
Prince's Grant Course
Prince's Grant Golf Estate
About this course
Prince's Grant occupies a distinctive coastal setting north of Durban along the KwaZulu-Natal shoreline near KwaDukuza. Designed by South African architect Peter Matkovich and opened in the mid-1990s, the course forms the centerpiece of a residential golf estate. The property sits on rolling terrain that transitions from elevated inland ground down toward the Indian Ocean, offering views across the coastal landscape and incorporating natural vegetation characteristic of the region. The routing takes advantage of the topography, with holes playing through changes in elevation and across varied ground. Several holes move through indigenous coastal bush and forest corridors, while others open to broader vistas. The layout requires strategic thinking as wind off the ocean influences play, particularly on the more exposed holes. Water features come into play on multiple holes, adding definition to the design. The course balances risk-reward opportunities with more straightforward holes, providing variety across the eighteen. Prince's Grant serves both estate residents and visiting golfers, functioning as a holiday and lifestyle destination along the Dolphin Coast. The estate includes residential development integrated with the golf course, and the club facilities cater to members and guests seeking coastal golf in the KwaZulu-Natal region. The course has hosted regional amateur competitions and remains a recognized layout within South Africa's golf estate market, offering year-round play in the province's subtropical climate.
Quick facts
- Location
- KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Peter Matkovich
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
Getting there
The journey to Prince's Grant Golf Estate begins at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, a modern gateway positioned just forty minutes south along the N2 highway that ribbons up the KwaZulu-Natal coast. The drive north traces the Indian Ocean shoreline, passing through sugarcane country and coastal forest before turning inland toward the Dolphin Coast's quieter residential enclaves. As the highway gives way to tree-lined estate roads near Shakaskraal, the landscape softens into rolling dune topography, and the entrance to Prince's Grant emerges - a secluded residential golf sanctuary perched between the hinterland and the sea.
FAQ
Common questions about Prince's Grant
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Prince's Grant was designed by Peter Matkovich.
Yes. Prince's Grant is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Prince's Grant is 72.
Prince's Grant is a 18-hole course.
