92 - Strand

Location: Somerset West

Rating: 7.6

Strand might not be the most glamorous course with pristine fairways, but it is a really interesting golf course with some holes that you don’t see elsewhere. I played here on a day where the wind was howling and it made it very difficult, lost many balls.

The condition of the course is not as good as neighbours such as Erinvale but that’s probably reflected in the price. It’s not terrible but not as lush as some others.

Some of the holes I enjoyed the most were the 2nd, 4th and the 7th.

The 2nd is a par 5, very reachable in two but fraught with danger. A good drive leaves a comfortable 6/7 iron but the green is almost completely surround by bush and a narrow neck leading to the green. The 4th is a driveable par 4, almost in the category of a long par 3, go long and you’re in a bit of trouble but the enticement is there to go for the green in one and the 7th is another driveable par 4 but trees line the left side and also short left of the green, so you need pinpoint accuracy to reach the green.

Other than that they have a driving range and two large putting/chipping greens so the facilities are pretty good! Whilst it’s not going to blow you away I found Strand a very fun round to play with down-to-earth people.