Hhohho Region Golf Courses

Royal Swazi Golf Course in Swaziland

at the Lugogo Sun Hotel, the Ezulwini Sun Hotel and the Royal Swazi Spa Resort

The Royal Swazi Spa’s spectacular 18-hole championship golf course is one of the most scenic locations found anywhere in the world, with a different landscape waiting to be enjoyed from every tee and green.

The sweeping par-72 course, which was opened in 1966, is played off the men’s tees to a length of 6166 metres (5258 metres for women). It has been laid out on the slopes of the Lubombo Range which curve gently down into the valley where the Royal Swazi Spa Hotels are situated.

The first nine holes are comparatively level, and the second nine fully exploit the mountainous terrain. The greens and fairways are in tip-top condition. All the greens have been planted with Durban Country Club grass, which provides a thinner and therefore faster putting service, and all meet PGA standards.

The fairways at the Royal Swazi golf course are planted with hardy Kikuyu, which stands up well to constant use and remains relatively green throughout the year. Challenging features include lakes, gullies thick with vegetation, out-of-bounds areas running close to fairways, wickedly sited bunkers (one of which is so steep that railway sleeper steps have been provided to facilitate access), swirling breezes and clusters of magnificent trees and indigenous plants.

A putting green is situated close to the clubhouse. The bar on the first floor is decorated with a memorabilia corner of trophies and paintings. A photograph of famous Swazi golfer Joe Dlamini hangs nearby, along with his No.1 wood, and so does the President’s Putter with its small commemorative shields engraved with the names of past winners. There is also a full size snooker table and two dartboards in the adjoining room for a different kind of challenge.

- Course designer: Revamped by Peter Matkovich

- Grass type: Fairways – Kikuyu Greens

- Length of course: 6140 metres Ladies – 5038 meters

- Par 72

- Cart hire 

- Club hire

- Dress code: Standard dress code applies; soft spikes only

Royal Swazi Clubhouse facilities:

- Pro Shop (fully stocked)

- restaurant and bar

- halfway house

- change room facilities with lockers and showers