Our 31st year of this incredible event is happening again from Tuesday 12th to Sunday, 17th May 2026, The Fancourt Amateur Open. Diarise the dates and get ready for yet another fantastic fun golfing week on these incredible courses, Montagu and Outeniqua (5 x 18 holes including the practice round), with the best course conditions being promised for the event.  The 9-hole “Links Experience” course is available to play at your leisure (R 750 plus carts), and times are available on The Links – Monday 11th or Sunday 17th May on request. The cost is R 6,050 including caddies halfway and carts. If you would like to arrive earlier special accommodation rates are available and indicated below.

Format of play is Medal for A Division players (Handicap Index up to and including 9.0); Format of play is Individual Stableford for B Division players (Handicap Index from 9.1 to 18.0). Maximum Handicap Index for the event is 18.0.  Playing off any tee will be applicable except the Protea (Black Tee’s). Please note the Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust handicaps wherever necessary after each round (A Division 70 Nett or less & B Division 38 points or more) as per HNA regulations. Daily and overall prizes will be awarded as usual in both divisions with our continued sponsors on board, Callaway, Ernie Els Wines, Cutter & Buck, Southern Sun, Range Rover and Fancourt.

Program of Events

Tuesday, 12th May 2026
  • Arrival and check in at Fancourt
    (Practice round Montague optional included in the package)
    (The Links can also be booked if so required)
  • Welcome BBQ Dinner in Monets
  • Draw and rules to be announced
  • Overnight accommodation
Wednesday, 13th May 2026
  • Breakfast
  • First official round of the Fancourt Amateur Open
    Two tee start on Montagu
  • Evening at leisure. (Monet’s, La Cantina and the new Amanita restaurant down at the Links Experience are available for dinner)
  • Overnight accommodation
Thursday, 14th May 2026
  • Breakfast
  • Second official round of the Fancourt Amateur Open
  • Two tee start on Outeniqua
  • Italian dinner and entertainment in La Cantina
  • Overnight accommodation
Friday, 15th May 2026
  • Breakfast
  • Third official round of the Fancourt Amateur Open
  • Two tee start on Montagu
  • Longest drive competition at 16h00
  • Evening at leisure
  • Overnight accommodation
Saturday, 16th May 2026
  • Breakfast
  • Fourth and final round of the Fancourt Amateur Open
  • Two tee start on Outeniqua
  • Chipping competition at 16h00
  • Plated menu and entertainment with prize giving in the Banquet Hall
  • Overnight accommodation
Sunday, 17th May 2026
  • Breakfast
  • Departure at leisure

Costs

R 19,975 per golfer sharing (only R 1,175 increase from last year) (non-playing partners R 11,400) | Single R 24,650 (Luxury Rooms)

THE ABOVE INCLUDES:

  • 5 night’s luxury accommodation (Luxury Suites suitable for sharing)
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • Welcome BBQ dinner
  • Italian dinner & entertainment
  • Plated dinner with prize giving & entertainment
  • 5 x 18 holes golf; 2 rounds Outeniqua, 2 rounds on Montagu, practice round on Montague included
  • Golfing gift per player
  • Tournament entry

Those wanting to book for arrival Monday, 11th May, the rate is R 2,950 per person sharing or R 3,900 single bed & breakfast.

PAYMENT: 50% deposit is required on booking and balance by 12th April. Entries on a first come first serve basis and field limited to 132 players.