Royal Golf Club du Hainaut
Mons
Royal Golf Club du Hainaut is a fantastic choice for a Belgium golf holiday, especially for golfers who enjoy traditional woodland golf with real design pedigree. Set in Erbisœul, near Mons, the club sits on the historic lands of the Princes of Croÿ in Jurbise, surrounded by sandy soil, heather, gorse and mature woodland.
The club offers 27 holes, arranged across three 9-hole loops: Les Bruyères, Le Quesnoy and Les Étangs. The original course was designed by Tom Simpson in 1933, while the third loop was added in 1990, giving visiting golfers plenty of variety during a Belgium golf break.
For golfers, Royal Hainaut is all about accuracy and course management. The course moves through a peaceful wooded heathland setting, with tree-lined fairways, rolling ground, heather, pine trees and well-placed hazards making it a thoughtful test rather than a simple power game.
As part of a Belgium golf holiday, Royal Golf Club du Hainaut works well alongside courses around Mons, Waterloo, Brussels and Wallonia. Mons adds restaurants, history and city-break charm, while Brussels South Charleroi Airport is close enough to keep transfers simple. Hashtag Golf Travel can help arrange the right flights, hotels, transfers and tee times, creating a smooth Belgium golf break with plenty of golfing character.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
37km
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Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
1°C - 24°C
Cost of a Beer:
£4.30
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£70
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About The Area
Franschhoek sits in the heart of the Cape Winelands and is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most elegant destinations. Surrounded by vineyard-covered valleys and dramatic mountain scenery, the town combines world-class wine estates, fine dining and easy access to several outstanding championship golf courses.
While Franschhoek itself does not host a major course, it lies within short driving distance of some of the Western Cape’s finest layouts. Pearl Valley Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is one of the region’s premier venues. Set within the Val de Vie Estate, the course features wide fairways, strategic bunkering and immaculate greens framed by the Simonsberg Mountains. Nearby, De Zalze Golf Club provides a beautifully maintained parkland round that winds through vineyards and along the Blaauwklippen River. A little further toward Cape Town, Steenberg Golf Club offers another championship layout set within a historic wine estate.
Golf in the Cape Winelands benefits from the region’s Mediterranean climate. The prime playing season runs from October to April, when warm, dry conditions produce firm fairways and excellent course presentation.
Off the course, Franschhoek is considered South Africa’s culinary capital. The town is home to award-winning restaurants, boutique wineries and the famous Franschhoek Wine Tram, which allows visitors to explore multiple estates in a single day. Scenic mountain passes and cycling routes add to the region’s outdoor appeal.
For golfers seeking championship courses surrounded by vineyards, combined with exceptional cuisine and wine culture, Franschhoek delivers one of South Africa’s most sophisticated and memorable golf escapes.
