Umkomaas Course

Umkomaas Golf Club

Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
Public
18 holesPar 70

About this course

Umkomaas Golf Club sits in the coastal town of Umkomaas, approximately 45 kilometers south of Durban along KwaZulu-Natal's subtropical south coast. Designed by Robert Grimsdell, a South African architect active in the mid-twentieth century, the course occupies terrain characteristic of the region's coastal belt, where rolling topography meets the influence of the Indian Ocean climate. The layout reflects the design sensibilities of its era, working with the natural landforms available in this part of the province. The course serves the local community and visitors to the south coast, an area known for its holiday atmosphere and proximity to both beaches and sugarcane country. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes typical of coastal KwaZulu-Natal, where courses often feature a mix of elevated tees, valley crossings, and views toward the ocean or surrounding hills. Umkomaas itself is a small town with a fishing and resort character, and the golf club functions as a social and recreational center for residents and seasonal visitors. The club operates in a region with a strong golfing tradition, positioned among several courses that serve the Durban-to-Port Shepstone corridor. While not a championship venue, Umkomaas provides a straightforward test of golf in a setting shaped by the coastal climate and the landscape features common to this stretch of the South African coastline.

Quick facts

Location
Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
Access
Public
Year built
1913
Holes
18
Par
70

Getting there

The journey to Umkomaas Golf Club begins at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, roughly an hour's drive north along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. From the terminal, the route follows the N2 highway south through sugarcane country and rolling coastal hills before peeling off toward the Indian Ocean and the quiet fishing village of Umkomaas. The final descent into town reveals glimpses of the turquoise sea and the dramatic river mouth that gives the club its name, with the course perched on elevated ground overlooking one of South Africa's most storied stretches of coastline - a fitting arrival for a layout shaped by both ocean winds and local tradition.

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Common questions about Umkomaas

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Umkomaas was designed by Robert Grimsdell.

Yes. Umkomaas is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Umkomaas is 70.

Umkomaas is a 18-hole course.

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