Mouth is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kei Mouth is 36.
Kei Mouth is a 9-hole course.
