When the course opened in 1994, Hugh Baiocchi, former South African Open Champion and World Cup player, was asked to assume the role of director of golf. Fashioned out of a magnificent tract of indigenous Natal coastal bush, Prince's Grant, with its dunes and humps and hollows, exhibits many of the characteristics of a typical British links course.

The fairways and greens are Country Club grass,water hazards are found on five holes,more than 80 bunkers are to be found, links holes are found on the dune tops and parkland in the valley. Some holes are within 100 meters of the sea.

The mild winters experienced in the region make it a year round golfing destination. Peter Matkovich, when designing the course, aimed at it being a challenge to both novice and experienced golfers.

'When the sun is in the right spot, this place reminds me very much of Royal St George's which, of course, is a British Open venue,' says Baiocchi. 'Prince's Grant offers South African golfers to try links golf - something that most of them are not familiar with and don't like too much the first time round. However, its challenge quickly grows on you, becoming something very special as you attempt to use the contours and slopes to the best advantage.' In Baiocchi's experience, good players seem to play even better at Prince's Grant once the 'links bug' bites them.

The 1st hole is a fairly straightforward one of 371 meters and a par-four better known as 'Temper Tantrum', which serves as a reminder to keep your cool. Baiocchi considers the par-four 12th, which is less than 300 meters from tee too green, as a good example of how even a very short par-four can be extremely challenging. Bunkers and thick bush demand an exacting tee shot and approach from the golfer, while the green is superbly contoured, requiring precise judgement with the putting blade. The 15th, which runs south and parallel to the sea, is an excellent par-five with superb views all the way down the coast to Umhlanga.
The course opened in 1994 and is regarded as one of the finest new courses in South Africa. The 15th, which runs parallel to the ocean, is a superb par-five with views that stretch all the way down to Umhlanga. Dolphins can often be spotted in the surf and add to the enjoyment of a round of golf at Princess Grant.

Prince's Grant is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, about 75 kilometers north of Durban, making it a 45 minute drive.

Course Type : Parklands	Par: 72
Course Length: 6217	Holes: 18