An inland-links style challenge to test the best in the world is how the Fancourt Links was visualised at its conception. Designed by the legendary Gary Player and considered to be his masterpiece, the Fancourt Links recreates the links courses of Scotland and Ireland in a typically South African setting with the majestic Outeniqua mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop.

Conceived on a former airport site, the course has been constructed with every attention to detail, so much so that the resulting aura is that of a pure links in spite of its inland location, with only the climate and the mountains serving as reminders that the golfer is not in Ireland or Scotland. Touted as the most impressive piece of golf design and construction in South Africa, The Links is not only a thorough test for every golfer but also ranks among the top courses in the world. Having hosted the 2003 Presidents Cup and the 2005 SAA Open, the Links has earned well-deserved praise from some of the finest golfers in the world.