Howick Golf Club

Overview: Howick Golf Club is a parkland course in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, where the cooler inland climate and rolling green country give the round a different rhythm from the nearby coastal clubs. Its current scorecard covers 18 holes at par 72 and about 6,259 metres for men. The setting near Howick makes it a natural stop for golfers travelling through the Midlands, with enough mature vegetation and changing ground to reward a thoughtful second shot.

History: The current course is recorded as opening in 1943, placing it within the established club network that grew across KwaZulu-Natal during the twentieth century. Public course records are strong on the present scorecard and opening date but do not consistently identify a designer, so the profile avoids attributing the layout to an architect without direct support. The long local history is best understood through the continuity of the club and its Midlands setting.

Did You Know? Howick is often associated with the dramatic waterfall and surrounding Midlands scenery, but the golf course has a quieter identity. Its appeal is the combination of an accessible full-length round, cooler elevated conditions and the pastoral landscape between Pietermaritzburg and the northern Midlands towns.